Dan Bastianelli has established himself as one of Scotland's leading magicians. Having begun performing professionally at just 14, Dan has spent years developing his craft, entertaining audiences across the UK and performing at some of the country's most prestigious venues and events. His clients have included NHS Scotland, Marie Curie, Porsche, BMW, Harley-Davidson and JCB.

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His work has established him as an acclaimed name at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including sell-out runs in 2023 and 2024, and a nomination for Best Cabaret & Variety Show at The List Awards 2026.

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Some of Dan's other achievements include multiple appearances on STV talk shows and winning the Edinburgh Magic Circle 'Sonny Day' Close-Up Competition in 2023.​

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Dan is well respected among his peers, having been Vice-President of the Edinburgh Magic Circle for five years, and President of the Heriot-Watt Magic Society during his university years, for which he received an award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Experience.

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Away from performing, Dan is also an accomplished writer, having published two children's novels about the world of magic and magicians, which achieved rankings on the Amazon selling charts.​