The Art of the Con

Kamal Alaeddine (The Tonight Show, CGT) knows the art of the con. From petty grifts to staged slip and falls, this brutally funny confessional charts a seasoned scammer’s descent into deception—culminating in his biggest target yet: the government. You might even pick up a scam or two yourself...

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5 reviewers would recommend!
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Laughed So Hard I Cried 😂 3
Not My Cup of Tea ☕️ 1
See It Again ♻️ 1
Ten-tickles My Fancy 🦑 1
2025 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 22, 2025, 4:47 p.m.
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Laughed So Hard I Cried

First and foremost, this show is so funny you should pack another set of dry underpants.

Kamal Alaeddine masterfully makes the absurd completely relatable as he winds a wildly hilarious yarn. The quality of his performance ability is revealed during brief breaks in the onslaught of punchlines for moments of wistful reminiscence. Here, one cannot help but recognize Leif Oleson-Cormack's influence.

2025 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 19, 2025, 7:12 p.m.
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Ten-tickles My Fancy

I love Kamal's energy. Witty, funny, and I'd see this again !

2025 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 19, 2025, 5:44 a.m.
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Laughed So Hard I Cried

Kamal is a master storyteller, and a damn fine comedian, and he brings this 100% true story to life on stage.

His jokes are timed well, his physical and prop comedy is on point, his fourth wall breaks and digs at his past left my sides in desperate need of stitches. This man conned his way into fringe superstardom in 60 short minutes. Go see this show! Its a great one.

2025 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 19, 2025, 2:55 a.m.
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Laughed So Hard I Cried

Kamal is an engaging and energetic storyteller. He takes on a journey that will leave you laughing. Well done. Don't shortchange yourself by missing this show.

2025 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 18, 2025, 4:04 a.m.
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Not My Cup of Tea

Art of the Con was a well crafted production put on by Kamal Alaeddine. His amazing energy captivated the stage. Each joke was delivered well and made the audience laugh. His eccentric personality made the performance an amazing spectacle. The audience captivated by his hilarious personality were amazed at the wit of his jokes. His prop slips and falls were well placed and done to their full potential. He never missed the chance to add in a little joke for the audience. This show had the perfect mix of emotion and comedy. Although his comedy was not to my taste, the energy he put on stage was captivating to watch.

2025 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 17, 2025, 1:56 p.m.
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See It Again

An irreverent exploration of youthful naivety.

Quick witted and wickedly funny. 10/10

2025 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 17, 2025, 3:21 a.m.

So good I will be going to this show again!