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As with it's Edinburgh equivalent, the Camden Fringe is in full swing, and Nathan Penlington's Uri and Me is one of the most curious beasts on show – one man's infatuation with the world of Uri Geller. LiF understands that Mr Geller has heard about the show and will be attending one of the shows ...

Here, Nathan introduces the fruits of his obsession: five of his favourite pieces of Uri merchandise.

Despite the draw of Edinburgh, comedy in London doesn't come to a complete stand-still in August ...

As Helen Arney points out, for some, Stoke Newington is an idyllic villagey London enclave that makes you reluctant to leave.

For others it's an insufferable, smug London enclave that makes you reluctant to visit. For Helen, it wasn't quite the place for her. She has very kindly produced this fine little video – a London is Funny exclusive in fact – to illustrate what happened.

Wanna see Mssrs Lee and Davies preview their Edinburgh shows at a top London venue ....?

This month sees the return of Robin Ince's Book Club, a rare Emo Phillips appearance, Daniel Kitson warm-up shows and strong offerings from Happy Mondays and East Meets Jest comedy clubs.