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A white line drawing on a black background of a smiling, bald man with his hands raised to his head, with objects including an infinity symbol, a Rubik's cube, a cassette tape, an open book, and a flip phone hovering around him.
7 – 11 Jul

Influential

  • Comedy
  • Theatre

Influential is an intimate evening of magic and mentalism exploring the subtle forces that shape our thoughts, decisions and actions.

Through storytelling, shared memories and astonishing demonstrations, the show explores the stories, people and moments that leave their mark on us.

All profits from this show will be donated to Amazing Greys Greyhound Rescue.

Part of the Melbourne Magic Festival.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 7 Jul
  • 7pm - 7.45pm 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wed 8 Jul
  • 7pm - 7.45pm 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Thu 9 Jul
  • 7pm - 7.45pm 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Fri 10 Jul
  • 7pm - 7.45pm 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Sat 11 Jul
  • 7pm - 7.45pm 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Location

Arrow On Swanston
488 Swanston St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $25
Book online for Influential

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0406 803 871
  • email address: grsomanader@gmail.com
  • Visit website for Influential

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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