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Magician moving a deck of cards between his two outstretched hands while gazing at the viewer.
8 – 16 Jul

Josh Staley: Up Late, Up Close

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy

Stay up late and get up close with award-winning magician Josh Staley, one of Australia’s finest close-up illusionists.

Experience world-class sleight of hand performed inches from your eyes in an intimate, purpose-built theatre. Every guest enjoys an interactive and unforgettable night of magic, mind games and impossible illusions.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 8 Jul
  • 9.30pm - 10.30pm 9:30pm - 10:30pm
Wed 9 Jul
  • 9.30pm - 10.30pm 9:30pm - 10:30pm
Tue 15 Jul
  • 9.30pm - 10.30pm 9:30pm - 10:30pm
Wed 16 Jul
  • 9.30pm - 10.30pm 9:30pm - 10:30pm

Location

Arrow On Swanston
488 Swanston St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $29
Senior $24
Student / concession $24
Children $24
Book online for Josh Staley: Up Late, Up Close

Contact details

  • email address: Josh@joshstaley.com
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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.

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