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  • A magician holding a crystal ball against a purple background.
  • Performers on stage under a cloud of confettil.
  • A performer holding her hands to her head and ghasping with wonder.
  • A cabaret artiste waving her arms in front of a large cocktail glass, wearing black corset and hat.
29 Jun – 11 Jul

Melbourne Magic Festival

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre

The Melbourne Magic Festival casts its spell across Melbourne, promising to take you to the extreme end of visual theatre with over 140 performances of 40 different shows, including not one but three top international guest magicians from all over Australia.

Be amazed as Melbourne becomes a magical hub in winter for 14 days of special events, workshops and live shows for everyone from child-friendly to adults-only.

Bring the family for a big day out of magic shows and workshops and grab lunch in the city, or meet your friends for drinks in the Magic Central Bar followed by a night of hilarious and mind-blowing magic.

Hours

Date Times
Mon 29 Jun
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Tue 30 Jun
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Wed 1 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Thu 2 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Fri 3 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Sat 4 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Sun 5 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Mon 6 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Tue 7 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Wed 8 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Thu 9 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Fri 10 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Sat 11 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm

Location

Arrow On Swanston
488 Swanston St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

From $5 to $45

Adult / general $15
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Contact details

  • email address: Tim@Melbournemagicfestival.com
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Part of The Melbourne Magic Festival

Performer Magical Katrina, seated on the ground wearing a blue dress surrounded by decks of playing cards and other magic props.
6 – 11 Jul

Magical Katrina The Whimsical Witch

Starring Magical Katrina, direct from Hollywood

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
Magician Duck Cameron, a man seated on a small black couch with his hands held up in front of his face, with fingertips touching.
7 – 11 Jul

Duck Cameron: Conjurer

See Duck Cameron, one of the most booked entertainers throughout Asia.

  • Comedy
  • Theatre
A central figure in white robes stands in a spotlight, holding a wooden cane, while three other performers in similar light-coloured costumes pose closely behind them.
30 Jun – 4 Jul

Calista Sinclair: You Married A Witch!

Magician Calista Sinclair, direct from Paris, brings her signature mix of magic and theatre.

  • Comedy
  • Theatre
Magician Hernan Maccagno, resting his head on his hand, a glittering stage curtain behind him.
5 Jul

Peterpanosis

Starring magician Hernan Maccagno, this show is performed in Spanish.

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
A woman in a pink blazer posing next to an overflowing toy box in front of a red stage curtain.
30 Jun – 5 Jul

Fab Fiona's Enchanted Toy Box

A magic show for all ages where forgotten playthings spark extraordinary magic.

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
Magician Tim Credible wearing a red and yellow striped vest and hat, with Douzie the Dragon puppet on his arm.
30 Jun – 12 Jul

Family Magic Show with Tim Credible

A high-energy, interactive show packed with amazing magic and laugh-out-loud comedy for kids.

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
Magician Liam ‘LJ’ Jumpertz in a tuxedo with bow tie looking bewildered in front of a red velvet curtain.
30 Jun – 11 Jul

Close Up Tragic

The perfect comedy magic show for families with older kids these school holidays.

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
The Great Armando, a children's magician performing on stage in front of a seated audience.
4 Jul

The Ultimate Kids Magic Extravaganza

Magic, laughter, and endless fun starring The Great Armando and The Magic Pyjama Party.

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
Magician wearing a top hat, holding a wand, wearing an aqua jacket and holding four red balls.
7 – 11 Jul

The Great Armando's Magia Magia

Welcome to a world of wonder, jaw-dropping illusions, laughter and pure magic.

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
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

An intimate evening of magic and mentalism for the Melbourne Magic Festival.

  • Comedy
  • Theatre
A magician looking slightly terrified while reading from an orange spell book with a rabbit to his right.
30 Jun – 11 Jul

The Best of the Magic Fest

Catch a different show every night of The Melbourne Magic Festival.

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
Bald man with spectacles and beard, wearing bow tie and jacket, pictured upside down.
30 Jun – 11 Jul

The Tricky Nick Magic Show

Join Australia's weirdest magician on a wild rollercoaster ride through his magical mind.

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
Children's entertainer playing a ukulele in front of a rainbow.
30 Jun – 5 Jul

A Pocketful of Magic

A magical, musical story-filled adventure filled with silly surprises and songs.

  • Family and kids
  • Music
Man on a stage dressed in a long green velvet coat, colourful shirt, vest, checked trousers, and hat, surrounded by hats on stands, with a young child on stage next  to him.
6 – 11 Jul

The Mad Hatter's Mega Magic Show

An hilarious magic show performed by award-winning magician Tim Ellis.

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
A portrait of magician Erica Vanlee with long, wavy dark hair and red lipstick, looking over her bare shoulder while holding a Queen of Hearts playing card.
30 Jun – 4 Jul

Erica Vanlee: Magic

By mesmerised by Erica Vanlee's sleight of hand and captivated by the drama and humour.

  • Comedy
  • Theatre
Magician and mentalist, Tom Weil, wearing a suit and with a serious expression, one hand resting on his temple, the other hand stretched out towards the viewer.
7 – 11 Jul

Tom Weil: Sixth Sense

A unique evening of magic, mystery and mind-reading by famous magician and mentalist, Tom Weil.

  • Comedy
  • Theatre
Performer Magical Katrina, holding a pack of  playing cards in one hand, with the Queen of Hearts held up to her face and covering her eye.
7 – 11 Jul

I Am Not A Spy. This Is A Magic Show.

This is definitely a magic and mentalism show and it is not a covert operation.

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
A magician standing on a stage performing in front of an audience.
10 Jul

Mason The Mediocre

Will this be just your average magic show - come along to find out.

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
International magician Hernán Maccagno in side profile, wearing a red sequined top hat with his curly long brown hair visible.
7 Jun – 11 Jul

Hernan Maccagno: Reflection of the Impossible

A magic show featuring Hernan Maccagno direct from Argentina.

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
Comedian Tim Credible showing a magic trick to a group of children in front of a red curtain.
30 Jun – 5 Jul

Magic School with Tim Credible

Participate in this fun magic workshop where kids don't just watch the magic – they learn it.

  • Family and kids
  • Workshop
A magician's hands performing a card ribbon spread on a close-up mat.
30 Jun – 5 Jul

Tim Ellis: Focus

Focus, because the closer you look…the less you’ll see.

  • Comedy
  • Theatre
A magician seated behind a desk with an audience member watching and looking surprised.
6 Jul

The Melbourne Magic Festival Close Up Magic Gala Show

The annual celebration of the art of close-up magic returns.

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
Two people performing on a small stage in front of a red curtain with a seated audience watching.
29 Jun

The Melbourne Magic Festival Stage Magic Gala Show

The Melbourne Magic Festival's ever-popular one-night-only show kicks off the festival.

  • Family and kids
  • Entertainment
Magician, Lachlan Wilde, sitting cross legged on a cosy bed in a darkened room, wearing pyjamas and holding a wand.
3 – 5 Jul

The Magic Pyjama Party

The world's most magical pyjama party is a laugh-filled, wonder-packed show about amazing dreams.

  • Family and kids
  • Events

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A drawing of five colorful sheep (purple, blue, yellow, orange, and red) walking on a green grassy hill with small flowers.
22 – 26 Sep

Where is the Green Sheep?

A wild and woolly adventure to find that elusive green sheep.

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre
Man wearing a tuxedo performing sleight of hands tricks with a glass in front of a seated audience.
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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre
Three people interacting with a baby that is seated on a women's lap.
6 – 7 Jun

The Black Lullaby Experience

Slow down and experience a unique, evolving language of African and Caribbean song and belonging.

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre
A young baby lying on its stomach on a rug, with it's carer kneeling in front.
11 – 12 Jun

Undertow

Slow down and experience a unique, evolving language of African and Caribbean song and belonging.

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre
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