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A magician on stage pointing a light-up wand at a large feather standing upright in her hand.
12 Aug – 7 Oct

Play: Magicians at Work

  • Workshop
  • Activity

Peek behind the velvet curtain and see Australia’s top performers share the stage with the latest up and coming young magicians as they premiere brand new creations and illusions.

Join your host, an Australian Institute of Magic magician, to experience a non-stop cavalcade of five and ten minute presentations of new and experimental magic.

Audience members are invited to provide written feedback to help artists craft their newest creations into world class routines.

Hours

Date Times
Wed 12 Aug
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Wed 7 Oct
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Location

Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda Rd
Southbank 3004

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $10
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Contact details

  • telephone number: 1300 182 183
  • email address: tickets@artscentremelbourne.com.au
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6 Aug

Approaching Peace and Conflict Through a Global South Lens

Discover new perspectives on peace, conflict, and justice from the Global South.

  • Talk
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9 – 16 Aug

Nordic Japan x Hikari Ikebana Masterclass Workshop

Discover the quiet beauty of Japanese floral design, and develop your creative style.

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A group of people learning Afro-Brazilian percussion in a marquee, led by a man in a yellow t-shirt.
Until 24 Nov

Maracatu Estrela do Mar: Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops

Explore Afro-Brazilian percussion and music at this workshop series from Estrela do Mar.

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Felted festive Christmas pudding ornaments are crafted from handmade wool felt with green leaves with bright red holly berries.
25 Aug

Making a Felted Decoration Workshop

Make a felted Christmas decoration in this needle felting workshop with Megan Morgan.

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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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