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24 Sep

Smoke and Mirrors

  • Theatre
  • Cabaret

Back by popular demand.

Step in from the cold and into an evening of velvet curtains and a vintage wine bar at Melbourne's newest and exclusive theatre of magic, Piccolo Teatro.

Experience an intimate winter evening of magic and cabaret, an immersive night of magic featuring sleight of hand, mentalism, dark storytelling and moody ambiance. Perfect for after work drinks and lovers of the unusual, the magicians present a very different evening.

Limited to 32 seats so bookings are essential. Strictly no admission to patrons under the age of 18.

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Thu 24 Sep
  • 6.30pm - 8pm 6:30pm - 8:00pm

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Piccolo Teatro Magic Theatre Melbourne
5 Rankins Ln
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $55
Book online for Smoke and Mirrors

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  • telephone number: 0419 548 088
  • email address: thepiccolostage@gmail.com
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