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A magician performing on stage and pulling a string from underneath his red jacket.
30 Jun – 4 Jul

Stupid Genius

  • Comedy
  • Cabaret

Braydon J Taylor presents the dumbest ideas he's ever had and / or come across in his 15 years in the industry. Get ready for a wild ride while we explore all the things that are stupid, and those that are absolute genius in an hour-long comedy magic show like you've never seen before and that you may never want to see again...

Note: This event is strictly 18+

Hours

Date Times
Tue 30 Jun
  • 9pm - 10pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Wed 1 Jul
  • 9pm - 10pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 2 Jul
  • 9pm - 10pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Fri 3 Jul
  • 9pm - 10pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat 4 Jul
  • 9pm - 10pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm

Location

Cardini Cabaret
Arrow On Swanston
488 Swanston St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

From $20 to $40

Adult / general $40
Senior $30
Student / concession $30
Book online for Stupid Genius

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0493 839 450
  • email address: info.bjtmagician@gmail.com
  • Visit website for Stupid Genius
Instagram page for Stupid Genius

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access
  • Service animals

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

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