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  • Magician wearing a top hat, holding a wand, wearing an aqua jacket and holding four red balls.
  • Magician performing on stage, wearing a pale blue jacket with an arm outstretched.
  • The Great Armando performing an illusion on stage with a child looking on and laughing.
  • Magician performing on stage, wearing a blue jacket with his arms outstretched.
7 – 11 Jul

The Great Armando's Magia Magia

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy

The Great Armando is back with his award-winning show Magia Magia, an enchanting and magical journey for the whole family.

Be transported to a world full of wonder, jaw-dropping illusions and interactive fun as the Great Armando takes you on a thrilling ride of surprises with his trademark humour, endearing charm and an Italian accent that can only be real.

The Great Armando is one of Australia and Italy’s most loved and experienced children’s illusionists with a career spanning 20 years and three continents.

Part of the Melbourne Magic Festival.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 7 Jul
  • 11am - 11.50am 11:00am - 11:50am
Wed 8 Jul
  • 11am - 11.50am 11:00am - 11:50am
Thu 9 Jul
  • 11am - 11.50am 11:00am - 11:50am
Fri 10 Jul
  • 11am - 11.50am 11:00am - 11:50am
Sat 11 Jul
  • 11am - 11.50am 11:00am - 11:50am

Location

Houdini Theatre
Arrow On Swanston
488 Swanston St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

From $17 to $24

Adult / general $24
Senior $20
Student / concession $20
Children $20

Free for children under 2

Book online for The Great Armando's Magia Magia

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0408 862 442
  • email address: Tim@MagicUnlimited.com
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Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access

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

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