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  • Magician, Lachlan Wilde, sitting cross legged on a cosy bed in a darkened room, wearing pyjamas and holding a wand.
  • A person creating a shadow puppet of a dog.
  • A man and a child in pyjamas, on stage.
  • A person in white on a circular stage with an audience all around him.
3 – 5 Jul

The Magic Pyjama Party

  • Family and kids
  • Events

Magic, laughter, and endless wonder. Lachlan Wilde brings the world’s most magical pyjama party to The Melbourne Magic Festival these winter school holidays.

The Magic Pyjama Party is the world’s cosiest magic show. It’s a laugh-filled, wonder-packed show, all about the amazing (and sometimes silly) dreams we have when we sleep.

From crazy adventures to magical surprises, storytelling and shadow puppetry, anything can happen in this dream world. With a big message that you really can do anything you dream of, this show is perfect for kids and families.

Please wear your cosiest pyjama’s and bring your favourite teddy.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 3 Jul
  • 4pm - 5pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat 4 Jul
  • 4pm - 5pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sun 5 Jul
  • 4pm - 5pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Location

The Houdini Theatre
Arrow On Swanston
488 Swanston St
Carlton 3053

Open in maps location for Arrow On Swanston

Price and bookings

From $20 to $27

Adult / general $27
Student / concession $25
Children $20

Free for children under 2

Book online for The Magic Pyjama Party

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0435 509 513
  • email address: magicpyjamaparty@gmail.com
  • Visit website for The Magic Pyjama Party
Instagram page for The Magic Pyjama Party

Accessibility

  • Companion card accepted
  • Relaxed/low sensory

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

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