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7 – 19 Jul

The Melbourne Magic Festival

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre

The Melbourne Magic Festival casts its spell across Melbourne, promising to take you to the extreme end of visual theatre with over 140 performances of 40 different shows, including not one but three top international guest magicians from all over Australia.

Have you ever seen someone levitate right in front of your eyes? Would you like to be hypnotised or have your thoughts read? Are you looking for a family-friendly show that will appeal to all ages, or maybe an astonishing demonstration of pure sleight of hand? How about learning a trick or two yourself?

Be amazed as Melbourne becomes a magical hub in winter for 14 days of special events, workshops and live shows for everyone from child-friendly to adults-only.

Bring the family for a big day out of magic shows and workshops and grab lunch in the city, or meet your friends for drinks in the Magic Central Bar followed by a night of hilarious and mind-blowing magic.

Hours

Date Times
Mon 7 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Tue 8 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Wed 9 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Thu 10 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Fri 11 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Sat 12 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Sun 13 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Mon 14 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Tue 15 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Wed 16 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Thu 17 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Fri 18 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm
Sat 19 Jul
  • 10am - 11.30pm 10:00am - 11:30pm

Location

Arrow On Swanston
488 Swanston St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

From $5 to $45

Adult / general $15
Book online for The Melbourne Magic Festival

Contact details

  • email address: Tim@Melbournemagicfestival.com
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Fab Fiona: Following a Dream
8 – 12 Jul

Fab Fiona: Following a Dream

Enjoy a magic show for the whole family.

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Tobias Dostal: The Bright Side of Light
8 – 12 Jul

Tobias Dostal: The Bright Side of Light

Don't miss this superstar in the world of magic.

  • Family and kids
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Once Upon a Rhyme
8 – 12 Jul

Once Upon a Rhyme

Kids will love this magical, musical romp through fairy tales and nursery rhymes.

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre
Tim Credible’s Family Magic Show
8 – 12 Jul

Tim Credible’s Family Magic Show

Magic, fun and amazement for the whole family in this school holiday show.

  • Family and kids
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The Quizzical Mr Jeff
8 – 12 Jul

The Quizzical Mr Jeff

Watch amazing circus, hilarious antics and impossible magic.

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre
The Great Armando's Magia Magia
8 – 12 Jul

The Great Armando's Magia Magia

Welcome to a world of wonder, jaw-dropping illusions, laughter and pure magic.

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre
The Best Of The Magic Fest
8 – 12 Jul

The Best Of The Magic Fest

Catch a different show every night of The Melbourne Magic Festival.

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre
Haunted
9 – 11 Jul

Haunted

Journey into the paranormal with Scottish Storyteller and Magician Kevin Kopfstein.

  • Theatre
  • Entertainment
The Mad Hatter's Mega Magic Show
8 – 12 Jul

The Mad Hatter's Mega Magic Show

A hilarious magic show performed by award-winning magician Tim Ellis.

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre
The Great Kaplan
8 – 12 Jul

The Great Kaplan

A modern-day vaudevillian master.

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre
Comedy Magic All Stars
8 – 12 Jul

Comedy Magic All Stars

A feast of comedy magic talent with a different line up each night.

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre
Chris Morant Comedy Magic
8 – 12 Jul

Chris Morant Comedy Magic

Prepare to be amazed, entertained and have a good laugh.

  • Theatre
  • Entertainment

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