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  • Magician Tim Ellis performing a close-up illusion at a table in front of a red curtain, with an astounded audience member watching with her mouth open in surprise.
  • Magician Tim Ellis performing a close-up illusion at a table in front of a red curtain.
30 Jun – 5 Jul

Tim Ellis: Focus

  • Comedy
  • Theatre

Join just 19 other people seated around a table with FISM Silver Medal winner for Close-up Magic, Tim Ellis, as he borrows objects and transforms the mundane into the extraordinary in a blink of an eye.

You will never get to watch magic as closely as this – and as Tim invites you to focus on a playing card – are you sure you’re seeing everything?

This show is a family-friendly event and suits ages 8+

Hours

Date Times
Tue 30 Jun
  • 6.15pm - 7pm 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Wed 1 Jul
  • 6.15pm - 7pm 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Thu 2 Jul
  • 6.15pm - 7pm 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Fri 3 Jul
  • 6.15pm - 7pm 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Sat 4 Jul
  • 6.15pm - 7pm 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Sun 5 Jul
  • 6.15pm - 7pm 6:15pm - 7:00pm

Location

Arrow On Swanston
488 Swanston St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

From $18 to $30

Adult / general $30
Senior $25
Student / concession $25
Children $25

Free for children under 2

Book online for Tim Ellis: Focus

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0408 862 442
  • email address: tim@magicunlimited.com
  • Visit website for Tim Ellis: Focus

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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