Magic returns to Melbourne in 2022 with the revival of the Melbourne Magic Festival.
The Melbourne Magic Festival is set to captivate audiences once again, running from June 27th to July 9th across various venues in Melbourne and regional Victoria. This year's event promises an exciting lineup of magic shows, workshops, and performances, making it the largest magic festival in the Southern Hemisphere.
Founded in 2008 by The Australian Institute of Magic, the festival has grown into a premier platform for magicians from across Australia and top international guest magicians to gather. It serves as a vibrant hub for the magic community, providing a unique opportunity for magicians to perform, meet, compete, teach, learn, inspire, and create magic.
World-Class Magic Acts and Workshops
The festival features a diverse range of magic performances, including stand-up shows, roaming magic, improv 'MagicSports,' Open Mic Magic, Houdini-style escapes, and stage galas. One of the highlights is the 'Magic School,' an educational program for children led by magician Tim Credible.
Adult audiences can look forward to close-up magic shows performed in Tim Ellis' theatre located in his own house. Ellis, the Director of The Melbourne Magic Festival and a magician for nearly 50 years, has broken Guinness World Records, performed at Hollywood's Magic Castle, and shared the stage with David Copperfield.
Nurturing the Magic Community
The Melbourne Magic Festival is supported by a strong and collaborative magical community in Melbourne. This year, magicians such as Simon Coronel, who started at the festival and now performs in Hollywood, will be featured. Dr. Vyom Sharma, a doctor and magician, will also balance his medical career with magic performances at the festival.
Special Offers and Discounts
RACV members can enjoy savings on the Impossible Occurrences Magic Show at the festival. For those eager to learn the art of magic, the festival offers classes for magicians of all ages through the Magic School.
The Melbourne Magic Festival is more than just a showcase of magical feats; it's a celebration of the magic community and the art of illusion. Whether you're a seasoned magic enthusiast or a curious newcomer, the festival offers something for everyone. Don't miss out on this magical extravaganza!
[References] [1] The Australian Institute of Magic. (2023). Melbourne Magic Festival. Retrieved from www.melbournemagicfestival.com [2] Ellis, T. (2023). Personal interview. [3] Melbourne Magic Festival. (2023). About Us. Retrieved from www.melbournemagicfestival.com/about
People can indulge in a variety of magic acts and workshops during the Melbourne Magic Festival, including shows for adults performed in Tim Ellis' home theatre and the Magical School for children led by magician Tim Credible. Social media enthusiasts can follow the magic community's journey throughout the festival, which also offers special discounts for RACV members and classes for magicians of all ages through the Magic School.
