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Cultural Life Series
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May 8, 2018 @ 4:50 am - 6:00 am
Did you know that Melbourne has its very own Melbourne Magic Festival? It's now officially recognized as the largest festival of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and attracts magicians and magic fans from all over the country and beyond!
The Melbourne Magic Festival casts its spell across Melbourne from July 2 to 14 and promises to take you to the extreme end of visual theatre with over 300 performances of 65 different shows including top international guest magicians from all over the world!
Join in the fun with other Melbourne Forum members and their guests on Thursday 5th July 2018 at the spectacular Melba Speigeltent for The Showmen's 'Art of Magic and Illusion' – a one of a kind magic and comedy extravaganza two years in the making!
í¢ä‰åäó_Featuring large scale illusions combined with a thumping soundtrack and incredible special effects; The Art of Magic and Illusion will entice you into a world of make believe where anything is possible, in a truly theatrical experience for the eyes, ears and the soul.
The Showmen, Sam & Justin, are award-winning illusionists and have performed countless sold out shows all around Melbourne, including 2 runs of completely sold out shows at the 2014 and 2015 Melbourne Magic Festival, leaving an unforgettable impression on thousands of people in their trail.
Don’t miss your chance to bear witness to a one of a kind illusion spectacular! Tickets will sell fast… book now!
This show contains fire and smoke.
Recommended for ages 15+
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