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The World Festival of Magic 2017

Michael Boyd’s Touring Illusion Show returns for another Australian season from October to December. Supported by comedian Marty Putz this show raises funds for charities every year and provides disadvantaged kids the chance to see a spectacular live illusion show. For full...
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Melbourne’s newest magic venue!

The Laneway Theatre, Australia’s only custom-built close up magic venue, opens in two weeks. You can keep up to date with what’s on and how to book it for your next private event by CLICKING HERE, but until then… here are some sneak peek pics to whet your appetite.  
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Simon in New York

Simon Coronel is about to commence a season of 12 shows in New York, and they are already almost sold out! Simon will be performing his Melbourne Magic Festival show ‘Glitches in Reality’ as part of the Adirondack Theatre Festival and The Post Star ran a great...
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The Melbourne Magic Festival 2017 Wrap

It’s official – our tenth Melbourne Magic Festival was the best one yet. We broke our ticket sales record with over 10,500 in attendance. Joshua Jay broke the lecture attendance with 120. All three of our international guests had sell out shows. We received more...
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Magicians at Work – May Show

On Wednesday 10th, 8 ‘Magicians at work’ were put on display at The Channel, a beautiful little venue at the Arts Centre; the new home of The Australian Institute of Magic. A fantastic audience were treated to some new, never-been-seen-before routines, in this...
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Congratulations John Taylor

Master Illusionist John Taylor has been selected as Oceania’s representative at FISM in 2018. John will be the first Australian in history to compete in the category Grand Illusions, and will perform some of his own original creations. Every three years FISM stages The...
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Alexander Hansford and Ollie Mealing Workshop.

Touring Australia in April are two very talented underground magicians.   Alex Hansford In my lecture, alongside several hard hitting, fun-to-perform card effects, I will talk about my theory and philosophy on magic, which I’ve gained from: – My time living near New York...
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A new home for AIM

Announced tonight at our March ‘Magicians At Work’ Show was the exciting news that The Australian Institute of Magic is now meeting at Art Centre Melbourne! Throughout the rest of 2017 we will hold both our monthly sessions and our AIM Juniors Classes at The Channel,...
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Private Sale of Magic

There is going to be a private SALE of Don Crawford’s props etc. on  SUNDAY 5th MARCH 2017 at 10.00a.m.  at 14 Panoramic Drive, Glen Waverley. There are 5 containers of mixed props: Dove productions, silks, sponge balls, kids gags, appearing canes and candles, linking rings and a...
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Represent Oceania at FISM 2018

It’s time for Oceania to select our representative to compete at FISM 2018 in Busan, Korea. If you are interested in appearing in the biggest magic championship in the world – http://www.2018fismbusan.com/ – we are accepting submissions BY VIDEO from now until...
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Magic Lecture by Guy Raguin

The Magic school of Confidence is excited to announce our upcoming guest Lecture on FEB 22ND 2017. An evening with Guy Raguin. Q. What do you get when you combine a Champion DJ, ventriloquist, magician comedian and TV star presenter? A. A true entertainer that can work any...
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Adelaide Fringe Festival has 19 magic shows!

18 different magic shows will appear at the Adelaide Fringe Festival this year – is that a record? Lots to choose from between February 17 and March 19. Just click on the images below for more information.                  ...
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Calen Morelli Lecture

Calen Morelli has taken the magic world by STORM. His magic feels like a breath of fresh air to the magic community. He is a full-time performer, but first and foremost he is a creator. He has been called the most creative magician of his generation, and his debut effect...
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Applications for MMF close Friday

REGISTRATION FOR THE TENTH ANNUAL MELBOURNE MAGIC FESTIVAL CLOSES THIS WEEK! Click here to apply to produce a show at the 2017 Melbourne Magic Festival Applications close Friday January 13, 2017
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Perth Fringe World is filled with magic!

There’s so much magic happening this January and February in Perth it may well be worth a flight over from the east coast to check it out! Take a look at some of the local and international stars of magic on offer this year! Just click on any of the images below for full...
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