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Dubbed “the greatest performing duo in showbiz” by Jimmy Fallon, Penn & Teller have defied labels – and at times physics and good taste – by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy. In this sharp and hilarious production, the “Evil... Read More →

THE ADELAIDE FRINGE FESTIVAL is back from February 14 to March 15 and it has a record number of magic shows this year! To save you the trouble of traipsing through the program trying to uncover them, we’ve spent days compiling them just for you below. There are over 30... Read More →

Magicians at Work is coming back for 2020 to Arts Centre Melbourne and with it is the very popular program for kids – AIM JUNIORS. AIM Juniors is an initiative of The Australian Institute of Magic created to encourage and develop young performers in the art of magic, to see... Read More →

  AIM Member and Official Patron of the Melbourne Magic Festival, Cosentino, has just been announced as the latest intruder in the TV reality show ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’. “I was an outsider at school, got into entertainment to be part of... Read More →

With 27 different magic shows, this year’s Fringeworld Festival in Perth is like a mini Magic Festival! Alongside international performers like Charlie Caper (Sweden’s Got Talent Winner) and Kevin Quantum, Perthites can see MMF favourites Sam & Justin, Josh Staley... Read More →

That’s right, after his huge success on America’s Got Talent, AIM’s Dom Chambers has been snatched up by the producers of THE ILLUSIONISTS to headline their Christmas season on Broadway! What better excuse is there to visit New York this Christmas? For tickets... Read More →

The one and only Cosentino makes a guest appearance on Australia’s beloved TV institution NEIGHBOURS this Tuesday in a super special Cup Day episode. Make sure you tune in so you don’t miss a trick! And don’t forget, Cosentino has started his regional tour of... Read More →

We are very saddened at the news of the passing of beloved AIM Member Ron Dorre. Ron was instrumental in the success of The Australian Institute of Magic as a very pro-active committee member, and he was key to the growth of the Melbourne Magic Festival as our main videographer... Read More →

Just 9 years ago Dom Chambers emerged on the Melbourne magic scene winning both the Stage and Close Up titles in the Australian Junior Championships of Magic. Since then, he has gone on to produce his own solo shows at the Melbourne Magic Festival and take his shows to other... Read More →

Cosentino is proud to announce that he will be taking his incredible show on a new tour through Oct 23 to Nov 26. It’s been ten years since he has done a regional tour so book now as these shows will sell out!   For tickets: Click the links below West Gippsland Arts... Read More →

Now that the Melbourne Magic Festival is over, where can you go for your next magic event in Australia? Thanks to Helen Coghlan (two time fooler on Penn & Teller Fool Us) and her legendary father Arthur Coghlan, it’s time to head up to the sunny Gold Coast for the brand... Read More →

Less than two weeks to go now before the 2019 Melbourne Magic Festival begins. Make sure you BOOK NOW for your favourite shows because many are already SOLD OUT! LU CHEN: LIVE IN MELBOURNE – July 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 – SOLD OUT THE MMF STAGE GALA SHOW – July 1... Read More →

Last night at Arts Centre Melbourne, AIM Juniors we saw the competitors in The Australian Junior Championships of Magic testing out their magic together for the first time. Josh Staley gave some excellent coaching advice while Lee Cohen helped them prepare for what, for some of... Read More →

Dom Chambers, former Australian Junior Champion of Magic, has finally exposed himself to the world by auditioning for America’s Got Talent. Judging by the judges reactions, and the 49,000 positive comments his YouTube clip (which has almost 2.5 million hits in just one day)... Read More →

Looking for somewhere magical to take the kids these school holidays in Melbourne? Unfortunately, The Melbourne Magic Festival is NEXT school holidays (but you can book now by clicking here), but until then, here are some great tips to keep the entire family amazed over the next... Read More →