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Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ beloved picture book ‘Possum Magic’ has enchanted children for decades and after a sell-out national tour in 2019 playing to over 100,000 young people, Monkey Baa’s delightful adaptation returns to the stage. AIM Member Adam Mada, who previously consulted... Read More →

For the first time in almost three years, star of America’s Got Talent and The Illusionists on Broadway, Dom Chambers is doing some live shows in Melbourne and we couldn’t be more excited. He’s bringing his show, “A Boy and His Deck” to The Melbourne International... Read More →

Looking for something magical these school holidays? Circus of Illusion arrives at The Palms at Crown Melbourne these school holidays from the 12 – 13 Jan. Four shows only don’t delay book your tickets now! Escape into a world where sawdust and sequins join cutting... Read More →

The ever popular monthly Showcase of new magic presented by The Australian Institute of Magic is on Zoom tomorrow night and completely SOLD OUT at 500 tickets. It’s clear there is a need for interactive entertainment with a sense of community as Zoom Magic Shows are becoming more... Read More →

We have just heard the unfortunate news of yet another magician succumbing to Covid19. Australian magician, based in the Philippines, Ace McDermott passed away yesterday leaving his wife and small children. Ace was a very busy performer on the corporate and cruise ship scene, and... Read More →

Spectacular illusions, bamboozling tricks, and death-defying escapes — step behind the velvet curtain and be amazed as Australia’s magic history is revealed. Starting these winter school holidays at the State Library of NSW comes an incredible FREE exhibition of... Read More →

JOEL HOWLETT IS BACK WITH HIS ONE MAN SHOW!!! JD’s World of Magic is bringing his one man show to Central Leagues on the 5th March 2021. The event starts at 6:30pm and the club has put together an amazing package that includes Dinner, Wine and a World Class Magic Show for... Read More →

The Australian Performing Arts Collection is delighted to announce Cathy Pryor as the recipient of the 2021 Frank Van Straten Research Fellowship.Pryor’s work Rare Flowers and Golden Butterflies will focus on the careers of three women in magic; Esme Levante, Myrtle Roberts and... Read More →

AIM Member Adam Mada is appearing everywhere at the moment! From his virtual show at the Sydney Opera House, to his role on the soon to return Harry Potter stage show in Melbourne… and now he has made a special guest appearance on the YouTube kids show ‘Skit... Read More →

From Mark’s son Greg, comes this beautiful tribute: To Our Magical Friends…Dad always said, “The best kind of legend to be is a Living Legend”. But sadly, as of Tuesday, January 19th at 4:40pm, Husband of Nani, Father of Mike & Greg, Legendary Magician, Author,... Read More →

As the peak industry body for magicians in Australia, a team from The Australian Institute of Magic headed by David Chandler has created a set of guidelines specifically relating to performing magicians. You can download Version 1.2 (created on December 7, 2020) by CLICKING HERE. Read More →

As Melbourne slowly moves out of Stage 4 Lockdown The Laneway Theatre will continue to provide quality family entertainment via Zoom until it’s safe to return to in-person shows. This Friday night they celebrate the end of Stage 4 (fingers crossed) with a massive... Read More →

For the first time in 46 years, Tannen’s Magic Camp, is going ONLINE! The lectures, workshops, classes and shows from our traditional sleep-away camp will be offered this summer for FREE to young magicians from 10-20 years old across the globe. Over the course of one... 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 →

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 →