Alakazam
Silent Clown Wizardry
Ben has discovered he has magical powers and he'd like you to witness them. But what even is magic? A bunny out of a hat? A first kiss? Cutting a beautiful lady in two? Only one way to find out, come along.
Alakazam is a nonverbal show helmed by Ben McCarthy, a clown/improviser based in Melbourne.
After a sellout season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (CADET KELLY IS THE BEST MOVIE I’VE EVER SEEN IN MY FRIGGIN LIFE) Ben is back with a brand new show!
★★★★ "“Ben McCarthy’s particular brand of Hi-NRG clowning makes for a truly deranged hour” - The Age
DISCLAIMER: This is not a real magic show involving magic tricks, there is however magic all around us, which means there's magic in every Fringe show. So therefore yes, it is a magic show, they all are.
Presented by: Ben McCarthy
Ben McCarthy is a clown and improviser who’s been performing for over ten years through New Zealand and Australia. In 2024 he debuted his first solo show at the Melbourne Fringe which received three Judge’s Picks and a nomination for Best Comedy of the festival. He went on to perform to sold out audiences in the Adelaide Fringe and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival. This his first full non verbal clown show and he can't wait to show it to Adelaide!Suitability & warnings
Accessibility
- High visual content
- Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
- Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language
Presenter
Presented by: Ben McCarthy
Ben McCarthy is a clown and improviser who’s been performing for over ten years through New Zealand and Australia. In 2024 he debuted his first solo show at the Melbourne Fringe which received three Judge’s Picks and a nomination for Best Comedy of the festival. He went on to perform to sold out audiences in the Adelaide Fringe and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival. This his first full non verbal clown show and he can't wait to show it to Adelaide!Social media
