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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

An abstract image of the performance face with the text as above; so below superimposed. Two reviews are shown: "A must-see for anyone seeking an unforgettable experience" and "A magic show unlike any other"
Davide is producing a flash of light from his hands. The photo is very bright.
Davide with a spectator on stage, the background has tiny red lights and some paper bags sit on the table
Adelaide Fringe 2026

As Above; So Below

Enter a realm veiled in shadow as Italian magician Davide Kaufmann invites you to explore the boundary between illusion and the occult.

Building upon the success of his acclaimed Fables trilogy, this new work dives into darker waters, blending philosophy and wonder.  An experience that is both unsettling and deeply human: a meditation on fate, faith, and perception.

Blurring the line between the real and the unreal, Davide leads audiences on an immersive journey through storytelling magic unlike anything you’ve seen before.
With his trademark blend of Italian charm, sharp wit, and profound theatricality, he transforms the stage into a portal to the unknown.

Expect haunting beauty and a touch of existential magic that lingers long after the lights fade.

★★★★★ Hauntingly beautiful

Presented by: Davide Kaufmann

Davide Kaufmann is an Italian award-winning magician and illusionist now based in Melbourne, Australia. Featured in Vogue Uomo as one of Italy’s most popular magicians, he has performed extensively across Europe and Australia, appearing on both television and radio. Best known for his celebrated stage persona The Great Armando, one of Australia and Italy’s most beloved family magicians, Davide has enchanted audiences from theatres to intimate cabarets, blending humour, storytelling, and an accent that can only be real. Fluent in both Italian and English, he brings a uniquely European flair to his performances, combining wit, elegance, and philosophical intrigue to create magic that transcends language and expectation.
Magic • Storytelling
Victoria • Australian Premiere
 
Culturally and/or linguistically diverse

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: R18+
Mental Health

Please note

Strong themes of death and existentialism.

Accessibility

 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage

Presenter

Presented by: Davide Kaufmann

Davide Kaufmann is an Italian award-winning magician and illusionist now based in Melbourne, Australia. Featured in Vogue Uomo as one of Italy’s most popular magicians, he has performed extensively across Europe and Australia, appearing on both television and radio. Best known for his celebrated stage persona The Great Armando, one of Australia and Italy’s most beloved family magicians, Davide has enchanted audiences from theatres to intimate cabarets, blending humour, storytelling, and an accent that can only be real. Fluent in both Italian and English, he brings a uniquely European flair to his performances, combining wit, elegance, and philosophical intrigue to create magic that transcends language and expectation.