Diary of a Magician: Year One
After captivating audiences at the 2024 Adelaide Fringe with a five-star magic theater experience and embarking on a critically acclaimed European tour through the Edinburgh Fringe, Off Avignon Festival, and SZIGET Festival, Diary of a Magician returns to Adelaide with its highly anticipated re-adaption: Diary of a Magician: Year One. This new chapter leads the audiences through mesmerizing journeys across mountains, seas, and the cosmos in search of inspiration. Fusing classical Chinese poetry with modern magic, the show skillfully intertwines centuries-old verses with contemporary art.
★★★★★ "More than just magic, this is art" - Kids in Adelaide.
★★★★★ "Enigmatic, enthralling." - Mix Up Theatre
★★★★ World Magic Review
★★★★ EDFringe Review
★★★★ North West End UK
★★★★ Scottish Field
- Previous Award Winner
- Award winner
- Culturally and/or linguistically diverse
- Fringe Fund Recipient
- Tue, 25 Feb - Mon, 10 Mar
- 50 min
- G
- $18 to $30
- All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction fee.
Reviews
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Tantalising, intriguing, bewildering and baffling. This is top quality card magic and the fringe needs it. - Peter Kinnock, North West End UK
Chang’s physically inventive style of magic is a welcome addition to the Edinburgh Fringe scene. - World Magic Review
Makes for perfect family watching. - Iris Jopp, EDFringe Review
Enigmatic, enthralling. - Mix Up Theatre
More than just magic, this is art. - Roxy Walsh, Kids in Adelaide
A mesmerizing family-friendly magic show full of whimsy and wonder. - Scottish Field
Captivating, unique, cleverly constructed and entertaining. - Peta Williams, What's the show
Reviews & Fringe Feed Reacts
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Tantalising, intriguing, bewildering and baffling. This is top quality card magic and the fringe needs it. - Peter Kinnock, North West End UK
Chang’s physically inventive style of magic is a welcome addition to the Edinburgh Fringe scene. - World Magic Review
Makes for perfect family watching. - Iris Jopp, EDFringe Review
Enigmatic, enthralling. - Mix Up Theatre
More than just magic, this is art. - Roxy Walsh, Kids in Adelaide
A mesmerizing family-friendly magic show full of whimsy and wonder. - Scottish Field
Captivating, unique, cleverly constructed and entertaining. - Peta Williams, What's the show
Presented by: A.M. Playhouse.co
A.M. Playhouse promotes diverse performing arts and fosters international cultural exchange and innovation. The company aims to enhance East-West understanding and interaction through cross-cultural dialogue. Mu-Syuan, Chang holds a Master’s degree in Performing Arts from NTNU. He earned accolades at the YGAT Guangdong Magic Convention (Best Creative Act Award) and the 808 International Magic Convention (Stage Contest Grand Prix). His 2024 debut at the Adelaide Fringe with Diary of a Magician earned a five-star rating and rave reviews. Continuing to Edinburgh Fringe, Avignon, and SZIGET Festival, Chang received high praise and sold-out shows. His performances uniquely blend technical skill and storytelling, transporting audiences into an imaginative world.
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Visual Content
- Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
- Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language
- Open Captioning: All Sessions
- Relaxed Performances: All Sessions