KABOOM!
★★★★★ "Everything a science show should be, AND MORE!" Seesaw Mag
★★★★ "Brings Science to LIFE!" The List
The maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, is back with a fresh rendition of Australia’s most explosive science spectacular – bigger, louder and more dangerously dazzling than ever before!
WINNER – Best Children's Event, Perth Fringe 2019-20
WINNER – Science at the Fringe Award, Adelaide Fringe 2024
NOMINEE – Best Kids Show, Sydney Fringe 2024
JUDGE’S PICK – Melbourne Fringe 2024
NOMINEE – Best Kids Show, Melbourne Fringe 2024
WINNER – Weekly Best Children’s Event, Adelaide Fringe 2025
WINNER – Pelican Award (Fan Favourite), Wynnum Fringe 2025
Don’t miss your chance to see Australia’s favourite family science show – one part genius, two parts chaos, and 100% fun!
Reviews & Fringe Feed Reacts
Brings Science to LIFE! - Lucy Ribchester, The List
5 Stars for chaotic, crazy science and BIG explosions! - Claire Davill, Play and Go
Great for families... some of the loudest explosions and visual science experiments for kids! - Abby Brunnen, Entertainment Now
action-packed hour of explosions and electrifying feats; sure to spark (forgive the pun) even the youngest scientist's imagination! - Trista Coulter, Scenestr
Explosive Science Fun for the whole family! - Edinburgh Reviews
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Presented by: Showmen Productions
Magnus is a Perth local with a family and an insatiable passion for science that he loves passing onto younger generations! He is a popular face in the Perth Fringe scene having been a part of the festival for the past many years, and is also a performer in two other Showmen Productions shows: The Greatest Magic Show and CIRCUS.
KABOOM! is the product of eighteen months of research, development and bespoke prop and gadget construction. The advice, expertise and assistance of eleven of Western Australia’s most talented engineers, scientists and educators have gone into making the show one of the most eye-popping celebrations of family-friendly scientific weirdness ever presented to Perth audiences.
Sessions
Ticket Prices
Prices may not be available on all sessions
All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (some exceptions apply). Read more at Fees explained.
1 Venue
The Virago at Gluttony - Rymill Park
Murlawirrapurka / Rymill Park, Cnr East Tce & Rundle Rd, Adelaide, Kaurna
Gluttony has multiple entrances, please check your ticket for the correct entrance to use to get to your show.
- Outdoor venue with step-free mobility aid access and an accessible bathroom – may have poor quality path or an incline.
- Venue is 18+ and minors may attend during specific days or times (Minors are permitted in the venue at all times until midnight.)
Suitability & Warnings
Please note
Show contains fire, loud noises, audience participation, haze and smoke effects.
Limited number of ear defenders can be provided for audience members by request at show entry if required. Children with sensory needs are encouraged to bring their own.
Accessibility
- Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
- Monday 9 March - 10:30am
