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

KABOOM! green show logo with Magnus photographed behind the text, leaping forward holding a test tube with purple tentacles appearing from behind him.
Performer with hand on fire, exclaiming with facial expression of excitement.
Live performance image with performer leaping in mid air about to fist pump in celebration'
Adelaide Fringe 2026

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!

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.
Kids and Family • Science
Western Australia
 
Previous Award Winner
Reviews

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Kindergarten (4) | Junior Primary (5-7) | Primary (8-11)
Loud Noises
Smoke Effects

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

Presenter

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.