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Mario standing behind a bunch of robotic props, with show title - Mario the Maker Magician, Winner Adelaide Fringe banner, All ages banner, as seen on The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon and Sesame Street banner
Mario, wearing a top hat and an red clown nose, playing with a robotic can of soup prop
Mario, wearing a top hat playing with a robotic suitcase

Mario the Maker Magician

Winner of the Best Kids & Family Award, Adelaide Fringe 2024

“The best kids’ magician in the world!” — David Blaine

Robots, magic, and slapstick — oh my! Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-endearing Mario leads you through an explosion of energy and belly laughs, punctuated with moments of surprise emotion. Not just a kids’ show, this is an all-ages theatre experience for adults, kids, and families alike.

Mario weaves through a world of vaudeville, magic, robots, science, and innovation, leaving audiences with a positive message that will last in their minds and hearts.

Mario has also appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Sesame Street, Universal Kids, and Live on Tour with David Blaine.

★★★★★ — THE LIST (UK)

★★★★★ — The Stage (UK)

★★★★★ — Kids in Adelaide

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Presented by: NCM

Mario "the Maker Magician" Marchese is a first-generation Italian American, New York based touring performer, author, and maker, known for his unique brand of Robot Magic. He infuses DIY electronics and robotics into his work and uses magic to inspire kids and families to make and create without limitation.

Mario has appeared on The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, Sesame Street, NBC's Universal Kids, HGTV, and live on tour opening for David Blaine's 2018 North American tour. Blaine calls Mario "the best kids’ magician in the world!!" Mario is also the author of two step-by-step magic books: The Maker Magician's Handbook and Robot Magic, the latter of which boasts a foreword by David Copperfield. Mario has had sold out shows on Broadway, the West End, Edinburgh Fringe and Adelaide Fringe.

Kids and Family • Magic
International
 
Previous Award Winner
 
Award winner
 
Fringe Fund Recipient

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