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
- Previous Award Winner
- Fringe Fund Recipient
- Fri, 14 Feb - Sun, 23 Mar
- 50 min
- The Roundhouse at The Garden of Unearthly Delights
- $28
- G (1 Warning)
- Kindergarten (4) | Junior Primary (5-7) | Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14)
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unparalleled levels of enthusiasm, in a phrase – quite simply, pure entertainment. - Louis Mazzini, London Theatre Review
This infectiously enthusiastic New York kids’ magician wows with a mix of magic, silliness and robots - Andrzej Lukowski, Time Out London
His genuine investment in the future creative endeavours of these kids shines through. - Ariane Branigan, The Scotsman
Bring your outside voice because you will be clapping, yelling and chanting the whole time, watch your kids’ eyes light up! - Kids in Adelaide
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unparalleled levels of enthusiasm, in a phrase – quite simply, pure entertainment. - Louis Mazzini, London Theatre Review
This infectiously enthusiastic New York kids’ magician wows with a mix of magic, silliness and robots - Andrzej Lukowski, Time Out London
His genuine investment in the future creative endeavours of these kids shines through. - Ariane Branigan, The Scotsman
Bring your outside voice because you will be clapping, yelling and chanting the whole time, watch your kids’ eyes light up! - Kids in Adelaide
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.
Sessions
Ticket Prices
Full price: $28.00
Early Bird:
$19.60
Family: $100.00
Companion Card: $0.00
Prices may not be available on all sessions
All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (Excluding donation only transactions, certain promotions and transactions consisting of only free-ticketed shows). Fees explained.
1 Venue
The Roundhouse at The Garden of Unearthly Delights
Rundle Park / Kadlitpina, Cnr East Tce & Rundle Rd, Adelaide, Kaurna
- 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 may enjoy The Garden until midnight (or until 1:00am if accompanied by a guardian AND they are seeing a show that starts prior to midnight and finishes before 1:00am). At no time can minors enter The Garden after midnight or remain in The Garden after 1:00am. On busy nights The Garden may refuse entry to minors, accompanied or otherwise, arriving from 11:00pm so that we are able to meet the conditions of our limited licence (i.e. ensure minors are off site by midnight). The Garden is a licensed premises which may not always be suitable for unaccompanied minors. The Garden reserves the right to refuse entry to unaccompanied minors during these times. To avoid disappointment please make sure you consider this when planning your visit.)
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Audio Content
- High Visual Content
- Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
- Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language