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

A magician holding coins, with one coin floating in the air. The words "Hypnos: Illusion and Trance" are in the upper left corner
A magician with arms raised and smiling, holding a king of hearts playing card
A magician with arms open, smiling at a woman in a light state of hypnosis with her right arm outstretched
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Rob Ellinger: Hypnos

Join Rob as he leads you in a unique experience fusing hypnosis and magic. Every mystery takes you deeper and deeper into a profoundly enjoyable trance state. Each moment in hypnosis makes the magic more incredible. Be entertained. Be captivated. Be entranced. ★★★★ "An especially unusual and memorable fringe show" WorldMagicReview.com

Presented by: Rob Ellinger

Rob is an award-winning magician with a lifelong fascination with the art. He has spent the last 16 years honing his craft, everything from cards and coins to mind reading and metal bending. He regularly performs as part of the Adelaide Fringe, and has been producing his own shows since 2018, including the award-winning ‘Science Vs Magic’, in collaboration with scientist Dr Erinn Fagan-Jeffries. Beyond the Adelaide Fringe Rob has collaborated numerous times with the South Australian Museum for previous Night Lab events, as well as at their WOMAD area in 2023. In 2025 Rob performed a weeklong season at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For Hypnos, Rob is also showcasing his abilities as a trained hypnotist, having trained in hypnotherapy with local, national and international experts
Magic • Solo Show
South Australia
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: M
Coarse Language: Occasional, Mild

Please note

Show contains interactive hypnosis elements for the audience. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

Accessibility

 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage

Presenter

Presented by: Rob Ellinger

Rob is an award-winning magician with a lifelong fascination with the art. He has spent the last 16 years honing his craft, everything from cards and coins to mind reading and metal bending. He regularly performs as part of the Adelaide Fringe, and has been producing his own shows since 2018, including the award-winning ‘Science Vs Magic’, in collaboration with scientist Dr Erinn Fagan-Jeffries. Beyond the Adelaide Fringe Rob has collaborated numerous times with the South Australian Museum for previous Night Lab events, as well as at their WOMAD area in 2023. In 2025 Rob performed a weeklong season at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For Hypnos, Rob is also showcasing his abilities as a trained hypnotist, having trained in hypnotherapy with local, national and international experts