“While never actually losing control, Mario encourages an air of borderline anarchy that’s extremely good fun.”
Andrzej Lukowski, TimeOut.

Mario the Maker Magician
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MAGIC | ENERGETIC | ROBOTICS
Robots and magic and slapstick ... oh my!
Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-endearing Mario leads you through a romping explosion of energy and belly laughs punctuated with moments of heart and emotion that will catch you by surprise.
Not "just a kids' show," this is an all-ages theatre experience... for adults, kids, families ...everyone.
All the way from New York City, Mario the Maker Magician weaves through a world of vaudeville and magic, cardboard and robots, science and innovation, to instil a positive message that will last in the minds and hearts of all who partake in the hour-long journey together.
“a superb children's magician [...] he conjures wonder from a tape measure, a pizza box, a handkerchief, soup cans and torn paper.”
The New York Times



Credits
- Creator, Performer Mario Marchese
Presented by

Geelong Art Centre's Family Magic 2025 is proudly presented by
The Victorian Government Through

Major Artistic Partner

Performances
- Sat, 20 Sep 202511:00am
- Sat, 20 Sep 202501:00pm
- Sun, 21 Sep 202511:00am
Ticket prices
- Full Price $32
- Senior $28
- Concession $28
- Group 4+ $25
- Child U/16 $22
- Mob Tix $20
VENUE ADDRESS
AGE RECOMMENDATION
Ages 5+ and their adults
DURATION
Approximately 60 minutes.
SHOW END TIME
12:00PM (11:00AM Sessions)
2:00PM (1:00PM Session)
AUSLAN INTERPRETATION
Sat 20 Sep, 1:00pm.
MOBTIX
Mob Tix is a unique ticket allocation that offers discounted access to select shows for First Nations peoples.
This initiative is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals from Australia, as well as Māori, Pasifika, and other First Nations peoples from around the world.
UNDER 30
Audience members under 30 can now enjoy $30 tickets for select shows in our curated programs.
Please note, you may be asked to provide proof of age when your tickets are scanned.
Event shortlist
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Acknowledgement of Country
We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Geelong Arts Centre stands, the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, to Elders present and to emerging leaders, recognising their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community.