Abracadabra and Other Useless Magic Words

For the 14th year running since FRINGE WORLD 2014, Perth's very own Enigmatic Eccentric, Entertainer Extraordinaire is back with this magic workshop for kids aged eight to eighty! The show is not just about simple sleights that you could easily learn from a YouTube video. Jon Madd brings more than two decades of performing experience, mistakes and successes to the table as he shares some subtle magic psychology as well as some helpful outs. Bring a deck of cards & your own two hands & learn how to use them to be the life of any party!

"This could be the show to spark a lifelong love of illusion in your child’s life, or your own" ★★★★½ Fringefeed, 2025

"A genuine desire to inspire a love of magic" ★★★★½ Fringefeed, 2023

"Charismatic and funny" ★★★★ The Australia Times, 2016

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Children's Events • Magic/Illusion

Western Australia

: Sat, 23 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
: 60 min
: The Parlour at The Pleasure Garden
: PG
: Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17) | Adults (18+)
: $32
: Price excludes transaction fee of up to $4.80 and optional donation.
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Sessions

Duration: 60 min

Sat 23 Jan - Sun 24 Jan: 2:30pm Sat 30 Jan - Sun 31 Jan: 2:30pm

Ticket Prices

Full Price: $32.00
Concession: $27.50
Family: $26.00 (4 ticket minimum)
Group (6+): $26.00 (6 ticket minimum)
Kids (12 and under): $26.00
Friends Frenzy: $22.50

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A transaction fee of up to $4.80 applies per order (some exceptions apply). Read more at fees explained.

1 Venue

The Parlour at The Pleasure Garden

Russell Square, James St, Northbridge

The Pleasure Garden can be accessed from James Street and Aberdeen Street.

Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.

Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian

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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG

Family friendly: Yes

Target audience: Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17) | Adults (18+)

Accessibility

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

Presenter

Presented by: Jon Madd

As seen on Australia's Got Talent 2016, the Enigmatic Eccentric, Entertainer Extraordinaire Jon Madd has been performing all his life, from music to magic, boylesque to comedy, & even 18 years as a high school teacher! With a genuine love for sharing moments of wonder & laughter with the audience, he has spent a lifetime pursuing the pure art of entertainment.

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