20 January – 14 February

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This show belongs to the FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026 season. This season is now over.

A red theatre curtain backdrop with ornate “Conjuring College” logo on the right and the text “Learn magic at… ENROL NOW.” On the left, a smiling child magician holds a wand aloft and raises a top hat.
A magician in a blue suit gestures toward a smiling child holding a playing card, while he holds a red cup prop during a trick.
A magician onstage stands beside a smiling young boy who proudly holds up a black cloth as part of a magic trick.
FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026

Conjuring College with Josh Staley

Join the ultimate magic class and unlock your inner wizard!

Step inside Conjuring College with multi-award-winning magician Josh Staley and discover the secrets of the impossible. In this hands-on, interactive workshop, you’ll learn magic you can perform for your friends and family — make objects appear & disappear, read minds, predict the future, and more!

Designed for kids, teens & parents who want to join the fun, this session is packed with laughter & learning. Perfect for first-time magicians and budding wizards ready to level up their skills.

BONUS

Every student receives their very own magic kit, complete with props, instructions, and bonus tricks to continue their magical journey!

“Recommended for lovers of magic, curious kids, and wannabe-wizards of any age.” — Fringefeed, 2025

Presented by: Josh staley

Josh Staley creates live performance art that seems utterly impossible. He is the winner of multiple awards and achievements, including the Australian Junior Champion of Close-up Magic. Josh has appeared on TV, performed across Australia and internationally, and is a Guinness World Record holder, helping lead a team of magicians to break the world record for ‘longest magic show’. His unique skills are constantly in demand, whether as a corporate performer, entertainer at private parties, or sell-out shows such as the Melbourne Comedy and Magic Festivals, Adelaide Fringe and FRINGE WORLD. Using sleight of hand, comedy, theatre and psychology, Josh creates unique memories you'll never forget.
Children's Events • Magic/Illusion
Victoria
 
Previous award winner
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Audience Participation: Frequent

Presenter

Presented by: Josh staley

Josh Staley creates live performance art that seems utterly impossible. He is the winner of multiple awards and achievements, including the Australian Junior Champion of Close-up Magic. Josh has appeared on TV, performed across Australia and internationally, and is a Guinness World Record holder, helping lead a team of magicians to break the world record for ‘longest magic show’. His unique skills are constantly in demand, whether as a corporate performer, entertainer at private parties, or sell-out shows such as the Melbourne Comedy and Magic Festivals, Adelaide Fringe and FRINGE WORLD. Using sleight of hand, comedy, theatre and psychology, Josh creates unique memories you'll never forget.

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