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Josh Staley: Illusions After Dark

🪄 Starring Josh Staley! 

Australia's Champion of Magic, Josh Staley, invites you to an unforgettable evening dedicated to the most difficult form of illusion – close-up magic. Witness one of the world's finest sleight-of-hand artists perform modern miracles inches from your eyes.

This is conjuring at its best: intimate, interactive & impossible. Performed for a handful of lucky guests in a purpose-built theatre, you'll experience moments you won't believe — as laughter, mystery, and wonder collide.

Don't miss one of Melbourne's most exclusive Magic shows. This is a jaw-dropping experience you will remember forever.

Highlights
✨ A rare opportunity to experience real close-up magic, limited to just 20 people seated around a table per show.
🍸Enjoy a drink and a snack before the show in Magic Central (bring it in with you!)
🏆 Featuring one of the world's best close-up magicians and sleight-of-hand experts
🎩 See the original act that Josh used to qualify for the World Championships of Magic

*WINNER - Best Magic Show Adelaide Fringe 2026*

General Info
📅 Dates and times: 9.15pm on Tuesday June 30 to Sunday July 5 & Tuesday July 7 to Saturday July 11, 2026
⏳ Duration: 60 mins
📍 Location: Arrow on Swanston: The Close Up Gallery. 488 Swanston St, Carlton
👤 Age requirement: This show is a family-friendly event and we generally recommend ages of 10+
♿ Accessibility: the venue is fully accessible
❓ Please find more information about The Melbourne Magic Festival here

Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'We saw Penn & Teller last year in Las Vegas. Josh was better! See him before he's headlining Vegas' -Fringe Feed. 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Josh Staley is undoubtedly one of Australia's best magicians' - Theatre Matters.

Location

Arrow on Swanston: Close-up Gallery
488 Swanston St, Melbourne Victoria 3000

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 DATE:  Tuesday 30 June 2026 - Saturday 11 July 2026 (UTC+10)

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