Diary of a Magician: Year One at Adelaide Fringe

After captivating audiences at the 2024 Adelaide Fringe with a five-star magic theater experience and embarking on a critically acclaimed European tour through the Edinburgh Fringe, Off Avignon Festival, and SZIGET Festival, Diary of a Magician returns to Adelaide with its highly anticipated re-adaption: Diary of a Magician: Year One.

This new chapter leads the audiences through mesmerizing journeys across mountains, seas, and the cosmos in search of inspiration. Fusing classical Chinese poetry with modern magic, the show skillfully intertwines centuries-old verses with contemporary art.

WHERE: The Garage International @ Adelaide Town Hall

WHEN: Tue, 25 Feb – Mon, 10 Mar

TIME:

• Tue 25 Feb – Wed 26 Feb: 7:10pm
• Thu 27 Feb – Fri 28 Feb: 7:20pm
• Sat 01 Mar – Sun 02 Mar: 6:00pm
• Tue 04 Mar: 8:30pm
• Wed 05 Mar: 6:00pm
• Fri 07 Mar: 1:00pm
• Sat 08 Mar – Mon 10 Mar: 7:20pm

COST:

• Full price: $30.00
• Concession: $24.00
• Midweek Treat: $21.00
• BankSA Cardholder: $22.50
• Family: $80.00
• Child: $18.00
• Schools Program: $15.00

DURATION: 50 mins

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Kids in Adelaide Review | ⭐⭐⭐⭐

First of all, what a venue! The Garage International @ Adelaide Town Hall was stunning, offering a beautiful backdrop for this captivating performance.

The show unfolded through thoughtfully paced storytelling and intimate diary entries, inspired by Chinese poetry. The visual elements were striking with a dreamlike atmosphere further enhanced by subtle improvisation, allowing the magic tricks to take a secondary role. This show is the perfect blend of art and magic, you can sit back and really let your eyes feast on the magic happening on stage.

A brief segment of the show explored themes of intoxication, making it more suitable for older audiences (12+) with the blend of magic and poetic verses potentially hard to follow for younger audiences.
The show concluded with a delightful gesture—Taiwanese sweets and balloon swords for the kids.