Josh Staley: Wacky Wizardry Goes Wrong – Adelaide Fringe
Chaos, comedy, and conjuring collide in this unforgettable family adventure!
Join multi-award-winning magician Josh Staley as his attempt at the “world’s greatest magic trick” spirals out of control — magical mishaps, malfunctioning props, and a mischievous arm of rubber chickens turn this fast-paced show into a laugh-out-loud spectacle.
Packed with modern magic, clever sleight-of-hand, laughs, surprises, and wonder, every child leaves with a magical gift to continue the adventure at home. Don’t miss Adelaide’s most chaotic, magical and hilarious family show!
WHERE: The Kingfisher at Gluttony – Rymill Park
WHEN: Sat, 21 Feb – Sun, 22 Mar
TIME:
- Sat 21 Feb – Sun 22 Feb: 2:30pm
- Sat 28 Feb – Sun 01 Mar: 2:30pm
- Sat 07 Mar – Mon 09 Mar: 2:30pm
- Sat 14 Mar – Sun 15 Mar: 2:30pm
- Sat 21 Mar – Sun 22 Mar: 2:30pm
CONTENT RATING: G
DURATION: 60 mins
Kids in Adelaide Review
★★★★1/2If your kids love fast-paced fun, silly surprises and plenty of chances to be part of the action, Wacky Wizardry Goes Wrong delivers from start to finish. The tempo of this show is absolutely relentless, with barely a pause between tricks, jokes and unexpected moments, so there’s no time for kids to lose interest.
Josh Staley keeps the energy high with fantastic audience participation and the kids absolutely love it. At one point, around ten eager helpers were up on stage, fully involved in the chaos and loving every second. The magic is perfectly kid-friendly, packed with laughs, visual tricks and plenty of playful moments that land well with younger audiences.
One of the best things about this show is that no two performances feel the same. With so much audience involvement and improvisation, each show takes on its own personality, making it a fun pick even for returning Fringe families.
This is a great Adelaide Fringe option for kids of all ages, but it is especially well suited to primary school-aged children who will appreciate both the humour and the interactive magic.