Maho Magic Bar at Adelaide Fringe

Returning by popular demand, Japan’s ‘Maho Magic Bar’ will transport you to a neon-lit Tokyo night of mischief, amazement, cocktails and laughter. Be ready to disbelieve your eyes as an all-new crew of Japanese superstars descend to perform exclusive magic shows at your table. Be inches from the action (and sometimes even closer!).

You’ll see these masters at work at point blank range, putting a wild contemporary spin on magic traditions that dates back to Japan’s Edo period.

Fuelled by a carefully curated menu of Japanese cocktails and spirits, Fringe favourite Maho Magic Bar is the once-in-a-lifetime experience you have to do twice!’

Part show. Part bar. All magic!

WHERE: Maho Magic Bar at The Garden of Unearthly Delights

WHEN: Fri, 14 Feb – Sun, 23 Mar

TIME:

• Fri 14 Feb: 7:00pm, 9:30pm
• Sat 15 Feb: 3:15pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:45pm (Family Friendly before 4pm)
• Sun 16 Feb: 3:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm (Family Friendly before 4pm)
• Tue 18 Feb: 6:30pm
• Wed 19 Feb: 9:00pm
• Thu 20 Feb: 6:30pm
• Fri 21 Feb: 7:00pm, 8:15pm, 9:30pm
• Sat 22 Feb: 3:15pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:45pm (Family Friendly before 4pm)
• Sun 23 Feb: 3:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm (Family Friendly before 4pm)
• Tue 25 Feb: 6:30pm, 7:45pm
• Wed 26 Feb: 7:45pm, 9:00pm
• Thu 27 Feb: 6:30pm, 7:45pm
• Fri 28 Feb: 7:00pm, 8:15pm, 9:30pm
• Sat 01 Mar: 3:15pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:45pm (Family Friendly before 4pm)
• Sun 02 Mar: 3:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm (Family Friendly before 4pm)
• Tue 04 Mar: 6:30pm, 7:45pm
• Wed 05 Mar: 7:45pm, 9:00pm
• Thu 06 Mar: 6:30pm, 7:45pm
• Fri 07 Mar: 7:00pm, 8:15pm, 9:30pm
• Sat 08 Mar: 3:15pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:45pm (Family Friendly before 4pm)
• Sun 09 Mar: 3:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm (Family Friendly before 4pm)
• Tue 11 Mar: 6:30pm, 7:45pm
• Wed 12 Mar: 7:45pm, 9:00pm
• Thu 13 Mar: 6:30pm, 7:45pm
• Fri 14 Mar: 7:00pm, 8:15pm, 9:30pm
• Sat 15 Mar: 3:15pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:45pm (Family Friendly before 4pm)
• Sun 16 Mar: 3:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm (Family Friendly before 4pm)
• Tue 18 Mar: 6:30pm, 7:45pm
• Wed 19 Mar: 7:45pm, 9:00pm
• Thu 20 Mar: 6:30pm, 7:45pm
• Fri 21 Mar: 7:00pm, 8:15pm, 9:30pm
• Sat 22 Mar: 3:15pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:45pm (Family Friendly before 4pm)
• Sun 23 Mar: 3:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm (Family Friendly before 4pm)

COST:

• Full price: $57.00 to $84.00
• Concession: $62.90

DURATION: 60 minutes

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Kids in Adelaide Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ok, we have attended both the evening experience (geared more towards adults / teenagers) and the weekend sessions before 4pm (suitable in our opinion for 5yo+ and still excellent for adults too).

After 4pm Shows: Adelaide’s 2025 Fringe Festival just got a whole lot more magical – and we’re not just talking about the show’s tricks. Maho Magic Bar is an absolute must-see for any adult (teens would also be fine here) festival-goer looking for a taste of Tokyo’s nightlife, brought right to the heart of the Garden of Unearthly Delights.

Imagine walking into a space that feels like you’ve stepped straight into the neon-lit backstreets of Shibuya, with an atmosphere that exudes cool, mystery, and a dash of cheeky charm. That’s the essence of Maho Magic Bar. From the moment you enter, the stylish venue envelops you in its intimate and sophisticated vibe, where incredible magic tricks are seamlessly woven into a night of adult-oriented comedy.

The performers are masters of their craft, combining tasteful magic with clever humor in a way that makes you feel like you’re in on an inside joke, all while being wowed by mind-bending illusions. It’s no wonder this show has earned its five-star rating. There’s something so refreshing about the way Maho Magic Bar balances adult themes with the awe of magic, making it the perfect late-night experience.

The cocktails and Japanese beers (order before and during the show) are on point. Yuzo Margarita any one?qwq

We’re eagerly anticipating the family-friendly version of this show coming up, and we’ll be sure to bring the whole family along. With the same high-energy magic and entertainment, we’re expecting a more light-hearted spin that will have both kids and parents laughing in delight.

Maho Magic Bar isn’t just a show – it’s an experience. If you’re in Adelaide this Fringe season, make sure this one is at the top of your list! Whether you’re after a slice of Tokyo nightlife, some sophisticated laughs, or just to see magic in its finest form, you’ll find it all in this hidden gem of the Garden of Unearthly Delights.

Before 4pm Shows:

Bring the kids! Maho Magic Bar’s weekend shows before 4pm at the Adelaide Fringe offer a most excellent experience for both kids and adults, making it a standout family-friendly event.Expect every thing to be exactly the same, however with props and tricks that are easier for younger audiences to follow, we think children as young as 5 years old will love fully engaging with this magic, and it still keept the adults wowed and highly entertained. The entire experience is interactive with the unique opportunity to also order their own personal $10 magic trick! The intimate and cozy venue will have you all fully immersed in authentic Japanese culture, creating an absolutly unforgettable experience for every one.All of this aside, we would be comfortable taking our young teenager to the evening shows too, it’s just a bit faster and rowdier, with a little bit more grown up comedy, but so tastefully done.