🪄 Starring The Great Armando! 

FIVE SHOW ONLY -> 11.00am from TUESDAY JULY 7 to 11, 2026 at Arrow On Swanston: The Houdini Theatre

The Great Armando is back with his award winning show: ‘Magia Magia’, an enchanting and magical journey for the whole family and a sold out sensation for the past 3 years at the festival.

You will be transported to a world full of wonder, jaw-dropping illusions and interactive fun. The Great Armando will take you all on a thrilling ride of surprises with his trademark humour, endearing charm and an Italian accent that can only be real. Welcome to his bel mondo!

The Great Armando, a Melbourne Magic Festival favourite, is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages, whisking you away to a world of awe and pure magic!

Highlights
✨ The Great Armando is one of Australia and Italy’s most loved and experienced children’s illusionists
🍸 Grab a snack and some magic tricks in Magic Central
🏆 He has performed on three continents
🎩 This show will delight adults as much as it does their children

*Five shows only!*

General Info
📅 Dates and times: 11.00am on Tuesday July 7 to 11, 2026
⏳ Duration: 50 minutes
📍 Location: Arrow on Swanston: The Houdini Theatre. 488 Swanston St, Carlton
👤 Age requirement: This show is a family-friendly event for ALL AGES
♿ Accessibility: the venue is fully accessible
❓ Please find more information about The Great Armando here.

Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This balance between child-focused fun and adult enjoyment is one of The Great Armando’s defining strengths. His humour is clever without being smug, playful without being condescending. Adults find themselves laughing for real, not politely, and that shared enjoyment changes the energy of the room. It becomes a collective experience rather than a performance happening “for the kids’.’ – Entertainment Now

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An absolute hit! The adults loved it just as much as the kids (if not more)”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Love Armando’s energy, mind-blowing“

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic family show suitable for very young children and up.‘ – Tay Around Town

LOCATION: Arrow on Swanston: The Houdini Theatre – 488 Swanston Street, Carlton