Mario the Maker Magician

Robots and magic and slapstick… oh my!

Following appearances on Sesame Street, Universal Kids, and on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Mario the Maker Magician heads to Frankston.

Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-endearing Mario leads you through a romping explosion of energy and belly laughs punctuated with moments of heart and emotion that will catch you by surprise. Not "just a kids show", this is an all-ages theatre experience!

Described as not “just a kids’ show,” Mario the Maker Magician is an all-ages theatrical experience for adults, kids, families and everyone in between! Prepare for a world of vaudeville and magic, cardboard and robots, science and innovation, instilling a positive message that will last in the minds and hearts of all audiences.

"Magic with a soupçon of science." - The New York Times

"Instant and infectious chaos in the best possible way" - One4Review

Awards

2024:Offies Off West End Awards - nomination for performance in theatre for young audiences
2024: Magicana - Allan Slaight Sharing Wonder Award
2024: Academy of Magical Arts & Magic Castle - Creative Fellowship
2024: Dai Vernon Foundation - Don Wayne Award for Creativity
2024: Adelaide Fringe - Best Kids & Family Show
2021: International Brotherhood of Magicians - Presidential Honor
2021: Kids’ Entertainer Fest - Hall of Fame Inductee
2020: Penguin Magic - Lecture of the Year

Presented by: Frankston Arts Centre and NCM as part of Season 2025

 Thanks to our 2025 Season Partners

Creator and Performer, Mario "the Maker Magician" is a first-generation Italian American, New York based touring performer, author, and maker, known for his unique brand of Robot Magic. He infuses DIY electronics and robotics into his work and uses magic to inspire kids and families to make and create without limitation.

Mario has appeared on Sesame Street, NBC’s Universal Kids, HGTV, and live on tour opening for David Baline’s 2018 North American tour. Blaine calls Mario “the best kids’ magician in the world!”

Mario is also the author of two step-by-step magic books: The Maker Magician’s Handbook and Robot Magic, the latter of which boats a foreword by David Copperfield.

The 10.30am performance on Wednesday 24 September will be a Relaxed Performance. Relaxed Performances welcome audiences who would benefit from a more relaxed environment – this can include but is not limited to people with autism, sensory sensitivities, learning disabilities or dementia, as well as those living with anxiety or who have experienced trauma.

The atmosphere is non-judgmental, and we embrace noisy enthusiasm. Audience members can also bring their headphones to reduce noise if they wish, and are welcome to exit and re-enter the auditorium during the performance if they need to.

Skip the queue and enhance your theatre experience by pre-ordering your food and beverages with our Hungry Hungry Online Ordering System. Orders can be placed within the 3 days leading up to your show, ensuring a smooth and convenient way to avoid the rush.

We’ll even send you a reminder so you don’t miss out! Learn more here!