International triple header set to cast a spell on Melbourne this July.
Melbourne Magic Festival is gearing up for its biggest edition yet with a knockout lineup of international talent ready to mystify audiences across the city.
The 2025 festival, running from July 7-19, brings together three magic heavyweights from across the globe in a rare treat for magic enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
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- Eric Leclerc (Canada) – July 8-13, 1:15pm daily, Cardini Cabaret at Arrow Hub
- The Great Kaplan (USA) – July 12-13, 4pm daily, Houdini Theatre at Arrow Hub
- Tobias Dostal (Germany) – July 8-13, 6:45pm daily, Houdini Theatre at Arrow Hub
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Canadian trickster Eric Leclerc brings serious small screen cred to the festival as host of Disney+ series Tricked and a regular on National Geographic’s Brain Games. His feel-good family show promises to deliver mind-bending illusions with a hearty side of laughs.
Making a triumphant return after his acclaimed 2019 festival appearance, American performer The Great Kaplan delivers vaudevillian mastery with impeccable comic timing.
A headliner at Hollywood’s Magic Castle and featured performer on French TV phenomenon Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde, Kaplan transforms everyday objects into vessels of mystery and mayhem.
Perhaps most exciting for hardcore magic fans is the Australian debut of Germany’s Tobias Dostal, described by organisers as “THE hottest name in magic right now.”
His revolutionary creations like Liquify, Silhouette and Boomerang Teeth have transformed the industry, with performances that blur the line between magic and movie special effects.
Magic enthusiasts can also catch behind-the-scenes insights with exclusive lectures from Leclerc and Dostal, offering rare glimpses into their craft. Early birds can score 20% off tickets during the pre-sale period running April 18 to May 7, before general sales kick off May 8.
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