Kids

KABOOM!

“Everything a science show should be, AND MORE!” ★★★★★ Seesaw Mag

  • Dates 02 - 20 Oct
  • Time 2:00pm, 11:00am (60 minutes)
  • Venues Circus Oz
$29.00
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Performer dressed as scientist with lab coat and goggles jumping towards camera holding a science flask. There are cartoon purple octopus tentacles coming from behind him and the background is filled with a haze of green and purple smoke.
Performer in a scientist lab coat holds a lighter in one hand while staring at his other hand which he has just lit on fire. The fire is erupting a metre in the air above him and creates an orange glow over the whole photograph.
Performer in scientist lab coat costume yelling in excitement towards the camera during a show. He is wearing black shorts, black gloves, a shirt with a bright green tie, and goggles pulled onto the top of his head. Behind him are tables covered in lab equipment.

Image Credit: Frank Packer

Performer dressed as scientist with lab coat and goggles jumping towards camera holding a science flask. There are cartoon purple octopus tentacles coming from behind him and the background is filled with a haze of green and purple smoke.
Performer in a scientist lab coat holds a lighter in one hand while staring at his other hand which he has just lit on fire. The fire is erupting a metre in the air above him and creates an orange glow over the whole photograph.
Performer in scientist lab coat costume yelling in excitement towards the camera during a show. He is wearing black shorts, black gloves, a shirt with a bright green tie, and goggles pulled onto the top of his head. Behind him are tables covered in lab equipment.

  • Created and Performed by: Magnus Danger Magnus

  • Presented by: Showmen Productions

“Electrifying!” ☆☆☆☆½ The West Australian

“Everything a science show should be, AND MORE!” ☆☆☆☆☆ Seesaw Mag

The maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, heads to Melbourne with his all ages, electromagnetic extravaganza : KABOOM!

He’s exploded his way across the country, lighting fires on stage and setting kids’ curiosity ablaze; now he’s built a fascinating new set of gizmos and gadgets guaranteed to electrify!

Utilising a fascinating array of scientific gadgets, join this Perth fan-favourite and multi award-winning entertainer for this incredible conglomeration of explosions, experiments, hilarity and audience participation in a 60 minute science spectacular!

WINNER - Best Children's Event, FRINGE WORLD 2019
WINNER - Best Children's Event, FRINGE WORLD 2020
WINNER - Weekly Best Children's Event, FRINGE WORLD 2022
WINNER - Weekly Best Children's Event, Adelaide Fringe 2024
WINNER - Science at the Fringe Award, Adelaide Fringe 2024

Chaotic mayhem abounds in this stunningly stylish S.T.E.M. show with 10 times the spectacle and 20,000 times the voltage of the science classes at school! This is an absolutely feast for the senses, and educational entertainment at its absolute best!

About Showmen Productions

Showmen Productions is an independent production company founded in Melbourne, Australia. Since its creation in 2018, the two driving minds behind the company, Sam and Justin, have created and toured internationally multiple productions and are actively producing new content and looking for talented artists to partner with so they can take their show to the next level!
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Their productions have been presented internationally at famed theatres and arts festivals all around the globe, recipients of multiple awards and countless 5-star reviews.

showmenproductions.com.au

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Age suitability: 4+

  • Event warnings: Haze Effects, Sudden Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

Show contains fire, loud noises, audience participation, haze and smoke effects.

Ear protectors can be provided for audience members by request at show entry if required.

Please find the list of Low Sensory Alterations made for the Sat 19 Oct, 11am - HERE

 

  • Full: $29.00

  • Concession: $25.00

  • Child: $25.00

  • Family of 4: $24.50

  • Group 10+: $21.50

  • VIP: $33.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 02 October 2024

2:00pm

Circus Oz

Sold Out
 Past Event

Thursday, 03 October 2024

2:00pm

Circus Oz

Almost Gone
 Past Event

Friday, 04 October 2024

11:00am

Circus Oz

 Past Event

Friday, 04 October 2024

2:00pm

Circus Oz

Sold Out
 Past Event

Saturday, 05 October 2024

11:00am

Circus Oz

 Past Event

Saturday, 05 October 2024

2:00pm

Circus Oz

Sold Out
 Past Event

Sunday, 06 October 2024

11:00am

Circus Oz

 Past Event

Sunday, 06 October 2024

2:00pm

Circus Oz

Sold Out
 Past Event

Saturday, 12 October 2024

11:00am

Circus Oz

 Past Event

Saturday, 12 October 2024

2:00pm

Circus Oz

Sold Out
 Past Event

Sunday, 13 October 2024

11:00am

Circus Oz

 Past Event

Sunday, 13 October 2024

2:00pm

Circus Oz

Sold Out
 Past Event

Saturday, 19 October 2024

11:00am

Circus Oz

Door Sales Only
 Past Event

Saturday, 19 October 2024

2:00pm

Circus Oz

Sold Out
 Past Event

Sunday, 20 October 2024

11:00am

Circus Oz

Sold Out
 Past Event

Sunday, 20 October 2024

2:00pm

Circus Oz

 Past Event

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