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Theatre of Magic back by popular demand for 2025 series


After four sold-out shows in September of this year, Theatre of Magic is returning by popular demand to The Empire for a six-month series of performances.

~Theatre of Magic~ back by popular demand for 2025 series

Showcasing Australia’s best magicians and illusionists in an up close and intimate setting, Theatre of Magic is an exclusive theatre experience of captivating illusion, comedy and close-up conjuring.

Opening on January 18 with the first of the six dates, Theatre of Magic includes two performances per night, hosted within a secret room inside the Empire Theatre.

            

Theatre of Magic founder and comedy magician, Christopher Wayne said he was looking forward to returning to Toowoomba and taking audiences back to the golden age of magic and live entertainment.

“One of the amazing things about magic is that the experience changes for both the magician and the audience in every show,” Mr Wayne said.

“We have a rotating cast of Australia’s best magicians, to ensure that no two nights of Theatre of Magic are the same,” he said.

Our audiences can expect two things; world class magic and five-star hospitality.

Christopher Wayne, Magician

The Empire General Manager, Giuliana Bonel said she was thrilled to welcome Theatre of Magic back to The Empire.

“After four sold-out performances, a waitlist for tickets and the incredible response from our audiences in September, we are so excited to welcome Theatre of Magic back to The Empire,” Ms Bonel said.

“It’s fantastic to be able to provide our community with such an exclusive, unique and impressive theatre experience over the first six months of 2025,” she said.

The Theatre of Magic series continues February 15, March 8, April 12, May 10 and June 28 with tickets on sale to all performances on Thursday 14 March at 9am.

Theatre of Magic is recommended for ages 10+. Tickets are on sale Thursday 14 November, 9am.

For more information or to book tickets, contact The Empire’s Ticket Office on 1300 655 299 or visit empiretheatre.com.au.

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