Internationally award-winning magician Tim Ellis returns to The Laneway Theatre with an exciting new show - The Magic Box.
Tickets are now on sale for this truly unique experience which is exclusive to The Laneway Theatre!
Over 50 years ago, Tim Ellis was gifted a magic box by his Grandfather. He spent months learning every single trick that he could.
Now he's going to reopen the box and show you, not only the tricks that started his lifelong obsession with magic but how they look after 50 years of practice!
"A night of laughter, amazement and sheer joy!" - Trip Advisor
"90 minutes of gasps and wide-eyed astonishment." - The Age
Featuring original music by Dane Certificate, this thrilling 80-minute evening show will take you places you didn't think existed!
Join Tim for an unforgettable live theatre experience in Australia's only purpose-built, close-up magic theatre and get ready to be mesmerised by his unique brand of magic!
Shows will be held every Saturday evening.
Early bookings are advised as places are strictly limited (32 seats per show).
Who is Tim Ellis?
Tim Ellis is one of Australia's best-known magicians who has earned an international reputation for his innovative, original and highly entertaining blend of magic and comedy.
Below are just some of his career highlights over the past five decades!
Resident magician at Merlin's House of Magic in Fitzroy for five years.
Debunked Uri Geller on the TV show Willesee when he tried to scam a mining company.
Driven a $100,000 Mercedes while completely blindfolded.
Buried alive, live on national TV.
Escaped from a wooden trunk lowered into the Yarra River.
Escaped from a straitjacket, suspended 30 metres high, in Alice Springs.
Performed 8 seasons at Hollywood's Magic Castle.
Founded The Australian Institute of Magic.
Artistic Director and Founder of The Melbourne Magic Festival.
Headlined magic conventions all over the world including the USA, China, Germany, South Africa, Thailand, Japan, and Noumea.
Appeared on over 150 TV shows since 1978 including being a regular on Young Talent Time and The Midday Show and an 80-minute guest spot on South Korea's top-rating Storytelling Magic Show.
Set a Guinness World Record for the longest non-stop magic show in history at 85 hours.