Mario the Maker Magician
2 - 12 October 2025
In the Playhouse
Kids & Families
All Ages | Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-innovative Mario the Maker Magician leads you through an explosion of handmade art and robot magic for all ages. He's "magic's punk rock Peter Pan philosopher!" Do what you love, use what you have and have fun!
Date | Time |
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Thursday 2 October 2025 | 11am, 2pm |
Friday 3 October 2025 | 11am, 2pm |
Saturday 4 October 2025 | 11am, 2pm |
Sunday 5 October 2025 | 11am, 2pm |
Thursday 9 October 2025 | 11am, 2pm |
Friday 10 October 2025 | 11am, 2pm |
Saturday 11 October 2025 | 11am, 2pm |
Sunday 12 October 2025 | 11am, 2pm |
Ticket | Price |
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Premium | |
Standard | $49.95 |
Insiders, concession and sponsor | $45.95 |
A Reserve | |
Standard | $39.95 |
Insiders, concession and sponsor | $35.95 |
Package Tickets | Price |
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2025 Kids at the House - Buy 3 Events Buy 3 events and save BOOK NOW | |
Premium | $44.95 |
A Reserve | $35.95 |
2025 Kids at the House - Buy 4+ Events Buy 4 or more events and save BOOK NOW | |
Premium | $42.45 |
A Reserve | $33.95 |
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
Sydney Opera House Insiders pre-sale
9am, Tuesday 19 November 2025
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9am, Wednesday 20 November 2025
General Public tickets on-sale
9am, Thursday 21 November 2025
Wheelchair accessible:
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in our theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office:
Telephone
+61 2 9250 7777
(Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST)
Email bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com
Find out more about accessibility at Sydney Opera House.
Run time
This performance runs for approximately 60 minutes.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Recommended for all ages.
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
Warnings
This performance includes loud sound/music (around 80dB, like a large truck!) and immersive elements, including light water spray.
Useful information:
Robots and magic and slapstick… oh my!
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!
Mario weaves through a world of vaudeville and magic, cardboard and DIY robots, science and innovation, to instil a positive message that will last in the minds and hearts of all who partake in the hour-long journey together. He teaches the audience about famous scientists, inventors and artists, with the infectious messages of doing what you love, using what you have, and having fun in all of his performances!
The show has toured the US, Australia, the UK and beyond over the past several years, shaping into the beautifully passionate expression of all-ages theatre that it is today. Mario also has appeared on Sesame Street, Universal Kids and live on tour with David Blaine, who calls him "the best kids’ magician in the world!!” Mario arrives to Sydney Opera House fresh off a sold out Off-Broadway run in New York City and is recently featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon!
Sydney Opera House presents Mario the Maker Magician
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
one4reviewInstant and infectious chaos in the best possible way.
The List UKPassionately curious about the world, and determined to share his wonder.
The ScotsmanHis genuine investment in the future creative endeavours of these kids shines through.
Mario "the Maker Magician" Marchese
Mario "the Maker Magician" Marchese 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 Blaine'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 boasts a foreword by David Copperfield.
During the pandemic, among many other projects, Mario created the robot magic social media sensation, Automabot. This ever-endearing Arduino-driven cardboard magician went viral across the internet and even made TV appearances in the US and Japan.
It's a family business, through and through. The "Mario the Maker Magician" brand is a collaborative effort between Mario, his wife, Katie, and their two children, Gigi and Bear (the real bosses). They tour together, invent together, learn together, and dream together, always.
Plan your visit
Venue information
Our foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators). Pram parking will be available outside the theatres in the Western Foyer.
Getting here
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see the Wilson Parking website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six minute walk to the Opera House.
Frequently asked questions
Ticket purchases and collection at our Box Office is discouraged and eTicket or postal delivery methods should be used, wherever possible. However, if you are collecting your tickets from the Box Office, we recommend doing this at least 60 minutes before the event starts. If you have already received your tickets, the venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Please take your seats as soon as you arrive.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as we can and, where possible, in your allocated seat. However, to reduce movement in the venue as well as minimise disruption to the performance and other patrons, ticketholders may be seated in an allocated latecomer’s seat. Please be aware that some events have lock-out periods. In these cases, latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. On occasions, this may not be until the interval, or at all where there is no interval.
Details of our right to refuse admission can be found in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Events.
In accordance with our venue security procedures, Opera House security will be scanning and checking bags under the Monumental Stairs, prior to entering the building. Bags will be scanned by an x-ray machine, and staff will wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling your belongings, such as gloves. Cloaking facilities will be open 60 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 60 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. However it is strongly encouraged that you travel lightly to minimise contact and queuing. Any bags larger than an A4 piece of paper will need to be checked into the Cloak Room.
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. Babies aged 0-2 years old at the time of a performance may be seated on an adult’s lap. Children 2 years and older will need to hold a standard ticket.
The authorised agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House.
Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency such as Ticketmaster Resale, Viagogo, Ticketbis, eBay, Gumtree, Tickets Australia or any other unauthorised seller, you risk that these tickets are fake, void or have previously been cancelled. RESALE RESTRICTION APPLIES. For more details, please refer to our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Attendance at Events.
Please contact Box Office on 9250 7777 as soon as possible to advise if you can no longer attend.
Foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
The venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
Please bring a credit or debit card for any on site purchases to enable contactless payment. You’re welcome to bring your own water bottle but no other food and drinks are permitted inside our venues. Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen and Portside are also available for you to enjoy.
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and Western Foyers. The public lift to the foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators). Pram parking will be available outside the theatres.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
The Opera House has also developed a Child-friendly Code of Conduct to engage with our youngest visitors.
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