| What: The College of Magic’s Unbelievable – Family Magic Show When: June 8 and 9, 2024 (four performances) Where: Artscape Theatre. Performers: The College Magic students, graduates and guest artists – actor Matthew Baldwin and TV presenter Marcel Pretorius Director: Chad Findlay Performance tim June 8 at 15h00 and 19h00 June 9 at 12h00 and 15h00 Tickets: R135-R150 Bookings: Webtickets. |
Amazing news is the announcement of The College of Magic’s family magic show, Unbelievable which will be staged at Arstcape for four performances – June 8 and 9, 2024. One of the guest artists is acclaimed actor of stage and screen, Matthew Baldwin who is part of the luminary cohort of COM alumni which includes stand-up comics Stuart Taylor Riaad Moosa, mentalist Larry Soffer, magician Olwethu Dyantyi and ventriloquist Conrad Koch. TV presenter Marcel Pretorius is also a guest performer at Unbelievable. Note – the family magic shows sold out last year –so do not delay – book. They are exceptional shows, professionally staged. Wonderful to note that show forms part of the Kasi Magic Festival – an initiative to take theatrical magic to other venues. After the season at Artscape, The College of Magic will presents a touring version of Unbelievable at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone on June, 13 Gugulethu Sports Complex on June 15 and Khayelitsha Sports Hall on June 22. Read on for more. Info as supplied:
Matthew Baldwin and TV presenter Marcel Pretorius, part of the esteemed alumni making a guest appearance in The College of Magic’s new spellbinding production UNBELIEVABLE– for four shows only at Artscape
The College of Magic’s spellbinding new show, Unbelievable – Family Magic Show, will be performed for four performances only at Artscape in June.The College’s annual Artscape production has become a highly anticipated theatrical event on the cultural calendar.
Unbelievable will be performed on June 8 and 9, 2024 at Artscape Theatre.
Bookings can be made at Webtickets.
Last year’s performance sold out, so do not delay to book for this exciting, new show.
Unbelievable is a mind-blowing spectacular that showcases the jaw-dropping skills of talented youngsters and graduates of The College of Magic.
From grand illusion, to comedy, juggling, daredevil feats and even sleight-of-hand, this unique production will excite and inspire young and old. This year, the show features brand new large-scale illusions never-before-seen in South Africa! The College’s exceptional performers have been showcased all over the world – from Austria, China and Italy to ‘60 Minutes’ on primetime TV in the United States. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated modern magic, for the whole family.
With Unbelievable, students and graduates of the College of Magic present a show framed in the story of Ntombi. She discovers a magic book that takes her to mysterious worlds where she meets fantastical friendly, and not so friendly, characters. Ultimately, Ntombi finds what she is looking for and magic triumphs!
“We are also delighted to announce that Unbelievable will include guest appearances by two of our esteemed alumni,” says Chad Findlay, Creative Director of The College of Magic. “We welcome TV presenter Marcel Pretorius as well as celebrated film and theatre actor Matthew Baldwin who has performed in films such as Grimsby and Deadliest South Africa. Come and join us for Unbelievable –it is going to be magic!”
The Artscape show forms part of the Kasi Magic Festival which is an initiative to take theatrical magic to other venues. After the run at Artscape, The College of Magic presents a touring version of Unbelievable at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone on June, 13 Gugulethu Sports Complex on June 15 and Khayelitsha Sports Hall on June 22. NAC has generously supported this project.
The College of Magic is an internationally renowned school that teaches young people the art of magic and entertainment. Based in Cape Town, the College productions are famously breath-taking. The College counts national and international stars among its alumni, as well as having launched the careers of many young magicians. Through its various programmes, The College of Magic helps provide life skills to many others as part of its training.
Alumni include Comedians Stuart Taylor and Riaad Moosa, Mentalist Larry Soffer, Magician Olwethu Dyantyi and Ventriloquist Conrad Koch, to name just a few.
Unbelievable will be performed on:
June 8 at 15h00 and 19h00
June 9 at 12h00 and 15h00
Tickets cost R135-R150
Book at Webtickets
| Visit https://www.collegeofmagic.com/ for further information Join the conversation: Facebook: The College of Magic Instagram: The College of Magic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegeofmagic The College of Magic Also known internationally as South Africa’s ‘Hogwarts’, The College of Magic is a non – profit community youth development organisation that uses the art of magic to inspire, educate and offer hope to young people in Cape Town, South Africa. Established in 1980, The College of Magic provides a haven for children to be themselves and learn to be stars, regardless of where they come from. The College of Magic is first and foremost a unique place of contemporary education for young people. It believes that every child is different; that every child is creative and has an innate sense of curiosity and wonder. The College has shaped its curriculum around this ethos, and the staff are dedicated to helping each learner find and develop their unique passions and talents. The College’s exceptional students have been showcased all over the world – from performance in the USA, Austria, China and Italy to a recent 60 Minutes feature on primetime TV in the United States, and in other media including The New York Times, Globe and Mail, CNN and BBC. The College of Magic accepts children from 10 years of age upwards for a variety of courses. Most courses run over a 15 or 30-week period during the school year. Shorter courses for beginners and adults are also offered. Its graduates have become successful in a wide range of professions. In the field of entertainment, many have excelled as professional magicians, stand-up comedians, theatre professionals and variety artists. In the world of film, graduates can be found on both sides of the camera – acting, directing, or as part of the crew. Many have become successful in business, engineering, medicine, education and other fields. |
✳ Featured image: Anja Steyn and Sisonke Mkwela in a previous performance, staged by The College of Magic at Artscape. Sponsored content. Images supplied.
