Magic: Over 50 young magicians take the stage, Makin’ Magic at Artscape

Posted by Robyn Cohen | Apr 16, 2026 | Performance, Stage

What: Makin’ Magic – featuring students and graduates from the College of Magic in Cape Town
When: June 6 and 7, 2026.
Performance details: Saturday June 6 at 3pm and 7pm, Sunday June 7 at 12pm and 3pm
Where: Artscape Theatre, Cape Town
Tickets: R165–R180
Bookings: Webtickets
Direct booking link: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1590797635
Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes, plus a 30 minute interval

Magically amazing news is that students and graduates of the College of Magic in Cape Town, will be performing in a razzle dazzle family magic production, Makin’ Magic, at Artscape, on June 6 and 7, 2026. Note – there are only four performances. Makin’ Magic combines illusion, comedy and storytelling and takes place “in the eccentric laboratory of the brilliant but slightly chaotic Professor, played by Cape Town actor Matthew Baldwin.” Intrigued? Read on for more:

More Than 50 Young Magicians Take the Stage in Makin’ Magic at Artscape

Cape Town’s College of Magic students and graduates, with the support of the City of Cape Town, will take to the stage at Artscape Theatre on 6 and 7 June in the family magic spectacular, Makin’ Magic. The dazzling production runs for four performances only, with tickets available from WebTickets.

Combining illusion, comedy and storytelling, the action unfolds in the eccentric laboratory of the brilliant but slightly chaotic Professor, played by Cape Town actor Matthew Baldwin. When a mysterious monster appears, the Professor’s experiments spiral hilariously out of control and the stage erupts into magical mishaps, inventive illusions and unexpected challenges. With help from the audience, the performers find imaginative ways to save the day.

Performed by a sensational cast of talented young magicians, the show celebrates creativity as recycled objects, everyday items and plenty of imagination transform junk into theatrical wonder. “Makin’ Magic” plays like a fast-moving variety mixtape built for families: bold visual magic, big character comedy and high-skill performance. Expect moments that range from close-up astonishment on live video to large-scale stage illusions, with audience participation designed to make young theatregoers feel part of the show.

“Makin’ Magic is about showing young people that extraordinary things can come from the simplest ideas, and that with creativity and imagination you can do remarkable things,” says Creative Director Chad Findlay. “We wanted to create a show that feels like stepping inside a magician’s imagination. It’s playful, unpredictable, full of heart and filled with moments that make audiences gasp and laugh at the same time.”

“The City of Cape Town is proud to continue its partnership with the College of Magic for Makin’ Magic, an extravaganza that encourages young people to use their imagination to entertain and develop themselves while inspiring others. The City’s support for Makin’ Magic is aimed at providing the youth with hope and contributing towards unlocking the potential in all emerging performers” adds Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security.

With its mix of theatrical storytelling, comedy and world-class magic, Makin’ Magic promises an entertaining experience for audiences of all ages.

Performance Information

· Artscape Theatre, Cape Town

· Saturday 6 June: 3:00pm and 7:00pm, Sunday 7 June: 12:00pm and 3:30pm

· Tickets: R165–R180 (via Webtickets): https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1590797635

· Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes, plus a 30 minute interval

ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF MAGIC

Founded in 1980, the College of Magic is a non-profit organisation dedicated to teaching the art of magic, performance and life skills. Based in Cape Town, the organisation has inspired generations of young performers while combining magical education with personal development. Alumni include comedians Stuart Taylor and Riaad Moosa, mentalist Larry Soffer, magician Olwethu Dyantyi and ventriloquist Conrad Koch. College of Magic programmes demonstrate how creativity can drive skills development, wellbeing and community upliftment. The organisation has been featured internationally in The New York Times, BBC and CBS 60 Minutes.

Magic is our medium. Transformation is our result.
For more information, visit www.collegeofmagic.com

Follow the magic on social media:

Facebook | Instagram – @thecollegeofmagic

❇ Makin’ Magic – featuring students and graduates from the College of Magic in Cape Town – is on at Artscape, on June 6 and 7, 2026. Sponsored feature. Images supplied.

About The Author

Robyn Cohen

Editor of @TheCapeRobyn – arts, destination (travel! yes, love it), style. Cape Town, South Africa, African continent; focus on artists from Africa who are active around the globe. TheCapeRobyn – aka Robyn Y Cohen -has over twenty years of experience in print media as an arts and lifestyle writer. She relishes the global audience of the exciting digital media world and is loving sharing stories from Cape Town, the African continent and elsewhere, with readers of TheCapeRobyn magazine: Arts. Destinations. Style. TheCapeRobyn’s reach includes – stage, film, music, food, drink, travel, books, mind, body and soul – the creative, innovative, engaging, and exciting. [Note: There are many Robyn Cohens - just as there are numerous John Smiths. This Robyn Cohen has a middle name beginning with a Y. Let’s go with TheCapeRobyn). TheCapeRobyn motto: Go while you can. Cohen has a MA in fine art from The University of Witwatersrand. Her little book, Nearly Finished- a guide to home renovation, was published in 2006, by Double Storey (ex-imprint of Juta). Nearly Finished was based on a series of humorous articles, the Story of My House, which she was commissioned to write for the Cape Times, documenting the renovation of the family’s home. The book was translated into Afrikaans as Amper Klaar - ‘n gids vir huisvernuwing. Robyn Y Cohen is a member of SAFREA- The South African Freelancers Association http://www.safrea.co.za/.

About Robyn – Editor

TheCapeRobyn – aka Robyn Y Cohen (there are many Robyn Cohens – this is the one with Y as her middle name and not the infamous one) has over twenty years of experience in print media as an arts and lifestyle writer. She relishes the global audience of the exciting digital media world and is loving sharing stories from Cape Town and the African continent with readers: Arts, destinations, style, books, film – the creative, innovative, engaging, and exciting.

Magic: Over 50 young magicians take the stage, Makin’ Magic at Artscape