Have an ‘Unbelievable’ experience at the Artscape

The College of Magic’s new show, Unbelievable – Family Magic Show, is coming to the Artscape in June.

There will be just four performances of the college’s annual Artscape production, showing off its graduates skills in grand illusion, comedy, juggling, daredevil feats and sleight-of-hand.

This year, the show features new large-scale illusions never-before-seen in South Africa.

The show tells the story of Ntombi, who finds 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, the college’s creative director. “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 Thursday June 13, Gugulethu Sports Complex on Saturday June 15 and Khayelitsha Sports Hall on Saturday June 22.

The College of Magic counts national and international stars among its alumni, as well as having launched the careers of many young magicians.

Shows are at 3pm and 7pm on Saturday June 8 and noon and 3pm on Sunday June 9. Tickets are R135 to R150 from Webtickets. Visit collegeofmagic.com for more information.