Recommended Ages
For everyone 4 and up
Price
Tickets start at $25*
Members save 35%
*Price includes service fees
What Kind of Show?
Magic; heartwarming and frenetic
Content Considerations
Startling sounds and loud, fast-paced patter may be challenging for kids with sensory sensitivities
Running Time
60 minutes with no intermission
Venue
New Victory Theater
209 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
About the Show
Everyone say, "Encore!" Mario Marchese, the world's loudest kid whisperer, is back at the New Victory by popular demand. Doubling down on his signature grab bag of sleight-of-hand slapstick, heartfelt storytelling and geeky do-it-yourselfitude, Mario gives kids permission to dream big and do what they love. Ready for another high-octane helping of robot magic? Join in on the chaos when Mario the Maker Magician Returns!
★★★★ "Borderline anarchy that's extremely good fun"
Things to Know
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From passed props and live camera feeds to onstage participation, Mario involves the audience in the show! While all levels of the theater will see some interaction before the show, seats along the aisles of the Orchestra level are your best bet for getting in on the magic during the show.
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Mario's artistry is inspired by many famous artists and magicians, including Jean-Michael Basquiat, Andy Warhol and Nikola Tesla. But the most important influence of them all is his high school Humanities teacher Miss Rinello!
It's magic plus a party!
With fun activities, lunch, swag bags and more included, enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience at the New Victory Family Benefit on April 18, 2027! Tickets to this full day of festivities support us welcoming more kids to the arts.
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About the Artist
Mario "the Maker Magician" Marchese is a New York-based performer, author and maker who has toured worldwide with his all-ages theater shows. A New Victory LabWorks Artist, he infuses his work with DIY electronics and robotics and uses magic to inspire kids to make and create without limitation. A family business through and through, his shows are a collaborative effort between Mario, his wife and their two kids (the real bosses).
Prepare for Your Performance
The show on stage is just one act of your experience! Come early or stay late for free lobby activities on the day of the show.
Then whether you’re building anticipation, continuing the fun or looking for laughs at any time, at-home New Victory Arts Break activities await you whenever and wherever.
Accessibility
For every performance at the New Victory Theater…
- Sensory Awareness Notes—a short guide including descriptions of the characters, story and technical elements—help you know what to expect during the show.
- You can head downstairs to the Accessibility Table (across from the bathrooms and lockers) to borrow supports like fidgets, ear defenders, assisted listening devices, wheelchairs and more.
- Our quiet Cozy Zone and a live feed of the performance are available in the lower lobby at all times for patrons with sensory sensitivities or anyone who needs a break from the theater.
- Wheelchair-accessible and Companion seat tickets are available (see more details on the seat selection page when buying tickets).
Get additional accessibility details, and prepare for your visit with our New Victory Social Narrative.
