A man wearing a black top hat, a white button down shirt, a black vest, a black tie with white polka dots and a red clown nose leans onto a chest and smiles at a small robot to the left made from a soup can and a metal arm. A piece of cardboard with a line drawing of a robot face sits on the far left edge of the trunk.
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Mario the Maker Magician 2.0


from New York, New York

November 15 – 30, 2025
Recommended Ages
For everyone 4 and up
Price
Tickets start at $25*
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 *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
The New Victory Theater 209 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
public schools

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Week of November 10 – 16

Nov 15

Sat, 11am

Nov 15

Sat, 3pm

Nov 16

Sun, 11am

Nov 16

Sun, 3pm

Week of November 17 – 23

Nov 22

Sat, 11am

Nov 22

Sat, 3pm

Live audio description provided

Nov 23

Sun, 11am

Live sign interpretation provided
Get to know the performers and creative team at a Talk-Back!

Nov 23

Sun, 3pm

Week of November 24 – 30

Nov 28

Fri, 11am

Nov 28

Fri, 3pm

Nov 29

Sat, 11am

Nov 29

Sat, 3pm

Nov 30

Sun, 11am

Key

  • Audio Described Performance
    Audio-Described

    Live audio description provided

  • Audio Described Performance
    Sign-Interpreted

    Live sign interpretation provided

  • Audio Described Performance
    Talk-Back

    Get to know the performers and creative team at a Talk-Back!

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About the Show

Everyone say, “Robot magic!” Upgrading his inventions for the New Victory stage, it’s Mario Marchese, the world’s loudest kid whisperer. With a magnetic mixture of mad scientist shenanigans, big-kid showmanship and superb sleight of hand, Mario the Maker Magician 2.0 invites kids (and their grown-ups) to join in on the chaos. Mario’s DIY spirit of handmade set pieces and scrappy contraptions proves that the real magic is in using what you have and doing what you love.

Borderline anarchy that’s extremely good fun

—Time Out London

Things to Know

  1. 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, seats along the aisles of the Orchestra level are your best bet for getting in on the magic.
  2. Mario has amazed audiences on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Sesame Street, Universal Kids and HGTV. He’s even opened for David Blaine, who dubbed Mario “the best kids magician in the world!”
  3. You may have seen Mario during one of his sold-out runs at Soho Playhouse downtown. However, this show is an entirely new production created for the New Victory!

 

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.

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).

Photos
Photo: Daniel Eden
Photo: Daniel Eden
Photo: Daniel Eden
Photo: Daniel Eden
Photo: Katie Rosa Marchese

Accessibility

On the left, a man watches another man and a boy hold parts of a ripped playing card. On the right, an ASL interpreter signs against a blue background.
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For every performance at the New Victory Theater…

  • You can head downstairs to the Accessibility Table (across from the bathrooms and lockers) to borrow supports like fidgets, earplugs, 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 seats and Companion seat tickets are available for purchase (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.

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Accessibility

Our facilities and programs

We strive to make our programs, performances and spaces accessible.

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Plan Your Visit

Amenities and free activities

Dive into everything to know about seeing a show at the New Victory.

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New Victory Arts Break

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