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.

Mario the Maker Magician 2.0

from New York, New York

: November 14 – 24, 2025
Recommended Grades: Grades K – 3
What Kind of Show?: Magic; heartwarming and frenetic
Content Considerations: Loudness and fast-paced patter may be challenging for kids with sensory sensitivities.
Running Time: 70 minutes with no intermission
Venue: The New Victory Theater 209 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036

schools public

Partner organizations can book school-time tickets beginning May 22, 2025.

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Week of November 10 – 16

Nov 14

Fri, 11am

Performance followed by a short Talk-Back

Week of November 17 – 23

Nov 18

Tue, 11am

Performance followed by a short Talk-Back

Live audio-description provided

Nov 19

Wed, 11am

Performance followed by a short Talk-Back

Nov 20

Thu, 11am

Performance followed by a short Talk-Back

Live sign-interpretation provided

Week of November 24 – 30

Nov 24

Mon, 11am

Performance followed by a short Talk-Back

Key

Audio-Described

Live audio-description provided
Sign-Interpreted

Live sign-interpretation provided
Talk-Back

Performance followed by a short 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.

Take a fun-filled field trip!

Student tickets: $2
Chaperone tickets: $5

There’s nothing like a live performance to celebrate your students’ creativity! At New Victory performances, dedicated Education staff and Youth Corps Ushers welcome groups into the theater, ensuring students, chaperones and educators feel comfortable and safe.

And the experience extends beyond the show on stage! Students can connect with the artists at Talk-Backs after every performance, and outside the theater, Partner Schools can engage with show-specific, ready-to-implement activities, unit plans, creativity pages, and FREE pre- and post-show Classroom Workshops.

New Victory really knows how to make a teacher feel relaxed on a Field Trip!

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Prepare for your show! Get the scoop on everything you need to know for your school’s trip to the theater with the New Victory Field Trip Guide.

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Accessibility

For every performance at the New Victory Theater…

You can request 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 those with sensory sensitivities or anyone who needs a break from the theater.
Wheelchair-accessible seats are available (see more details when buying tickets).

Get additional accessibility details, and prepare for your visit with our New Victory Social Narrative.

Curriculum & Trip Planning

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Access Resource Units

Curriculum and activities!

Inspire creative thinking with ready-to-implement, grade-appropriate activities.

An adult stands in the middle of a group of students who watch and follow along with her movements.

Book a Workshop

Led by New Victory Teaching Artists!

Explore art forms and themes in the show in a pre- or post-show workshop.

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Field Trip Guide

Plan your visit!

Review field trip information and ticketing policies.