The Greatest Magic Show makes the most of the aesthetic provided by the Aurora Spiegeltent, and creates an atmosphere thick with wonder using fog machines and colourful lights. Excited kids aged 12 and under (mostly under) congregate at the front of the stage, twirling and waving the magic wands they each received upon entry, eager to discover what makes this magic show the greatest.

The spinning of previously stationary lights - and the commencement of stinky-butt-baby jokes - introduce the arrival of the Ringmaster, whose top hat, twisted moustache, rosy cheeks, fringed cuffs truly make him look the part. Injections of high energy humour and dramatic ringmastery flourishes help to sell the illusion of a vintage headliner from another era, to great effect. Music ripped directly from Disney’s Aladdin has the Ringmaster rhyming to the tune of Arabian Nights, capturing the children’s rapt attention.

The Ringmaster disappears and is replaced by a colourful jacketed duo - Sam Hume and Justin Willimas - who warm up the audience with fire, fart jokes, and a million dollar parlour trick (not in that order). This colourful and comedic duo are captivating to watch for parents and children alike. Appearing adept at improvised banter whilst maintaining a well-rehearsed and professional countenance can be a challenge for anyone involved in children’s entertainment, but this delightful duo don’t skip a beat. From physical comedy to actual magic, it seems there is nothing these two can’t pull off.

Throughout the show there are occasions in which the audience can use their own wands to assist in performing magic tricks like finding shoes and losing underwear; illusions more exciting and hilarious than they seem once written down. The amazed bewilderment of the children in the audience - and those who volunteer onstage during the performance - contributes to the perception of magic being real within the confines of the Aurora Spiegeltent.

The surprisingly emotional finale involves astounding examples of levitation, the sharing of magical secrets, and the undeniable value of belief.

This is the highest quality children’s magic show you are ever likely to see. Don’t miss it!