Please note: The official listing for the site is 5A Jamieson St, St Albans VIC 3021. However, the heated auditorium is at the back of the site right near the gym. Enter via the Big Childcare gate on MOFFAT St. (there is no street number for the gym but you will find it easy enough, look for a school gym with cartoon characters on the wall and the Big red banner with Big Bobby signage) We have provided maps and photographs on our website to make it super easy. Check our Website and Facebook page.
www.brainmagic.com.au
Q. How long does the show go for?
The show runs for an action packed 1 hour & 20 minutes! There is information and preliminary videos for 10min presented prior to the show and a fun 20minute Games Show hosted before that. You are welcome to stay for both, and if so, ideally, it’s best to arrive at 10.15am to be seated comfortably and enjoy the show.
10.30am Game Show
10.50am Preliminary Videos & Information
11.00am Magic Show Commences
11.50pm Magic Show Concludes
Q. Where is the show located?
The official listing for the site is 5A Jamieson St, St Albans VIC 3021, however, the Auditorium (we call it the Funatorium) is at the back of the site. Enter via the Big Childcare gate on MOFFAT St. (there is no street number for the gym, but you will find it easy enough, look for a gym and the Big Bobby signage with balloons). We have provided maps on our website to make it super easy! Please note: if you Google the address, it will come up with Vic Uni Secondary College, there are two campuses, one is in Cairnlea DO NOT GO THERE, we are at the St Albans Campus.
Q. Is parking available and FREE?
Yes, there is free parking available in the carpark on Moffat street (which is right outside the door – only metres away). If this gets full, you can park on surrounding streets for free parking also.
Q. Is this a mental health show?
Yes it is! The show is packed with high-energy magic and comedy, but also parks every now and then to zoom into an important brain tip that can help kids (and parents) live calmer and happier lives. Our aim is that they will be entertained while their brain is trained. They won’t even notice it’s educational, we promise! It will help everyone to…think different, think better, think calmer!
Q. When is the latest that I can purchase tickets?
Unless sold out, you can purchase tickets on Trybook up until the event time. The show usually sells out fast, so purchase your tickets as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Q.If I can’t make it on the day can I get a refund?
So sorry ticket sales are limited and consequently, final.
Q. Do I need to present my ticket upon entry?
Yes, please have proof of your purchase and present this to our host team upon your arrival
Q. Do we receive a free complimentary magic trick?
Yes indeed, each year Big Bobby gifts each participant with a unique magic trick for FREE! What a guy!
Q. Is the show different each year, or does it repeat?
A spectacular BRAND-NEW show is created each year for your entertainment andviewing pleasure. Different tricks, jokes and unique mental health message.
Q. Can I volunteer to help at the show?
Potentially, but we have a strict screening process and require a valid Working With Children’s Check. All staff and volunteers must be approved by Big Bobby personally.
Q. Why should I attend this magic show?
● It is affordable (only $10) as we understand finances are tight for families ATM
● We host a brand-new, action packed show each year
● The magic is….magical!
● We have a stage set and A/V equipment for the presentation
● Big Bobby features with others guests like – Rhodneey (his invisible friend), the Game Master and much more….
● It is not only a magic show, but it aims to help promote better mental
health/wellbeing for children and adults
Q. Can I write a review?
We would love you to do so, and also complete a quick questionnaire to give feedback and new ideas to improve future shows. A survey is available by QR code on the day and will also be sent post-show, to all public guests via their Trybook email provided.
Q. My child has autism, will the show be loud?
A little, but have earmuffs available upon request. Please let us know if you will require ear protection before the show, so we have enough to cater.
Q. I would like to bring some rubber ducks to the show is that OK?
Definitely not! No rubber ducks are permitted in the Funatorium. Big Bobby has a fear of rubber ducks (Anatidaephobia), he saw it in a duckementary.
Q. Will there be cows?
No, yes, no there will not! Yes there will!! No way, yes way, we shall see… yes we
shall…
Q. My child has the most adorable cow soft toy. Can they bring it to the show?
Definitely not, tell them to Move on
Q. What do I do if my child gets upset because they didn’t win a prize?
Tell them about the Taylor Swift global ticket shortage of 2023. Everyone doesn’t always win, that’s life.
