WANDS AT THE READY
THE Brisbane-born Naked Magicians are coming to Townsville as part of their R-rated Coming Home Tour after a 20-city US circuit and a residency at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Unlike traditional magic shows, these performers leave the costume backstage and deliver “full frontal illusions wearing nothing but a top hat and a smile” – and like all good magicians, a magic wand is, of course, essential.
The duo say it was never their intention to combine magic and nudity but were swayed when boisterous audience members asked them to make their clothes disappear.
“We couldn’t believe that no one had combined the two things that everyone loves – magic and nudity,” magician Christopher Wayne said.
Partner Mike Tyler adds that “good magicians don’t need sleeves and great magicians don’t need pants”.
“When we say ‘Abracadabra’, the audience isn’t always looking at our hands,” he said.
In fact, the pair say that being naked enhances their performance.
“Being on stage doing magic without relying on pockets or sleeves does add that extra challenge and ups our game,” Wayne said.
The Naked Magicians will perform at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre, bringing what they call the “ultimate girls’ night out” on September 25.
To book tickets visit tecc.net.au/ event/the-naked-magicians
GIG GUIDE Friday 17th
Dave Graffin – Bohle Barn, 6pm Tammy Moxon – Heritage Exchange Whisky Bar, 8.30pm
Karaoke – Ross Island Hotel, 8pm
Chris Baker – Heritage Exchange Piano Bar, 10.30pm
Saturday 18th
Zacariah – Bohle Barn, 6pm Sarah Little – Heritage Exchange
Whisky Bar, 8.30pm
Chris Baker – Heritage Exchange Piano Bar, 10.30pm
Karaoke – Ross Island Hotel, 8pm
Justin Manwaring – Bushland Beach Tavern, 7pm
Michael Mitchell – The Brewery, 3pm
Sunday 19th
Dave Graffin – Riverview, 1pm Tammy Moxon – The Brewery, 2pm
Sarah White – Peppers On The Deck Magnetic Island, 3pm