Mario the Maker Magician
Sat, Feb 20 · 4:00 PM GMU Center for the Arts
Mix magic with robotics, add hilarious slapstick, and voila —you have Mario the Maker Magician ! In his Center for the Arts debut, Mario infuses classic magic tricks and illusions with high-tech robotic innovation to create an assortment of homemade contraptions that do his comedic bidding. Infectiously positive and bursting with heart, Mario is on a mission to entertain and inspire future computer programmers, AI specialists, and robotic engineers along the way. He has shared his “gleeful insanity” ( Vogue ) on Sesame Street , NBC’s Universal Kids , The Tonight Show , and a 2018 tour with illusionist David Blaine, who calls him “the best kids’ magician in the world!” Recommended for ages 4–12. Tickets: $25 Run Time: approximately 60 minutes, no intermission Sponsor: The Family Series is sponsored by Pohanka Automotive Group and the Scott A. and Phyllis P. Crabtree Family Foundation.
