For two nights only: Theatre of Magic brings its Traveller’s Choice Award-winning illusion show to a venue suspended above the railway track in Adelaide

At InterContinental Adelaide by IHG, an ordinary evening can tip into something far more mysterious. Theatre of Magic in Adelaide brings wonder in close, turning sleek surrounds into the backdrop for interactive illusion, sharp sleight of hand and moments of shared astonishment. With award-winning origins recognised by TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award, placing the experience in the top 10% worldwide, it offers a playful, polished escape shaped by suspense, misdirection and the creative vision of Christopher Wayne.

What is Theatre of Magic?

Theatre of Magic is an intimate close-up magic experience where you’re not peering from afar—you’re right there in the thick of it. Expect audience interaction, contemporary illusion, deft sleight of hand and a performance style that folds comedy, suspense and charismatic showmanship into one spellbinding night. It draws on the enduring thrill of close-range magic, where mystery lands differently because it happens almost within reach… and still leaves you guessing.

📍Venue: InterContinental Hotel, North Terrace, Adelaide, 5000

📅 Dates: October 17 & November 14

♿ Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible

🎟️ Ticket price: From $69.00

What makes The InterContinental Adelaide the perfect venue?

The InterContinental Adelaide is a luxurious riverfront hotel that hides a fascinating engineering secret: it is suspended directly over functioning railway lines. Originally opened as the Hyatt Regency in 1988, this iconic tower represents a bold 1980s urban transformation where developers ingeniously utilized the empty airspace above the tracks rather than a traditional city block. Located beside Australia’s first purpose-built convention centre, the hotel acts as a literal bridge between North Terrace and the River Torrens, offering curious urban explorers a perfect blend of breathtaking views and unique architectural history.

Set inside InterContinental Adelaide by IHG, the evening feels a little more occasion-worthy from the start—polished, atmospheric and made for a sophisticated night out. On selected dates, you can step into a show with award-winning roots, where close-up magic and audience connection do the real work of surprising you. Whether you’re planning something different with friends or chasing a date night with a clever twist, this is the kind of experience that lingers after the final reveal.