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An Intimate Hour of Magic with Barry Govan

Hooper Room

Ballarat's own professional magician Barry Govan performs a show that will take you back over 100 years when world famous magicians as the Wizard Jacobs, Max Malini, Harry Houdini and many others performed in Ballarat and Melbourne at the turn of the last century. No television screens. Performance within metres. Barry has entertained such diverse personalities such as Muhammad Ali, Ex Russian president Mikael Gorbachev "Stormin'" Norman Schwarzkopf (Gulf War fame) and toured with Elle MacPherson entertaining her business clients. Barry's sleight of hand has been featured in many movies including Winchester with Helen Mirren, Childstar (The Life of Shirley Temple) and Sucker with Timothy Spall (of Harry Potter fame), plus many appearances on Australian television shows. Two shows only. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show-time. There is no allocated seating. A bar will operate in the Hugh Williamson Foyer on Level 1. Tickets can also be purchased from the BMI Library
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vintage images of Barry performing slight of hand at the dinnner table
vintage images of Barry performing slight of hand at the dinnner table
vintage images of Barry performing slight of hand at the dinnner table
vintage images of Barry performing slight of hand at the dinnner table
When
31 October, 2026
Venue
Hooper Room
Contact
Social
Location and Directions117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat Central Victoria 3350 Australia
Directions in Google Maps
All tickets
$15
Plus booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased at the BMI Library. Tickets are limited.
Product Types
  • Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
  • Community Events
  • Festivals and Celebrations
Facilities
  • Conference/Convention Facilities
  • Public Toilet
Accreditation
  • National Trust
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Dates
  • Saturday 31 October, 202614:00 - 15:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 31 October, 202619:00 - 20:00Confirmed Event

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