Mario the Maker Magician

Mario the Maker Magician brings a unique blend of classic magic, robotics, and physical comedy to the Center for the Arts for the first time. His homemade contraptions and high-tech illusions create a high-energy show that aims to entertain while inspiring young audiences to explore programming, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Having appeared on *Sesame Street*, NBC’s *Universal Kids*, *The Tonight Show*, and in a 2018 tour with David Blaine, Mario has been praised by *Vogue* for his “gleeful insanity” and called “the best kids’ magician in the world” by Blaine.

When: Saturday, February 20, 2027, at 4:00 p.m.

Showtimes: One performance only, at 4:00 p.m.

Tickets: $25 per ticket, with all fees included.

Age Recommendation: Recommended for ages 4 through 12.

Run Time: Approximately 60 minutes, with no intermission.

Venue: George Mason University Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus.

Note: Family-friendly activities will take place in the main lobby one hour before the performance. A limited quantity of free tickets are available for Mason students; they can be claimed starting two Tuesdays before the event. The Family Series is sponsored by Pohanka Automotive Group and the Scott A. and Phyllis P. Crabtree Family Foundation.