The Magic & Circus Show Christmas Edition
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Rhett Marrow and Jason Gray are beloved Queenslanders who know how to delight a crowd of all ages with the circus and magic skills. Bring the family and have an afternoon of laughter and awe over the Christmas holidays! Where: Queen Street Mall stage. When: Every Saturday and Sunday in December (6-7, 13-14 and 20-21 December). Times: 12pm and 1pm.
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