Liam Jumpertz (LJ) is no stranger to performing on the streets / in fun venues around Melbourne or in the Melbourne Magic Festival for that matter! He’s a self confessed close up magic tragic, so let’s learn more about him.

1. Tell us more about your show title…what makes you a close up tragic?
   There are two possible answers for the meaning behind the title for you new show. I’ve faced a lot of adversity to get to my new show this year, and I thought it was a lovely little play on the phrase ‘close up magic’.
   
2. You’ve previously performed at many past Melbourne Magic Festivals. Why should audiences come and see your show this year?
   This show is filled with brand new magic that I haven’t performed in previous shows, plus all of the wit and charm I can muster! This is the perfect show to enjoy with friends or family.
   
3. What are you most looking forward to at the 2023 Melbourne Magic Festival?
   As you may remember I caught Covid last year the day of my first show. So this year I’m most looking forward to actually being able to participate in the festival and be around the performers and audiences alike.
   
4. Do you have a favourite card? If so, what is it?
   Probably the joker. Mostly due to the unpredictability factor of the card.
   
5. Who is your favourite close up magician (and why)?
   Hard choice but probably I’d go more local than worldwide famous, Nick Kay is one of the absolute best close up magicians I’ve ever seen live and the amount of time and effort he puts in to the craft is astounding.

If you haven’t had the chance to see LJ perform, don’t miss out on his show this year. It’ll be a tragedy if you miss out! Tickets to Close Up Magic Tragic are available here

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