Mario the Maker Magician celebrates summer with more magnificent Soho shows

So much so that he's decided to celebrate the start of the school summer holidays by extending his run at Underbelly Boulevard, Soho, London meaning that even more local kids have an opportunity to catch the show before it ends on August 4.

Branded 'the best kid's magician in the world!' by David Blaine, Mario the Maker Magician has toured his contagiously happy and inspiring show across the globe, performing everywhere from Broadway to an award winning turn on the Adelaide Fringe to Sesame Street.

Filled with robots, slaptick and not a little magic, the show transports viewers to a world of creativity, make believe and earnest, heart-felt fun.

A production made for all the family by a family, Mario works closely with his wife Katie and two children (the real bosses) to bring delight and wonder to audiences wherever they go, sharing the family motto,'invent together, learn together, dream together'.

A first generation Italian-American from New York Mario, whose real name is Mario Marchese, says of visiting London: “To pack up my robots and transport my family and show to such an incredible city for two months is a dream come true. I'm excited to bring a little New York to London and then bring some London back home to New York!"

Although nearly sold out, the extra performances are scheduled for 11am and 2:30pm from Thursday to Sunday.

Mario the Maker Magician will be on at Underbelly Boulevard, 6 Walker's Court, Soho, London. Tickets from £11.50