Prepare to have your senses awoken and your mind blown, as a magic show graces the Bacchus Marsh Public hall next month to raise money for an important cause.
Behind the visual spectacles and magic mastery is Pentland Hills Landcare Group member and magician Mark Mayer, who is volunteering his skills and time to raise awareness and funds for an issue of high importance in Moorabool – serrated tussock.
When Mr Mayer moved to Pentland Hills from Fitzroy, he said it was only through the Landcare group that he began to learn about the extent of the problem that ravages land across the region.
“Over the years, we’ve really enjoyed being there and being a part of the Pentland Hills Landcare Group, and then, at a couple of meetings, they were talking about the serrated tussock and what a problem it is – and how most people don’t even know about it or know what it is,” Mr Mayer said.
“I’m a … professional magician, I have been for over 20 years, and I thought ‘well, if I could do a charity show that raises awareness, then we can use that money and awareness to buy more equipment, buy more poisons … and help people with their farms,’” he said.
“[Serrated tussock] is very, very tough – it’s drought tolerant – and the heads can produce 100,000 seeds and get blown in these hot winds we have around here.”
Mr Mayer said attendees can expect plenty of audience participation at this family-friendly event – titled ‘Mind Games’ due to the interactive and playful nature of the show.
The show will end with an awe-inspiring final magic track that will share an important message about serrated tussock in Moorabool.
There will be a live jazz band, drinks, food, and raffle tickets – with prizes donated by local businesses.
The event was funded through a Moorabool council grant, and all funds raised from the show will go towards Pentland Hills Landcare’s fight against serrated tussock.
The Landcare group will also have an information stand at the event.
Hosted at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall on Saturday, October 18, doors will open at 6pm and the show will begin at 7pm.
Further details and prices are available on the event page.
Details: stickytickets.com.au/ryoxa/mind_games_with_mark_mayer.aspx
