Perth Fringe Festival’s Magnus Danger Magnus impresses reviewer Clem Chapman, 10, in Kaboom science show

The self-described “world’s stupidest genius” Magnus Danger Magnus took to the stage in the all-new KABOOM! science show at Perth Fringe Festival, and what a spectacle it was! This electrifying show began with a voice-over egging kids on to pull a giant orange lever, which young Lincoln in the front row eventually did. Magnus Danger Magnus then exploded onto stage and wowed the audience with his first experiment, freezing a squishy toy in liquid nitrogen and breaking it with a hammer. Magnus went on to deflate a balloon in liquid nitrogen, then when he blew it off, the balloon “magically” re-inflated. The highly comedic mad scientist always made sure safety came third and that he was wearing full protective gear whenever kids were on stage! Magnus also used his prestigious ADHD qualification (which trumps a PhD by one letter!) to his full advantage. My favourite part of the show was when Magnus made an enormous plume of flames with two chemicals, then explained that nine out of ten pharmacies have these two chemicals next each other on the shelf! Throughout the show, Magnus cracked smart jokes and puns for the adults, making it a show for the whole family, not just the kids. Near the end of the show, Magnus brought his hairless cat, Artemis, out onto the stage and unsuccessfully attempted to teach it to do a hand action. Perhaps the most impressive part of the show, though, was when Magnus covered his hand with flammable bubbles and set it on fire! Magnus Danger Magnus showed everyone that science isn’t boring or dull, even when high school textbooks and essays can make it seem that way. KABOOM! is an amazing show with an amazing presenter, highly recommended for kids aged 7 to 13. With only two KABOOM! performances left on February 11 and 12, I suggest you jump online and book tickets before they all sell out! 4.5 stars Reviewed by Clem Chapman, 10