Review: The Amazing Bubble Show
Picture: Having fun at The Amazing Bubble Show (Image credit: Creative Futures Photography).
Following a successful run during the 2025 program, Brisbane-based magician Glen Rhodes has just three Amazing Bubble Shows during the 2026 Moreton Bay Anywhere Festival. The Amazing Bubble Show is exactly what the title suggests—a simple, kid-friendly 45-minute event that shares Glen’s love of bubbles, and showcases his skill at producing ever-increasing numbers and types of bubble.
Within 5 minutes of starting the show, Glenn had the kids in the room dancing about and trying to 'keep those bubbles alive.' As the show progressed, so the size and variety of bubbles increased. The crowd-pleasing smoke ‘snow’ bubbles and volcano flames were definite highlights—and the closing ‘people in big bubble’ pieces were an excellent way in which to bring The Amazing Bubble Show to a close.
Although The Amazing Bubble Show is a kid-friendly event, there were also a number of adults who were keen to take part, and who I am sure enjoyed Glen’s quirky sense of humour and references to being ‘invisi-bubble,’ and bubbles ‘tasting like chicken.’
Glen paced the show to ensure that every child (of any age!) who wanted to participate had an opportunity to be in or under a bubble—including the entertaining ‘bubble hair’ and the ‘wow moment’ of standing in a large bubble tube. The accompanying adults in the room enjoyed seeing the delight and surprise on their kids faces, and appreciated the opportunities to take photos of the key moments. I am guessing that there might just be a few profile pictures that have now been changed to feature bubbles.
Picture: Having fun at The Amazing Bubble Show (Image credit: Creative Futures Photography).
Picture: Having fun at The Amazing Bubble Show (Image credit: Creative Futures Photography).
Picture: Having fun at The Amazing Bubble Show (Image credit: Creative Futures Photography).
Picture: Glen Rhodes’ science and smoke at The Amazing Bubble Show (Image credit: Creative Futures Photography).
By the end of the set there were adults volunteering to be part of the action, and every child that wanted to participate had enjoyed a bubble moment. As Glen shared tips as to how bubbles can be created at home, by simply combining dishwashing liquid with straws, I can imagine there will be a lot of clean kids clamouring to hold their own bubble shows at home.
I gather Magic Glen’s Amazing Bubble Show is also available for kid's parties (perhaps ideal for groups of kids up to age 10), or catch him at one of his remaining two 2026 Moreton Bay Anywhere Festival shows. You may not be dazzled, but it’s always great to find something that sparks joy, wonder and delight for kids of all ages. After all, as Glen says, ‘who doesn’t like bubbles?’
Picture: Having fun at The Amazing Bubble Show (Image credit: Creative Futures Photography).
Audience information: The 2026 Anywhere Festival Moreon Bay program includes performances of The Amazing Bubble Show at Strathpine, Narangba and North Lakes Community Halls/Centres (9, 16 & 17 May 2026). Tickets $20 (plus $4.40 ticket fee). All ages (recommend 4+). 45 minutes.
The reviewer attended the 9 May 2026 11:30am performance at the Strathpine Community Centre (199 Gympie Road, Strathpine, 4500).