Show "The Illusionists" (The Illusionists Broadway). “Our equipment was created by the same people who worked on the David Copperfield show The Illusionists Chizhovka Arena

From February 7 to 11 at the Palace "Ukraine" on the show The Illusionists you will witness how real magic is done. Dizzying tricks, bewitching illusions and magical secrets that cannot be unraveled - all this will be shown to you by the best illusionists in the world. And here's what you need to know about The Illusionists:

“The Illusionists is the biggest magic show that started on Broadway and now travels all over the world.

“Each performance features seven illusionists, each specializing in one branch of magic, from stage illusion to mind reading and comedic magic.

- The composition of the participants periodically changes and surprises with new tricks.

- Each participant has his own stage name related to their area of ​​specialization. For example, Manipulator, Forger, Weapon Master, Magic Master, Showman, Magician, Escape Master, Immortal, Clairvoyant and so on.

— James Mohr, who specializes in life-threatening stunts like spinning on the edge of a sword, rose to fame in 2013 when he took part in a British talent show Got Talent, and the video with his performance scored 88 million views on YouTube.

- Escape Master Andrew Basso was nicknamed Harry Houdini's heir after performing the great magician's original trick, the Water Torture Chamber.

— The magician Josephine Lee is one of the few people in the world who performs the Death Table trick. In addition, together with the Dutch magician Hans Klok, they set a record for the number of fastest illusions in 5 minutes, which no one can still surpass.

— Fans of the stage magician Gus Petit are such stars as Elton John, Jean Reno and Guillaume Canet. In addition, on French television he has his own evening show, which comes out every Friday, Vendredi Tout Est Permis.

— Specializing in magic tricks with playing cards Yoo Ho Jin is the Academy's 2014 Magician of the Year magical arts and the Grand Prix of the International Federation of Magical Societies.

- A hereditary illusionist from Mexico, Leonardo Bruno, already at the age of 7 won the main prize of the Texas Association of Illusionists, and at the age of 19 he began to give shows around the world with the famous magician Kevin James, in 2017 he joined the show The Illusionists.

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The European tour of the seven best illusionists in the world will begin next January. After a resounding success in the US, Australia, Canada and the UK, The Illusionists continues to conquer Europe. A week-long tour in Moscow's Crocus City Hall was sold out, and next year the great magicians will receive a residence in this hall for two whole weeks. Then, for the first time, a show of this level will come to St. Petersburg and Minsk.

The Illusionists was created by a team of experienced producers led by Simon Painter and Tim Lawson. The show premiered in 2012 at the Sydney Opera House in Australia. Since then, box office records have been set in Sydney, Melbourne, London and Mexico City. According to producer Simon Painter, the New York tour marked a turning point in The Illusionists' success: "No one has done a show like this since Copperfield." Critics immediately dubbed the project "The most successful show in the history of Broadway."

“We must understand that in our time high technology, it is difficult to surprise the audience with just classical magic, - says Painter, - Therefore, we added theatricality to the tricks, special effects, interactive, in general, made the performance even more spectacular. It is extremely difficult to bring illusionists of this level together and make them adapt their numbers to the show. But I have confidence in their skill. I am still amazed at how they do it!”

Five to eight illusionists participate in the show. IN new version"Illusionists" will be attended by: the forger James More, the great magician Luis De Matos, the alchemist Leonardo Bruno, the unforgettable Enzo, the escape master Andrew Basso, the manipulator Yu Ho-Jin (Yu Ho-Jin) and magician Josephine Lee (Josephine Lee). Each of them has extraordinary abilities and has its own specialization.

The great magician Luis De Matos is Portugal's most famous illusionist with his own rated TV show, "Magician of the Year" by the Hollywood Academy of Magical Arts. Magician Josephine Lee, whose strong point is deadly tricks, is one of the few who performs the famous "Death Table". Escape artist Andrew Basso has been called "Houdini's heir" for his amazing performance of the most dangerous trick in the history of magic, the Water Torture Chamber. Forger James More made his debut in the British talent competition in 2013 and immediately became the most polar participant of the season, because what he does defies any laws of physics. Unforgettable Enzo credits David Copperfield as his inspiration and can make a helicopter appear on the scene. The manipulator Yoo Ho-Jin specializes in tricks with playing cards and for the sleight of his hands was awarded significant awards in the world of illusion art, and experts consider him the "future of magic". Alchemist Leonadro Bruno is one of the most famous magicians in Mexico in the third generation, who gained tremendous experience in stage performances, working in tandem with the famous Kevin James (Kevin James).

Simon Painter: “I'm sure our show will amaze people from young to old! Illusionists will present a powerful mix of incredible and transcendent deeds that could ever be seen with your own eyes! We are all delighted that we will be able to show the show in Minsk. 2016 has been an amazing year for us and we look forward to continuing.”

By bringing together seven magicians, the producers create an action that is hard to believe. The composition of the participants is still kept secret. Here is a video of some of the magicians who previously amazed the audience with their tricks in The Illusionists:

Anti-focuser Dan Sperry

Escape Master Andrew Basso

Inventor Kevin James

Manipulator Yu Ho Jin

The show "Illusionists" will be held in Minsk on February 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Chizhovka-Arena. Tickets are already on sale. Active special offer for the purchase of a family ticket (from two people).

The magical elite, the Illusionists, are returning to the Ukraine Palace from April 02 to 05, where they will present an exciting new show full of amazing and often dangerous action. It is more technological and modern than previous versions. Plus, the show offers stage illusions, mind reading, escaping handcuffs or water torture chambers, and more! The Illusionist experience goes beyond human imagination and welcomes viewers into a world in which they cannot distinguish reality from illusion.

Magic show reviews are amazing

The Times of London proclaimed it the "Realm du Soleil of Magic". The Nottingham Post was no less subtle, as the editor exclaimed, "This is proof of the impossible!"

One visitor said: “The first five minutes are worth the entire ticket price. Our entire family watched the show in silent amazement. You must see it."

World-famous Illusionists replicate legendary magic masters such as Harry Houdini in their amazing feats. Using Newest technologies, lighting effects, spectacular stages and costumes, The Illusionists bring the tradition of stage magic into a new and exciting era.

The show that breaks records around the world

The Illusionists - Live From Broadway is the most successful show in the history of Broadway, breaking records all over the world. During its existence, the Illusionists appeared in more than 200 cities and 40 countries. Only in the first half of this year they gave about a hundred performances in nineteen European capitals.

The Illusionists also keep records of ticket sales in Sydney, London, Mexico City and Melbourne.

Their performances were filmed in London for the ITV special and in Los Angeles for the NBC special. They excited audiences in popular television shows"Talent" and in such famous talk shows as Ellen DeGeneres and Jonathan Ross. They presented their art in the halls of the White House and in front of the Royal Prince of Monaco. And now they are returning to Kyiv again!

The presentation of the best-selling Broadway project has begun in Minsk. The show premiered in 2012 at the Sydney Opera House in Australia. Since then, the illusionists have already traveled to 200 cities in 25 countries, achieving resounding success in the US, Australia, Canada and the UK. Now the show "The Illusionists" continues to conquer Europe.

The show was attended by seven illusionists known throughout the world. Photo: / Evgeny Gonchar

The performance was created with the help of experienced producers led by Simon Painter and Tim Lawson. The version of the show, which was prepared for Belarus, will feature forger James More, the great magician Luis de Matoche, the alchemist Leonardo Bruno, the unforgettable Enzo, escape master Andrew Basso, manipulator Yu Ho-Jin and magician Josephine Lee. Each of them has been honing his skills for many years and is now ready to demonstrate his skills to the public on the stage of the Chizhovka Arena.

In the photo: artist of the Broadway show "The Illusionists" Luis de Matos. Photo: / Evgeny Gonchar

“At the performance, the audience will have a unique opportunity to see not just one show, as is usually the case, but as many as 7 performances from 7 different illusionists who will show their best the best rooms, - emphasized artist of the Broadway show "The Illusionists" Luis de MATOS. - I assure you that our show will be interesting to people of absolutely all ages, so do not hesitate to come to us with your whole family. Moreover, it should be done. After all, magic is interesting to everyone, from children to the elderly. Every time we go on stage, we prove before your eyes that there is no clear line between the possible and the impossible.”

The performance will provide an opportunity to see the magic of the XXI century. Photo: / Evgeny Gonchar

The record-breaking box office show The Illusionists will stay in Minsk until February 4. Full of hilarious magic tricks, deadly elements and breathtaking wonders, this mesmerizing spectacle will captivate everyone. The talent of the seven most incredible illusionists is organically complemented by theatricality and the use of modern technology.

A series of performances begins in St. Petersburg A show of this magnitude was organized by the Matrёshka concerts team - real professionals great experience work. This year Matrёshka will organize concerts, (Johnny Depp's group) and many others.

The Piterzavtra correspondent visited the rehearsal of magicians in the Ice Palace, looked at the performances and talked with the artists.

The twilight of the Ice Palace covers with a veil of mystery. And the very fabulous word "palace" speaks of an approaching miracle. The sounds of mystical music are heard from afar. Under the cover of fog, people bring props to the stage, adjust the spotlights. Everything around turns into silhouettes, wandering shadows. Bizarre figures appear through the night, created in the once hockey arena.

All this on the eve of The Illusionists show. Seven magicians from all over the world came to St. Petersburg to show their art. No, it's not art, it's magic.

Each illusionist has his own unique program, each is recognized as the best in his country. Some of them have the title of "Wizard of the Year", someone collects stadiums. But together they create a miracle.

The performance takes place in colorful costumes, extras dance, complex scenery replace each other.

Alchemist

The lights go out on the stage, but then, like stars, thousands of light bulbs flicker. Leaves Leonardo Bruno, nicknamed the Alchemist. This is a hereditary illusionist from Mexico, who received his first award at the age of seven.

Bruno is wearing a doctor's coat and goggles. From under the black cloth, he pulls out... a chainsaw! Many have heard about the trick with sawing a person, but, after sawing, Bruno "stitches" the assistant with a stapler.

Manipulator

Japanese Yoo Ho Jin hypnotizes the viewer. In the hands of the Manipulator is a deck of cards. In complete silence, without saying the cherished: “Three, seven, ace!”, He receives four cards out of two, eight out of four. Under each card are coins, moving either into the hand of the magician, or under another card.

At the end of the performance, Yoo Ho Jin turns some coins into a watch on a chain, proving that time is money.

Falsifier

When you see the numbers of James More, a chill runs down your back, and your palms sweat. If Bruno was sawing an assistant, then Mor simply separates his legs from himself, as if something was not needed, and then splices them together, as if putting on trousers.

The iron cage is taken out. The assistant sets fire to the spikes on it with a torch. The hall was lit up with a flickering light. James lays down inside the cage. The curtain falls, and the magician teleports in a second, and a fire burns in the place where he just stood. Maybe the magic is fiction, but the flame is real.

And the living illusionist is already waving his hand from the audience.

Archmage

Grand Magician Luis de Matos shared his impressions of the city and talked about the show

I liked St. Petersburg, I was curious to learn about it. I'm here for the first time. Many of my friends said that this is a beautiful city. And when I arrived, I was convinced that it was true.

— What inspires you?

— I try to find my magic in real life, pop culture. No matter how I spend my time playing Angry Birds or doing magic on stage. It seems to me that in our show, the inspiration came to the producers: to collect seven performers, even the creators of magic. Therefore, the show is the best seven styles, seven illusionists, seven parts of the world. This is our uniqueness.

Will there be real magic in the show?

“I believe the magic happens in the imagination of the audience. We use tricks, secrets, mirrors, magnets. So, we create illusions, but it turns into magic. Spending time with us, the viewer's dreams change, the imagination and perception of the world change. This is magic, and then I believe in it.

The Illusionists show runs in St. Petersburg at the Ice Palace (Pyatiletok Ave., 1) until February 18 inclusive.

Tickets:

bileter.ru/afisha/show/Illusionists.html

Journalist: Andrey Shved
Photo: Vteme (Piterzavtra)