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David Williamson is an international award-winning magician who has been entertaining audiences for over 40 years. He has won multiple awards for his unique and comedic style of magic and has performed on various TV shows and in theaters around the world. David feels incredibly fortunate to be able to do what he loves for a living and is grateful for the opportunity to meet new people and bring magic and laughter to the world. His performances are filled with humor and audience participation, making them a hit with audiences of all ages. David has been featured in numerous publications and is highly regarded in the world of magic. His book of magic instruction has been translated into five languages. He believes that magic is a gift that should be shared with others, and he is dedicated to bringing joy and wonder to people’s lives through his performances.
Instagram: @magicwilly
Website: www.davidwilliamson.com
Kevin James became interested in the art of magic at a very early age. He remembers seeing his first magic performance and more importantly how it made him feel. He decided early on that performing magic for the world was going to be his life’s calling. His style of performance is anything but conventional. His unique comedy and magic has gained him a reputation as a world-class visual artist. Kevin’s fresh approach has allowed him to headline in some of the world’s top theatres. He has performed in 110 countries to date. Some of his past performances include Broadway, the West End, the Crazy Horse in Paris, Royal performances for the Prince of Monaco, Prince of Bahrain and the Sultan of Dubai. In Las Vegas he has headlined in nearly every major casino and a Command Performance for President Obama at the White House. He’s also one of the highest viewed magicians on YouTube with many millions of views. He has been featured in The Illusionists from its inception.
Kevin is a very prolific magical inventor and consultant. Not only is his show original but many of his ideas has made their way into the shows of other famous magicians like Doug Henning, Penn & Teller, Mark Wilson and David Copperfield, as well as several films. He received a Creative Fellowship Award from The Academy of Magical Arts and Sciences in Hollywood in 2004 and is a multiple Stage and Parlour Magician of the Year. Kevin is related to the legendary P.T. Barnum and in many ways, is like his famous ancestor. His art vision was to create the most unique show on the planet and make adults feel like a kid again. Best job ever!
Instagram: @kevinjamestheinventor
Website: www.kjmagic.com
Chris Cox knows what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, who the hell is Chris Cox? Lucky you’re reading this then! He’s a multi-award winning ‘mind reader who can’t read minds’ and the only mind reader in history to have played New York’s Broadway, London’s West End & Sydney Opera House having been seen live by over 750,000 people worldwide. He’s the star of the BBC’s Chris Cox’s Mind Boggling Magic & Killer Magic and has been featured on NBC’s The Today Show. Outside of performing Chris is a creative for Harry Potter & The Cursed Child, Lapland UK, DC Comic’s Park Row Restaurant and Punchdrunk. The UK’s Guardian Newspaper say he is “one of the most exciting entertainers in Britain” with The New York Times saying he’s ‘a hyperactive Harry Potter who knows what you’re thinking.’ Though Chris is far too modest to mention it.
Instagram: @magiccox
Website: magiccox.com
The young enchanting Spanish magician, Pablo, has made himself known internationally as a prodigy. Pablo held the record three times for the youngest illusionist winner in Spain. The recognition of his extraordinary skills granted him the tittle “Golden Magician” in Paris, France “Magician D’Or” and the winning title of “Heir of Illusion” in the House of Magic. Pablo was welcomed to perform all over Europe with reputable international events like “The Royal Garden” or “The Art of Magic.” Pablo allows his audience to remain a captivating and charmed curiosity throughout his talent and he displays beauty when performing. He allows minds to be opened and really put into doubt on what one actually sees.
Instagram: @pablo.canovas
Website: pablocanovas.com
James More is currently one of the world’s leading and most viral illusionists. He first made an impact after an incredible run on Britain’s Got Talent back in 2013 and has the most viewed audition from his series with over 100 million hits on YouTube. The British-born illusionist continued to make waves with his own sell-out tour, “Theatre of Illusion” and soon after, he was approached by the world’s largest touring magic show, “The Illusionists.” Having performed with the show in over 50 countries around the globe, More became the first British magician in history to appear on Broadway in New York City. His growing reputation also includes special guest appearances on The Ellen Show, America’s Got Talent and ITV’S Tonight at the London Palladium
Instagram: @jamesmoremagic
Website: jamesmoremagic.com
LEONARDO BRUNO –
It was 1997 when Leonardo Bruno decided to be part of the world of magic. His grandfather Leonardo Trebole, one of the most important magicians in Mexico and Latin America, was his inspiration and teacher at the beginning of his career. Leonardo Bruno has traveled the world using magic as a means to stimulate people’s imagination and senses. He believes that magic can influence people regardless of their age, language, or culture. “It is the invisible thread that binds people to tell stories, to revive the past, to believe in the impossible, to imagine the future, to marvel at the simpleness of life or to let the child out that all adults have inside. If I had to define my professional career, I’d say I recount events and stories from the past using magic to illustrate them.” In 2013, he created a show that was part of the Vaudeville Variety Show at the Grand Canyon, Arizona where he performed for more than a year for visitors from different parts of the world. Leonardo Bruno sees magic as a theatrical spectacle that aims to connect with the emotions of the spectators through common experiences. He says, “It’s a choreography that illustrates stories that the public can identify with.” He then went on to travel. To date, he has worked in more than 20 countries in important venues such as Magic Castle and Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, USA; Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in Brisbane, Australia; WTC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Marina Bay Sands (MBS) in Singapore; Palais des Congrès in Paris, France; Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia; and the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo, Monaco, and among others. Since 2015 Leonardo Bruno has been part of the cast The Illusionists where he presents classic effects. Some of them were created by Kevin James, such as the floating rose (which David Copperfield includes in his show in Las Vegas) as well as the amputated hand that comes to life, the bowling ball that appears from a notebook, the card that materializes inside a balloon, and the big production of snow. He currently lives and works in Las Vegas, Nevada but considers himself a citizen of the world. “All the countries I’ve visited have made me feel at home. Magic connects me to people’s feelings. It’s a universal language.”
Instagram: @itsleonardobruno
Website: https://leonardobruno.com/