The Illusionists: Witness the Impossible

Society for the Performing Arts presents The Illusionists who invite you to Witness the Impossible!

Seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth perform mind-bending acts of magic and illusion, including many feats never seen before by audiences.

Each Illusionist is a master in his/her own field. With an assembled cast of 20 sidekicks, these masters of magic will perform a powerful mix of their most outrageous and unbelievable acts such as grand illusion, levitation, mind-reading, disappearance, and, for the first time ever, a full view water torture escape.

This group of world-class performers takes cues from the showmanship of the great illusionists of the past, such as Harry Houdini, and pairs it with a new and updated contemporary aesthetic, whose set and costume design lend the genre a theatricality and artistry rarely seen before.

The seven stars, each a master in their own field, are:

• The Manipulator, Yu Ho-Jin.  Considered a rising superstar in the world of magic; Yu Ho-Jin was recently named the 2014 “Magician of the Year,” by Academy of Magical Arts and was the first Asian to win the Grand Prix at the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques, also known as the “Olympics of Magic."
• The Anti-Conjuror, Dan Sperry. Described as Marilyn Manson meets David Copperfield, Dan combines the art of magic with the macabre and is one of the top-10 most Googled people, thanks to a legendary “America’s Got Talent” appearance.
• The Trickster, Jeff Hobson is the epitome of glamour and showmanship. Don’t be fooled by his innocent appearance; Jeff has audiences laughing long after the curtain goes down.
• The Escapologist, Andrew Basso. Italy’s star escape artist, Andrew considers Houdini his hero and is fast becoming one of the world’s most popular illusionists. He is the only person in the world to perform Houdini’s famous Water Torture Cell with absolutely no covers.
• The Inventor, Kevin James, known for innovative illusions, is an inventor, comedian and collector of the strange and unusual. Kevin is one of the most prolific inventors of magic in the world and has created some of the most celebrated illusions of the last century.
• The Warrior, Aaron Crow, a strong and silent type specializing in weapon magic, has mastered some of the most dangerous acts without saying a single word. Belgium’s international magic sensation and a first place finisher at the World Championships of Magic, he uses swords, paintball guns and powerful crossbows to keep fans on the edge of their seat.
• The Futurist, Adam Trent, shatters stereotypes and brings a new generation of magic to fans fusing technology illusions, dancing and comedy with classic techniques.

This critically-acclaimed production has played to sold out crowds in Australia, Asia and South America.

Witness the impossible with The Anti-Conjurer, The Trickster, The Escapologist, The Inventor, The Gentleman, The Enchantress, and The Surrealist when they come to Houston for the first time!

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