That takes time and effort. That isn’t an insult, but just don’t expect David Copperfield in the 90’s. I loved Paul Dubek who opened, drove and brought warmth and charm to the show. ... A well acted period spectacle that will keep you guessing throughout. For this price in the West End, it’s disappointing considering this iconic stage.

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Last seen in the West End in 2015 and having just played Broadway, The Illusionists is not “mind-blowing spectacular showcasing the jaw dropping talents” – it’s some very polished magicians doing some great tricks very well.
There’s no pyro for example despite a recent tweet. What I do love though is that magic is back in London and still relevant. The Illusionists 2019 Review & Interviews… This may well be “The world’s biggest selling magic spectacular”, but the The Illusionists – Direct From Broadway doesn’t quite stack up as a West End show.. Let me be clear, this show isn’t horrible – it’s a nicely produced (touring standard) magic show that has a great host and one breathtaking act. However, as a kids / family night out at a variety/comedy/magic show this is a 5* experience equivalent to a world class cruise ship production. Illusionists feels like a massive let down and incongruous to “jaw dropping” quotes in the publicity. Adam offered a lovely finale akin to the 2015 production and is a pro, Chris Cox was exhaustingly pathologically cheerful & James & Enzo offered two lovely pieces of crafted illusions but the show was stollen by the fabulous Ho-Jin.

The show is formulaic. I therefore conclude that despite being “Direct from Broadway” this show is not the same cast, scale or calibre of talent/production – which you could say is misleading. The Illusionists previously wowed New York audiences three record-breaking years in a row with Witness The Impossible, Live on Broadway, and Turn Of The Century, and around the world including smash hit engagements on London’s West End and on tour around the United States and Canada. Find out more about this new documentary, which is currently in production: © 2020 THE ILLUSIONISTS - a documentary about body image and globalization. Truly there isn’t any “spectacle”  but there is charm and the children will love it. Start the ball rolling by posting a comment on this article!

Bringing their must-be-seen-to-be-believed talents to the Marquis stage as the cast of The Illusionists – Magic Of The Holidays are: Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. Premiered at the Teatre Borràs in Barcelona in December 2013,it moved to the Teatre Coliseum where it became the most successful show in Barcelona for 12 consecutive weeks, beating the great musicals at the box office. This year’s family-friendly show promises even more illusions, close-up magic, mentalism, daring escapes, and technological spectacle performed by master entertainers who’ve captivated audiences worldwide on stages from the famed Magic Castle to Royal Variety Performances to multiple seasons of “America’s Got Talent.”.

I wanted to love this show but I simply enjoyed it as a Monday night out. This year’s family-friendly show promises even more illusions, close-up magic, mentalism, daring escapes, and technological spectacle performed by master entertainers who’ve captivated audiences worldwide. Enjoy an exclusive interview with Adam Trent: The all-star line-up includes The Showman James More, The Unforgettable Enzo Weyne, The Manipulator Yu Ho-Jin, The Futurist Adam Trent, The Mentalist Chris Cox, The Trickster Paul Dabek and The Daredevil Jonathan Goodwin.
Let me be clear, this show isn’t horrible – it’s a nicely produced (touring standard) magic show that has a great host and one breathtaking act. It certainly is not spectacular. After shattering box-office records around the world, The Illusionists are ready to dazzle audiences with a brand new set of acts, right in time for the holiday season. After several shows (Dreams, The Night Abbozzi and The Amazing Story of Mr. Every trick (other than Goodwin’s escape) is ‘loaded in’ opposed to a ‘production piece’ (like levitation) which has to be rigged at the theatre. If this was on tour I’d give it 4* but in the West End (yards from The Lion King & Harry Potter) I can’t truthfully recommend this show at £99 although tickets do start from £25. Come November 29th and master illusionists will put together a family-friendly show with mind-blowing acts featuring close-up magic daring escapes, mentalism, and technological spectacle!

It’s mostly unoriginal and doesn’t bring much new to the table. Some lol old variety gags and a beautiful way with the punters. The mind-blowing spectacular of The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays showcases the jaw dropping talents of the most incredible Illusionists on earth, alongside special guests Light Balance. All Rights Reserved. Furthermore, some images used to promote this show are from tricks that do not appear.

With one exception there’s nothing new, original or clever about this show. I’m not worried that there aren’t any female magicians in the show, there aren’t any (of this standard) in Vegas either – it is what it is. running time: 85 min (director’s cut); 52 min (educational), languages: English, French, Japanese, Italian (with English subtitles). Review and interviews by Alex Belfield for Celebrity Radio 7th July 2019. What does bother me though is that the standard of acts does hugely vary throughout the show. Having just seen David Blaine on tour for £45 and Criss Angel in Vegas for less than £100, I can’t help but feel very short changed in terms of a 2019 production. A beautiful artist. Clearly this man has dedicated his life, daily, to card manipulation.

I guess I was hoping for more. Escapology seems timeless and his scorpion routine was a treat of Blaine proportions.

Like panto – “he’s almost certainly behind you” is a little draining! This may well be “The world’s biggest selling magic spectacular”, but the The Illusionists – Direct From Broadway doesn’t quite stack up as a West End show. Required fields are marked *. Yu Ho-Jin steals the show with is manipulations…. How is it possible this is less impressive 30 years later?