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The Illusionists: Live from Broadway™

Posted on January 12, 2016 | 6:23pm | Travel Costa Mesa

“The Illusionists: Witness the Impossible” is what the New York Daily News calls “jaw-dropping.” It’s a magic show that has smashed box office records around the world. Performances are scheduled at Costa Mesa’s Segerstrom Center for the Arts from Feb. 2-7.

 

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“The Illusionists” has captivated audiences of all ages with its hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts and breathtaking acts. You’ll witness stunning acts of grand illusion, levitation, and mind reading and, for the first time ever, a full view of a water torture escape.

 

Seven of the most incredible magicians on earth will be performing what’s one of the greatest illusionist shows anywhere.

 

The seven stars are:

 

1) The Escapologist, Andrew Basso, is quickly becoming one of the world’s most popular illusionists. Basso will hold his breath for four minutes as he tries to escape from an underwater cell.

 

2) The Manipulator, Yu Ho-Jin, was named the 2014 “Magician of the Year,” by Academy of Magical Arts. He’s considered a rising superstar in the world of magic.

 

3) The Anti-Conjuror, Dan Sperry, combines the art of magic with the macabre, and is one of the top-10 most Googled people.

 

4) The Trickster, Jeff Hobson, is the epitome of glamour and showmanship. He has audiences laughing long after the show is over.

 

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5) The Inventor, Kevin James, is one of the most prolific inventors of magic in the world, creating some of the most celebrated illusions of the last century.

 

6) The Weapon Master, Ben Blaque, has established himself as one of the foremost masters of the crossbow in the United States.

 

7) The Daredevil, Jonathan Goodwin, is one of the most creative and skilled stunt performers in the world.

 

These world-class performers, who collectively have been seen by millions of people around the globe, take inspiration from the great illusionists of the past and pair it with a contemporary aesthetic. Come see what The New York Times says is “a high-tech magic extravaganza.”

 

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Segerstrom Center for the Arts: 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

 

Call Ticket Service: 714.556.2787