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Due to unprecedented demand for tickets, six new holiday performances have been added to THE ILLUSIONISTS - Live From Broadway. Tickets to these added performances go on sale Friday December 9th at 9:30 AM online at mirvish.com or by calling Ticketking at 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333
ADDED HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES:
Wednesday December 28th, 11:00AM
Thursday December 29th, 11:00 AM
Friday December 30th, 11:00 AM
Wednesday January 4th, 11:00 AM
Thursday December 5th, 11:00 AM
Friday December 6th, 11:00 AM
On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world’s best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY™ (www.theillusionistslive.com), begins performances at the Princess of Wales Theatre from December 13, 2016 – January 8, 2017 as part of its current North American tour to more than 50 cities.
The seven stars, each a master in their own field, are:
· The Grand Illusionist, Canada’s own Darcy Oake: Over 200 million viewers tuned in to see Darcy Oake’s electrifying performance on Britain’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziQ1nXfoI38&feature=youtu.be The newest member of The Illusionists has grabbed the world’s attention with death-defying escapades, nail-biting feats and classic sleight of hand techniques. The master magician transports crowds into another dimension with exhilarating visuals and logic-defying exploits.
· 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 Deductionist, Colin Cloud: Colin Cloud is the best and maybe even the wisest man you’ve ever known. Cloud has performed for professional sceptics like Penn and Teller. He has wowed the hard-to-please Simon Cowell. He has certainly left people convinced that he does indeed have mystical skills of reading minds and influencing outcomes.
THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY™ is produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment. Conceived by Simon Painter, the show’s creative team also includes executive producer Tim Lawson, director Neil Dorward and creative director Jim Millan (the founding artistic director of Toronto’s Crow’s Theatre).
Full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts and acts of breathtaking wonder, THE ILLUSIONISTS has shattered box office records worldwide and thrilled audiences of all ages with a mind-blowing spectacular showcasing the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth.
Creative Producer Simon Painter said, “We can’t wait to bring this electrifying show to Toronto for a truly entertaining experience for the whole family. THE ILLUSIONISTS is the most non-stop and powerful mix of outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on the live stage.”
http://www.theillusionistslive.com/
THE ILLUSIONISTS – LIVE FROM BROADWAY
December 13, 2016 - January 8, 2017
Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. West, Toronto
Available online at mirvish.com
By phone 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333
In-person at the theatre box office
Tickets: $49 - $130
Performance Schedule:
Week of Dec 12: Tue-Fri 7:30 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 7:30 PM, Sunday 1:30 PM
Week of Dec 19: Tues – Fri 7:30 PM; Wed, Thurs, Sat 1:30 PM , No Show Sun Dec 25
Week of Dec 26: Tues – Fri 7:30 PM; Wed, Thurs, Fri, 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, Sat 1:30 PM
Week of Jan 2: Tues – Sat 7:30 PM; Wed, Thurs, Fri, 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, Sat 1:30 PM
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2016-12-08
Toronto: Six performances added to "The Illusionists" due to audience demand