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Last season’s sold-out hit returns with new magic this holiday season! The world’s best-selling magic show THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY™ starring seven of the world’s greatest illusionists will play the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto from December 12, 2017 – January 7, 2018.
Tickets for THE ILLUSIONISTS are available online on Saturday June 3 at 12:01 AM and are available by visiting Mirvish.com, or by phone at 9:00 AM by calling TicketKing at 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333. Tickets will also be available in person at 12 Noon at the Princess of Wales Theatre Box Office, 300 King Street West.
This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. THE ILLUSIONISTS™–LIVE FROM BROADWAY™ has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.
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 showcasing the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth.
The seven stars, each a master in their own field, are:
· Darcy Oake (The Grand Illusionist) Over 200 million viewers tuned in to see Darcy Oake’s electrifying performance on Britain’s Got Talent. 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.
· Jeff Hobson (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.
· An Ha Lim (The Manipulator) 2006 Korea Busan International Magic Competition 1st Prize. 2006 Italy Club Convention Manipulation 1st Prize. 2007 World Magic Seminar in Asia 1st Prize. 2008 World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas - Golden Lion Award. 2008 IBM/SAM Joint Convention Stage Grand Prix. 2009 FISM WCM Manipulation 3rd Prix. 2009 Monte Carlo Magic Stars Special Guest Award.
· Charlie Frye (The Eccentric) Charlie Frye began life as a clown, performing alongside his father and grandfather. He then joined Ringling Bros. and kidnapped a ballerina and aerialist – his wife, Sherry. Together they created a distinctive, original act that’s undeniably fresh, yet designed to feel classic. Deeply schooled in the disciplines of juggling, magic, and sleight of hand, Charlie is universally applauded for his unique and unparalleled blend of skill and physical comedy.
· Raymond Crowe (The Unusualist) a world-class magician, physical comedian, trained mime, ventriloquist, inventor and master of intricate shadow puppetry. In the magic world, his unusual and highly creative acts are greatly admired and have won numerous international awards. Raymond’s unique brand of light hearted comedy, mischievous ventriloquism and exquisite shadow puppetry will guarantee belly laughs and gasps of amazement to those of any age.
· Colin Cloud (The Deductionist) one of the greatest thought readers of all time is a psychic savant known as a real-life Sherlock Holmes. Don’t play against him in a game of poker – he’s never lost.
· Jonathan Goodwin (The Daredevil) is widely considered one of the most creative, skilled, and frankly crazy stunt performers in the world. He is an accomplished knife thrower, archer, escape artist, fakir, martial artist, free diver, and free climber. Unlike the other performers in the show, Jonathan is not a magician or illusionist but he will leave the audience breathless with his death-defying stunts.
http://www.theillusionistslive.com/
THE ILLUSIONISTS – LIVE FROM BROADWAY
December 12, 2017 - January 7, 2018
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
Performance Schedule:
Dec 12 - 17: Tue-Sat 7:30 PM; Wed, Sat & Sun 1:30 PM
Dec 19 - 24: Tue-Sat 7:30 PM; Wed, Sat & Sun 1:30 PM
Dec 26 - 31: Tues, Wed, Thurs 3:00 PM, 7:30 PM/ Fri & Sat 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM/ Sun 1:30 PM
Jan 02 - 07: Tues, Wed, Thurs 3:00 PM, 7:30 PM/ Fri & Sat 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM/ Sun 1:30 PM
Added performances: Dec 27 & Jan 3 11AM
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2017-06-03
Toronto: "The Illusionists - Live from Broadway" return December 12, 2017-January 7, 2018: tix on sale June 3