The Illusionists is a touring magic production which features a rotating cast of 5 to 8 magicians who all specialise in specific branches of magic from stage illusions to mind reading to escapology and comedic magic.
[1] The show premiered at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia on 12 January 2012, produced by Simon Painter with Tim Lawson.
– 18.10.2020 Stunt-actor: Ben Weirheim Dancers: Kirsty Painter, Hollie Sanford England, Naomi Jeffery, Jennifer Gainey, Todd Hampton, Kane Bonke; Ash McCready; Cat Ferrier, Gemma Facinelli, Laura White, Jason Gray, Kevin Keti, Rachel Bickerton, Danielle Everdell Assistants: Antonio Hoyos, Ed Hawkins, Claudia James Dancers: Gemma Facinelli, Stephanie Potteiger, Amanda Esposito, Tamara Garrido Fernandez, Rob Coglitore, De'Niko Maurice Welch >The Warrior >The Trickster >The Manipulator Until 2016, live music was performed by “Z” (formally known as Mulatto), best known as the live band for hip hop icon Nas.
Z is originally from Long Beach, CA.
The 2016 "The Illusionists: Turn of the Century" on Broadway featured a live four-piece orchestra performing Evan Jolly's original score.