Eden Choi Joins Now You See Me Live at the London Coliseum

 

Adapted from an article by Olivia Rook, originally published by London Theatre

South Korean magician and rising international star Eden Choi has been announced as a special guest performer in the highly anticipated stage production Now You See Me Live. The show will debut at London Coliseum on July 31, 2026, for a limited five-week engagement.

Choi first gained widespread attention as a semi-finalist on Britain's Got Talent in 2025. His innovative performances and original style quickly earned him international recognition. Since then, he has appeared on France's Got Talent and South Korea’s televised magician competition The Magic Star.

In addition to his television appearances, Choi has created and starred in several original productions, including his 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Proust Effect and a one-man theatrical production staged in Guatemala in 2026.

In Now You See Me Live, Choi joins an elite cast known as “The Horsemen,” featuring Enzo Weyne, Andrew Basso, Gabriella Lester, and Matthew Pomeroy.

Inspired by the blockbuster Now You See Me film franchise, the live production promises a thrilling blend of cutting-edge illusions, daring solo stunts, and large-scale theatrical spectacle.

The creative team behind the production includes Simon Painter as Creative Producer, Adam Trent as Co-Creator, Tim Lawson as Executive Producer, and Ash Jacks McCready and Kirsty White as Creative Directors. Enzo Weyne also serves as Illusion Director.

With Eden Choi now added to the lineup, Now You See Me Live is shaping up to be one of the most exciting magic productions to hit London in recent years. Fans of theatrical illusion and modern magic will not want to miss this extraordinary event.

Harry Kellar: The Master Magician & Wizard of Wonders

 

                                                                A fun Harry Kellar bio video 

Michael Kent on Fool Us

 

Dan Tongs' Cabaret Lecture notes

 

Now available at www.magiciansmagicshop.com 

13 effects taught
Torn & Restored newspaper
Weigle’s Three to one
The Malini egg bag
Cut & Restored rope
Pentagon test
The bill in the can
The fourth eye
Two card revelation plus rise
Lejun
Astral Encore
Linking rings
Linking paper rings
White’s epic
This set of notes look brand new and even comes with playing cards that are in a sealed bag in the back of the book.

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Exhibition in Sofia Celebrates the Legacy of Legendary Illusionist Mister Senko

 Magic fans in Bulgaria have a special reason to celebrate this month as a new exhibition in Sofia honors the remarkable life and career of one of the country's most famous illusionists, Mister Senko.

Born Evstati Hristov Karayonchev in 1905, Mister Senko became an international sensation and remains one of the most beloved figures in Bulgarian entertainment history. Often referred to as “The Headless Man,” he amazed audiences around the world with his innovative illusions and theatrical presentations.

The exhibition opens on May 13 at Kino & Bar Cabana, located in the park surrounding the National Palace of Culture. Visitors can view a collection of rare vintage posters from Mister Senko’s career, generously provided by journalist Dragomir Draganov. Organized with support from the Sofia Municipality, the exhibit will remain open through May 27.

The celebration continues on May 15 with the nationwide premiere of Semkata: A Film About Mister Senko, directed by Stanislav Todorov-Rogi. The documentary was produced to mark the 120th anniversary of the magician’s birth, which was commemorated in 2025.

Mister Senko’s most famous illusion, Removing the Head, brought him international acclaim and astonished audiences in Hollywood. The act earned him a special award from the American Association of Magicians in Indiana in 1961. Other signature illusions included The Electric Chair and Sawing a Woman in Half with a Circular Saw.

Nearly four decades after his passing in 1987, Mister Senko’s influence continues to inspire magicians and magic enthusiasts around the world. His creativity, showmanship, and groundbreaking illusions secured his place as one of the great masters of magical entertainment.

Source: Adapted from reporting by Radio Bulgaria. Original article by Rositsa Petkova, edited by Miglena Ivanova.

Jason Ladanye at The Magic Castle