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The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays Digital Program

 

CHRIS COX - THE MENTALIST



Chris Cox knows what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, who the hell is Chris Cox? Lucky you’re reading this then! He’s a multi-award winning 'mind reader who can't read minds’ and the only mind-reader in history to have played New York’s Broadway, London’s West End & Sydney Opera House having been seen live by over 750,000 people worldwide. He’s the star of the BBC’s Chris Cox’s Mind Boggling Magic & Killer Magic and has been featured on NBC’s The Today Show. Outside of performing Chris is a creative for Harry Potter & The Cursed Child, Lapland UK, DC Comic’s Park Row Restaurant and Punchdrunk. The UK’s Guardian Newspaper say he is “one of the most exciting entertainers in Britain” with The New York Times saying he’s ‘a hyperactive Harry Potter who knows what you’re thinking.’ Though Chris is far too modest to mention it.

Instagram: @magiccox
Website: magiccox.com

 

HYUNJOON KIM - THE MANIPULATOR



Hyunjoon Kim was born in 1991 in Korea. He started showing interest in magic at age 12. As he was winning awards in competitions at the early age 14, he surfaced as an extremely talented young magician to the Korean magic industry. He won the Grand Prix at the Italian International Magic Competition at the young age of 16. After that, he won numerous magic contests in Hong Kong, Russia, England, etc. and has won seven awards including Champion at the American Magic Championship. His expertise is in manipulation using pure hand technique. It requires extreme discipline and a highly skilled technique that he has transformed into an art form as kin as a sharp knife. Anyone who sees his performance is amazed, as his skill sets are a form of art proven through his winning the top prize at the world magic championship FISM in 2012. And 2023, he Winning blackpool Magic Convention "The one", where only one winner is selected, He certified the world's best by winning the title of The One.
Now you can also experience the art of next-level magic.

Instagram: @hyunjoonkim_artist
Website: www.hyunjoonkim.com

 

KEVIN JAMES - THE INVENTOR



Kevin James became interested in the art of magic at a very early age. He remembers seeing his first magic performance and more importantly how it made him feel. He decided early on that performing magic for the world was going to be his life's calling. His style of performance is anything but conventional. His unique comedy and magic has gained him a reputation as a world-class visual artist. Kevin’s fresh approach has allowed him to headline in some of the world's top theatres. He has performed in 110 countries to date.

Some of his past performances include Broadway, the West End, the Crazy Horse in Paris, Royal performances for the Prince of Monaco, Prince of Bahrain and the Sultan of Dubai. In Las Vegas he has headlined in nearly every major casino and a Command Performance for President Obama at the White House. He’s also one of the highest viewed magicians on YouTube with many millions of views. He has been featured in The Illusionists from its inception.

Kevin is a very prolific magical inventor and consultant. Not only is his show original but many of his ideas has made their way into the shows of other famous magicians like Doug Henning, Penn & Teller, Mark Wilson and David Copperfield, as well as several films. He received a Creative Fellowship Award from The Academy of Magical Arts and Sciences in Hollywood in 2004 and is a multiple Stage and Parlour Magician of the Year.

Kevin is related to the legendary P.T. Barnum and in many ways, is like his famous ancestor. His art vision was to create the most unique show on the planet and make adults feel like a kid again. Best job ever!

Instagram: @kevinjamestheinventor
Website: www.kjmagic.com

 

PABLO CÁNOVAS - THE UNFORGETTABLE



The young enchanting Spanish magician, Pablo, has made himself known internationally as a prodigy. Pablo held the record 3 times for the youngest illusionist winner in Spain. The recognition of his extraordinary skills granted him the tittle “Golden Magician” in Paris, France “Magician D’Or” and the winning title of “Heir of Illusion” in the house of Magic. Pablo was welcomed to perform all over Europe with reputable international events like “The Royal Garden” or “The Art of Magic”. Pablo allows his audience to remain a captivating and charmed curiosity throughout his talent and he displays beauty when performing. He allows minds to be opened and really put into doubt on what one actually sees.

Instagram: @pablo.canovas
Website: pablocanovas.com

 

STEVE VALENTINE - THE SHOWMAN


Steve is highly sought after and highly respected for his work on and off stage as a world class magician and stand up comedy performer.. A multi-award winner at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood: TWO TIME MAGIC CASTLE CLOSE UP MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR, TWO TIME LECTURER OF THE YEAR, And was RECENTLY VOTED THE STAGE MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR Steve has literally toured the world performing his brand of high energy mindblowing magic and comedy, headlined in Las Vegas and has created original magical pieces for himself and other professional magicians, including a mind bending 22 hour video course on his favorite trick, called C2P.

 

Instagram: @stevevalentine
Website: https://stevevalentine.squarespace.com/