The Illusionist set to return to Broadway this Fall
For a third consecutive year, the international magic troupe known as The Illusionists will return to the Great White Way. Their latest show - The Illusionists - Turn of the Century - will play a limited engagement at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre from 25 November through to 1 January 2017.
Producer Simon Painter commented:
"Returning to New York during the holidays has become an annual tradition. This year we are really shaking things up by giving visitors an unforgettable new production that shines the spotlight on what was truly a magical time in history."Synopsis: "Featuring world class illusionists handpicked from across the globe, The Illusionists, returns to New York City with a new show designed to transport audiences back to the golden age of magic. The Illusionists - Turn of the Century is centered in a time when conjurers were the true rock stars of the day. Showcasing the origins of some of the greatest and most dangerous illusions ever built, the show also unveils never-before-seen experiments drawn from a treasure trove of long-forgotten mysteries."
The cast of The Illusionists - Turn of the Century includes Dana Daniels (The Charlatan), Charlie Frye (The Eccentric), Mark Kalin (The Showman), Jinger Leigh (The Conjuress), Thommy Ten & Amélie van Tass (The Clairvoyants), Justo Thaus Jin (The Grand Carlini), Rick Thomas (The Immortal) and Jonathan Goodwin (The Daredevil).
The Illusionists - Turn of the Century is directed by Neil Dorward and produced on Broadway by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, MagicSpace Entertainment, and Road Show Entertainment LLC.
The Illusionists previously played limited engagements at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre ("The Illusionists - Live on Broadway") from 19 November 2015 through to 3 January 2016 and at the Marquis Theatre ("The Illusionists - Witness The Impossible") from 4 December 2014 through to 4 January 2015.
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