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THE ILLUSIONISTS Conjures More Performances on Broadway

By: Nov. 20, 2015
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Poof! THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE ON BROADAY has just added four performances and will now now playing in limited Broadway return engagement at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street) through Sunday, January 3, only.

Audiences on Broadway can now catch the jaw-dropping magic of The Illusionists, featuring three new performers and incredible new illusions, at the following added performances:

- Monday, December 21 at 7:00pm

- Tuesday, December 29 at 11:00am (special family matinee)

- Wednesday, December 30 at 11:00am (special family matinee)

- Sunday, January 3 at 7:00pm

Tickets for these and all performances are now on sale.

Audiences nationwide can get a behind-the-scenes look at The Illusionists when NBC airs a one-hour special, recently filmed at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, on Wednesday, December 9 at 10:00pm EST. The program is executive produced by John Irwin.

Prior to The Illusionists' return to Broadway last night, the London production of The Illusionists opened earlier in the week to rave reviews.

The cast of The Illusionists - LIVE ON BROADWAY is Jonathan Goodwin (The Daredevil), James More (The Deceptionist) and Raymond Crowe (The Unusualist), joining returning audience favorites Yu Ho-Jin (The Manipulator), Jeff Hobson (The Trickster), Dan Sperry (The Anti-Conjurer) and Adam Trent (The Futurist).

Broadway's holiday smash hit, The Illusionists, returns to New York City with an all new show and a cast featuring three thrilling new magicians making their debut on the Great White Way! This fast-paced, wildly entertaining show, featuring seven of the world's greatest magicians, broke box office records when it made its Broadway debut last year-and now this jaw-dropping show returns with all-new mind-blowing magic, death-defying stunts and acts of breathtaking wonder. But hurry, the show sold out quickly the last time it was in town-get your tickets before they vanish!

Following its Broadway engagement, The Illusionists - LIVE ON BROADWAY will resume its North American tour.

About The Illusionists - LIVE ON BROADWAY Cast:

The Unusualist, Raymond Crowe is a world-class magician, physical comedian, trained mime, ventriloquist, inventor, and master of intricate shadow puppetry. His unique spin on magic guarantees belly laughs and gasps of amazement to people of every age.

The Daredevil, Jonathan Goodwin 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 any audience breathless with his death-defying stunts.

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.

The Deceptionist, James More burst on to the scene on "Britain's Got Talent." His modern approach to magic involving fast-paced, high-risk illusions, combined with his good looks and charisma, have been witnessed by millions of people around the world.

The Anti-Conjuror, Dan Sperry is described as Marilyn Manson meets David Copperfield, Dan combines the art of magic with the macabre and is one of the top-10 most Googled people, thanks to a legendary "America's Got Talent" appearance.

The Futurist, Adam Trent, shatters stereotypes and brings a new generation of magic to fans fusing technology illusions, dancing and comedy with classic techniques.

The Manipulator, Yu Ho-Jin is considered a rising superstar in the world of magic; Yu Ho-Jin was named the 2014 "Magician of the Year," by Academy of Magical Arts and was the first Asian to win the Grand Prix at the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques, also known as the "Olympics of Magic."







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