Champions of Magic at Mesa Arts Center

Following a decade touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, the Champions Of Magic team are back with an explosive ALL NEW show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions. Fusing their skills in grand scale magic, a flair for spectacle and undeniable showmanship, this interactive, high-energy show is sure to entertain the entire family. Combining their signature humor with groundbreaking magic, the world’s only team of illusionists present a brand-new production unlike anything that has come before. Young & Strange: Richard Young and Sam Strange began their magical journey at eight years old, bonding over a shared love of magic and creating Las Vegas-style illusions from cardboard and tape. With little money, they innovated, crafting original illusions and magic tricks, and soon became one of the most unique illusion acts in the world. Their innovative illusions and live shows have taken them to prime-time television, London’s West End, and the world’s biggest stages. Penn Jillette praised them, saying, “That secret kept quiet for the rest of your lives will make you one of the best magic acts the world has ever seen.” Liberty Larsen: Liberty has been surrounded by magic her entire life. She is a fourth-generation magician of the Larsen family, the creators of The Magic Castle in Hollywood and founders of Genii Magazine and the Academy of Magical Arts. Liberty has performed on stages across land and sea, particularly in Hollywood’s most exclusive secret venues, leaving an effect on her audiences that is distinct, imaginative and bewitching. Fernando Velasco: Starting at a very young age, Velasco got his inside look into the world of illusion through his father’s job at the "Magic Castle." Mentored by some of America’s leading illusionists, he quickly developed his unique style, winning accolades from the magic community. At 26, Fernando is pushing the boundaries of escapology. In 2017, he became the youngest performer to present his version of "Houdini’s Water Torture Cell," escaping handcuffed and padlocked from a sealed six-foot tank of water.