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Seven Artists Named for Broadway’s The Illusionists — Witness the Impossible..

Seven Artists Named for Broadway’s The Illusionists — Witness the Impossible..

By Andrew Gans for Playbill

The seven artists who will be featured in The Illusionists — Witness the Impossible, which will make its Broadway debut at the Marriott Marquis Theatre beginning Nov. 2, have been announced.

As previously reported, what is billed as “the world’s best-selling touring magic show” will play a limited Broadway run through Jan. 4, 2015. Opening night is scheduled for Dec. 4.

Conceived by Simon Painter, the show’s creative team also includes executive producer Tim Lawson, director Neil Dorward and creative director Jim Millan.

“This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth,” according to press notes. “Full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts and acts of breathtaking wonder, The Illusionists has dazzled audiences of all ages.”

The seven are..   Read more