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Inspired by the movie series "Now You See Me", the show combines the film's "magic-based, chivalrous and righteous" robbery story with live magic performances. It uses high-tech illusions, stunts and large-scale stage magic to present stunning visual effects to the audience. The show is jointly created by the creative production team of "The Magician", one of the world's most popular live magic shows, and global entertainment giant Lionsgate Pictures.
"Now You See Me: Magical Live", which had its world premiere in China, recently landed on Broadway in New York. Simon Painter, the creative producer of the show, said at a media event on the 13th that this round of performances is a brand new version of the magic stage show, and he hopes to win the love of more audiences.
On November 13, local time, "Now You See Me Live" (Now You See Me Live) held a media performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theater on Broadway in New York. Photo by China News Service reporter Liao Pan
Panter said that "Now You See Me: Magical Live Show" has been performed in many cities around the world. The play premiered in China in 2018. In recent years, it has been staged in Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and other places, and the theaters were sold out wherever it went. This time on Broadway in New York, the play has been upgraded in terms of cast and stage presentation.
Inspired by the movie series "Now You See Me", the show combines the "magic-based, chivalrous and righteous" robbery story in the film with live magic performances. It uses high-tech illusions, stunts and large-scale stage magic to present stunning visual effects to the audience.
The cast of the Broadway version includes escape artist Gabriella Lester, new generation modern magic star James More, legendary illusionist Darcy Oake, and award-winning mind-reading magician Matthew Pomeroy. In addition, two Asian magicians will take the stage as special guests, including Eden Choi, who has attracted much attention for advancing to the semi-finals of "Britain's Got Talent" in 2025.
On November 13, local time, "Now You See Me Live" (Now You See Me Live) held a media performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theater on Broadway in New York. Photo by China News Service reporter Liao Pan
"Now You See Me: Magic Live" is jointly created by the creative production team of "The Illusionists", one of the world's most popular magic live shows, and the global entertainment giant Lionsgate Pictures. The play's Broadway run in New York will run at the Al Hirschfeld Theater until January 3, 2027. (over)

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