The Illusionists cast announced - Shaftesbury Theatre

Dom O'Hanlon
Dom O'Hanlon

The full line up of performers have been announced for the world's best-selling touring magic show The Illusionists: Witness the Impossible which will run in London for the first time at the Shaftesbury Theatre from 14 November to 3 January 2016, with an official opening on 16 November 2015.

The full cast of magicians now includes: James Raven (The Magician), Andrew Basso (The Escapologist), Kevin James (The Inventor), Colin Cloud (The Deductionist), Ben Blaque (The Warrior), Den Den (The Manipulator), David Williamson (The Trickster).

The production, which has been seen in 71 cities across 17 countries, is described as a "fast-paced and wildly entertaining show, featuring seven of the world's greatest magicians, full of hilarious magic tricks and death-defying stunts".

Produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, Road Show Entertainment LLC, Stuart Galbraith and MagicSpace Entertainment, the production has been conceived by Simon Painter and is directed by Neil Dorward.

The Illusionists: Witness the Impossible recently enjoyed a successful run on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre, and has recently announced that it will return for a limited run at the Neil Simon Theatre.

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