This summer, four trailblazing illusionists will take up residence at Perth’s Crown Theatre from 23 January to 1 February 2026 with the mind-blowing spectacle: Now You See Me Live.
The cutting-edge production, based on Lionsgate’s global hit Now You See Me film franchise and brought to life by the producers of the record-breaking phenomenon The Illusionists. This will be the first time the show has ever toured to Perth.
A world-class magic ensemble – inspired by the film’s characters, the Four Horsemen will stun Perth audiences in a showcase of unmatched synergy. Assembling from around the globe, they bring an unbelievable arsenal of solo skills, shocking twists and grand feats of illusion to this Australian premiere season.
The Four Horsemen redefining the expectations of stage magic in Perth will be:
- Andrew Basso (Italy) – a true daredevil known for his death-defying acts, Basso became the first and youngest Italian to win the World Escape Championship
- Gabriella Lester (Canada) – at just 22, the quick-witted Lester is the youngest and only female Horseman, who mastered Houdini’s upside down straight-jacket escape when she was only 14
- Matthew Pomeroy (United Kingdom) – harnessing the power of technology and deceptive sleight of hand, Pomeroy has become a modern magical force by translating his skills from stage to screen
- Pablo Cánovas (Spain) – an international prodigy, Cánovas’ spellbinding mastery earned him the titles of Golden Magician, Magician D’Or and Heir of Illusion
Combined, the quartet have performed in thousands of shows across hundreds of cities – including sell-out residencies on Broadway and in Las Vegas – and have left spellbound audiences questioning the realms of possibility in their wake.
“The incredible illusionists we’ve carefully selected as the Four Horsemen will push the boundaries of stage magic to the absolute edge. They come from around the globe, combining their grand feats of illusion to create a show with truly mind-blowing artistry,” said Creative Producer, Simon Painter.
Now You See Me Live is brought to the stage by Simon Painter (Co-Creator, Executive Producer), Adam Trent (Co-Creator), Tim Lawson (Executive Producer), Ash Jacks (McCready) (Creative Director, Staging Director), Kirsty White (Creative Director), and Enzo Wenye (Illusion Director).
It is based on characters created by Boaz Yakin and Edward Ricourt for Lionsgate’s $670 million Now You See Me franchise, which includes two hit film instalments and the upcoming third movie from director Ruben Fleischer, and a screenplay by Seth Grahame-Smith, Michael Lesslie, Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, based on a story by Eric Warren Singer.
Now You See Me Live will play at Crown Theatre Perth from 23 January – 1 February 2026.Now You See Me Live will also play in the Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House from 19 December 2025 – 3 January 2026 and the Concert Hall – QPAC, Brisbane from 8 – 18 January 2026. For more information, visit: www.nowyouseemelive.com for details.
Image: Andrew Basso, Matthew Pomeroy, Gabriella Lester and Pablo Cánovas to star in Now You See Me Live (Perth)