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Stage Illusion Spectacular: Now You See Me Live to Premiere in Perth

This summer, four trailblazing illusionists will unleash a 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, will take up residence at Crown Theatre from 23 January to 1 February 2026. This will be the first time the show has ever toured to Perth.

 

 

A world-class magic ensemble (to be announced in coming months) inspired by the film’s characters, the “Four Horsemen” will stun audiences in a showcase of unmatched synergy. Assembled 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 Australian tour will open at the Sydney Opera House before making its way to Perth.

Combined the quartet have performed in thousands of shows in 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.

 

 

Crown Perth CEO Brian Pereira :

We are incredibly excited to be hosting this spectacular illusion stage show at Crown Theatre this summer, once again bringing cutting-edge productions to Perth locals and visitors alike.”

Simon Painter, Creative Producer:

“Now You See Me Live pushes the boundaries of stage magic to the absolute edge, making the impossible possible in front of your very eyes. Together we’ve created a show with truly mind-blowing artistry at epic scale and we can’t wait for Perth audiences to experience the magic – live!

Lionsgate’s President, Global Products & Experiences, Jenefer Brown :

Fans are mesmerized by the showmanship, spectacle, and skill of the Four Horsemen in the Now You See Me movies, and we are thrilled for audiences to experience the magic of the franchise live on stage at this venue.

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.


Season Details

Venue: Crown Theatre
Date: 23 Jan – 01 Feb  2026

For more information click HERE

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