CLOSE UP WONDERS

Close Up Wonders – Small Stage, Big Wonders

Only at Magic World Vienna

Immerse yourself in the most fascinating form of magic: Close-Up Magic

No big stage, no distance – just you, the magician, and the wonder unfolding right before your eyes.
At Close-Up Wonders, the world’s finest close-up magicians perform their art within arm’s reach – so close that you become part of the magic yourself.

Close Up Wonders is for those who think they’ve seen it all – just not this close. Secure your tickets now for a magical experience like no other!

For the current and constantly changing performers, click on PROGRAM (and select the filter "Close-Up Magic").

What to expect:

🪄 Limited guests per show – magic like you’ve never seen before
🃏 Magicians with charm, humor, and surprise, ready to challenge your perception
🎩 World-class performers bringing you close-up miracles live and up close

 

Good to know:

📍 Location: Magic World Vienna, Prater
📅 Dates & times: Select your preferred showtime during ticket booking
Duration: approx. 60 minutes
👤 Recommended age: 6+
Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible
🎟️ Discounted tickets available for children under 18, students, and people with disabilities (valid ID required)

CHRISTOPH BORER
  • 01.05. & 02.05.2026

German

With great imagination, the renowned magician constantly creates new wonders in the art of magic.
With mischief, mind reading, and daydreams, he has enchanted audiences in more than forty countries.

MERVIL
  • 09.05. & 10.05.2026

  • 16.05.2026

  • 23.05. & 24.05.2026

  • 30.05.2026

 

English

Mervil is an internationally acclaimed French magician, known for being the French Champion of Magic 2023–2024, award winner at the Spanish and Italian Championships in 2023 and 2024, as well as performing on renowned stages worldwide.
His style combines modern close-up magic, charismatic presence, and subtle humor—lively, engaging, and driven by strong audience interaction.

LUCCA LUCIAN
  • 13.06.2026

  • 20.06.2026

  • 27.06.2026

German

 

Lucca Lucian, founder of Magic World Vienna and World Champion in Mental Magic, captivates audiences with elegant Close Up Wonders at the highest level. Right at the table and in the midst of the crowd, he creates magical moments full of charm, precision, and surprise – up close, interactive, and unforgettable.

MARKOBI

World Champion of Card Magic (France)

4.7.2026

11.7. & 18.7.2026

With the show format Close-up Wonders, Magic World Vienna demonstrates just how fascinating magic can be when experienced up close – without a stage, without distance, but with true astonishment within arm’s reach.

The exceptional French artist Markobi, official World Champion of Card Magic, captivates with his unmistakable style: surprising, precise, and at the same time charmingly chaotic. In an exclusive setting with only 54 guests per performance, he reveals what modern card magic is truly capable of today.

Whether on the TV show Penn & Teller: Fool Us, France’s Got Talent, or the world’s greatest magic stages – Markobi brings magic to life. Now, for the very first time, he presents his own Close-up Wonders show in Vienna – and will make you forget everything you thought you knew about card magic.