The World Champions of Mental Magic and Founders of Magic World Vienna

Magic – right in the heart of Vienna. In June 2024, Anca & Lucca – World Champions of Mental Magic – opened Magic World Vienna at the famous Riesenradplatz in the Prater: a one-of-a-kind immersive experience where illusion and magic come to life.

Anca & Lucca captivate audiences of all ages. Their magic is a dance of precision and emotion – it touches the heart and leaves behind a sense of wonder that lingers long after the curtain falls.

With performances in over 30 countries and awards from prestigious international competitions, Anca & Lucca are among the world’s leading artists in the field of magic. Their greatest achievement: winning the FISM World Championship in the category of Mental Magic – one of the highest honors in the art of illusion.

Magic World Vienna is far more than a venue – it's an immersive realm where grand illusions meet exquisite close-up magic, and international stars encounter curious families and fascinated spectators.

Anca & Lucca are the heart of Magic World Vienna: they curate the program, perform regularly, and bring magical talents from all over the world to Vienna – approachable, inspiring, and always with a touch of magic in the air.

Vice World Champion of Manipulation (Portugal)

24.03. - 12.04.2026

David Sousa is considered the most awarded Portuguese magician internationally. After his success at the World Championship of Magic (FISM) in Stockholm, he has enchanted audiences in over fifty countries, performing on some of the world’s most prestigious stages. Among his many awards are the Gold Magic Wand from Monaco and the title of Honorary Professor of the Academy of Magical Arts in South Korea.

His magic is pure visual poetry: without words, accompanied by atmospheric music, he creates a unique ambience in which every movement, every appearance, and every disappearance feels like a choreographed work of art.

World Champion of Card Magic (France)

30.06. - 26.07.2026

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.

Magic in Motion (USA)

04.03. - 15.03.2026

Maxim Voronin is a magician and acrobat, born into a true artistic dynasty. As the son of internationally acclaimed magician Evgeniy Voronin, he grew up on stages around the world – magic has been part of his life from the very beginning.

Blending physical control, dynamic movement, and visual illusion, his performances create a truly unique experience. Trained at the prestigious Kyiv Circus Academy, he now performs internationally with a modern, physical approach to magic.

An artist who combines legacy and next-generation magic – powerful, visual, and unforgettable.

Magician of the Year 2024 (Portugal)

Gonçalo Gil is an internationally acclaimed magician, renowned for blending storytelling, illusion, and innovation into unforgettable performances. As the founder of Portugal’s first magic school and creative director of Gee Magic, he has collaborated with world-class brands like Pepsi and BMW and earned prestigious awards, including “Magician of the Year 2024.” His shows, celebrated across Europe and Las Vegas, transport audiences into a world where history, culture, and wonder seamlessly intertwine.

FISM European Championships 2021 (Spain)

05.11. - 16.11.2025

The Spanish duo Ramó & Alegría combines grand illusions with clever comedy in a truly unique way. In record time, they have won multiple awards – including 2nd Prize at the FISM European Championships 2021 in the category of Grand Illusions – and continue to enchant audiences at international festivals with their surprising magic and offbeat humor.

Grand Prix Winner & Champion of Manipulation – 2025 French Championships of Magic (France)

05.11. - 09.11.2025

Trained at the McBride Magic and Mystery School in Las Vegas, Jad represents modern and spectacular magic. He has performed worldwide, was part of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows campaign, and founded the International Magic Gala in Fribourg in 2021. Winner of the Merlin Award, official magician at the 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in Paris, and French Magic Champion 2025 (FFM).

World Champion of Mental Magic (Spain)

Javier Botía is one of the most captivating mentalists of our time – a true master of mind and illusion, blending reality and imagination with wit and brilliance. Winner of the 2018 FISM World Championship and the Fool Us Award in Las Vegas, he amazes audiences with shows filled with humor, hypnosis, telepathy, and impossible phenomena. Whether on stage, on TV, or online, his performances blur the line between science and magic, leaving spectators laughing, astonished, and questioning everything they see. Javier Botía – where magic meets psychology, and the mind becomes the ultimate mystery.

The Italian Mentalist (Italy)

Luca Volpe is one of the world's top mentalists. Winner of the prestigious Robert Houdin D'Or and honored as a Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star – a title held by only 200 magicians worldwide.
His show blends mentalism, humor, and audience interaction into an unforgettable experience.

Impossible moments happen right before your eyes – and you’re part of them.
Dare to question what’s real.

World Champion of Micromagic (Spain)

With its new show format Close-up Wonders, Magic World Vienna brings one of the most fascinating forms of magic to the heart of Vienna – intense, personal, and incredibly close. No curtain, no distance – just you, the magician, and the wonder unfolding right before your eyes.

Spanish exceptional artist Luis Olmedo, awarded the title World Champion of Micromagic, presents a truly special show that makes magic more tangible than ever before. Only 54 guests per performance get to witness his art up close – exclusive and unforgettable.

Luis already received standing ovations during the opening show World Champions of Magic and his acclaimed solo performance in February.
Now, with Close-up Wonders, he returns – bringing astonishment back to where it’s most powerful: right before your eyes.

Grand Prix Winner FISM Latin America (Venezuela)

With his very own style, Winston Fuenmayor brings a breath of fresh air to the world of close-up magic. The charismatic Venezuelan combines elegant sleight of hand with modern presentation – full of energy, humor, and surprise.

As the Grand Prix winner at FISM Latin America, Winston is among the rising stars of the international magic scene. His magic happens where it is least expected – right before the audience’s eyes, with everyday objects and seemingly without any distraction.

At his performance at Magic World Vienna, Winston enchanted with his dynamic charisma and was celebrated by the audience with enthusiastic applause. A guest who left a lasting impression – magical and deeply human at the same time.