From 9 October to 29 March 2026 with performances from Thursday to Sunday, the Teatro Calderón hosts the Spanish première of a show full of magic and music, which is inspired by real events that trace the life of the most famous illusionist of all times. The show features a cast headed by Pablo Puyol and Julia Möller.
This blockbuster has been written and directed by Federico Bellone and stars the actor and singer, Pablo Puyol (Un paso adelante and Arrayán) as Houdini and Julia Möller as Bess Houdini. It all began in 1926 while Houdini was performing his last show, a catalyst that brings up episodes from his past, recalling his humble origins as Erik Weisz, a Hungarian immigrant in the United States, until he became an international figure of escapism.
The production features over 20 spectacular illusions, some of which have never been performed on stage before, including the spectacular appearance of an elephant and a revamped version of the famous “Chinese water torture”. It also offers the human side of a character marked by obsession, risk and constant defiance of physical limits.
The music has been composed by Giovanni Maria Lori and merges the Broadway style with influences from Hungarian folklore, paying tribute to the magician's origins. The choreography is by Gillian Bruce and the stage illusions have been designed by Paolo Carta, known for his work on shows like Mary Poppins and Ghost.
Artistic File:
- Author and Director - Federico Bellone
- Composer - Giovanni Maria Lori
- Illusions Design - Paolo Carta
- Choreographer - Gillian Bruce
- Lighting Design - Valerio Tiberi
- Sound Design - Poti Martin
- Wardrobe and Characterisation - Chiara Donato
- Stage Design - Clara Abruzzese
Cast:
- Harry Houdini - Pablo Puyol
- Bess Houdini - Julia Möller
Approximate Duration: 95 minutes (interval not included)
Language: Spanish
