The Art of Deception - An Evening of Magic, Cheats and Deceits
An intriguing evening of deceptive magical entertainment from one of Australia’s most unique and accomplished master magicians…
Richard Vegas presents a performance of magic, mind-reading, illusion, cheats and deceits, all without revealing a thing and yet entertaining, charming, baffling and bluffing for the entire performance. The art of magic is the art of deception. It uses, misdirection, sleight of hand, suggestion, preconceptions, psychology, illusion, acting, mechanics, science and a lot of bravado to achieve the impossible. You won’t believe what is possible and what you can accept from the hands of a master manipulator!
Richard Vegas is a magician, illusionist, mindreader, mentalist, actor, director and producer. He has toured internationally and performed throughout Australia at major venues such as The Sydney Opera House, The Forum Theatre Melbourne, The Tivoli Brisbane, The State Theatre Sydney, The Victorian Arts Centre and many more for everything from public, private and corporate events to headlining festival performances. He tours regularly all over Australia with his productions of Club Soda and The Paris Underground Cabaret (the most successful touring cabaret production in Australia ); now into it’s 10th year of engagements and return seasons all over Australia.
Richard Vegas is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and his skill and experience extends to professional production, performance and directorial work in film, theatre and television, Australian and international tours and festival performances as an actor, director, magician, MC and variety performer.
"A class act .... astonishing, ... great magic and great theatre.", “…Surprise after surprise … Quite Amazing”
- Stage Whispers
“A slick performance that is simply great entertainment.”
-Rip It Up
“…a skilled storyteller with a charismatic presence.”
- Weekend News