Cosentino determined to deliver
WITH multiple Western Australian shows scheduled for early August, grand illusionist Cosentino and his team decided to make the trip from Victoria and spend two weeks in hotel quarantine in order to ensure the shows could go ahead as planned.
The escapologist arrived in Perth on the weekend and has now started his fortnight quarantine ahead of his Bunbury, Perth, Mandurah, Kalgoorlie and Geraldton shows.
“We made it in the nick of time across the border,” says Cosentino. “Believe me this has been a real challenge and extremely stressful. We rolled the dice to get here and my entire team took a leap of faith to follow me across, all at the very last minute. And for that I am forever grateful for their loyalty, love and support. I’m very lucky.
"Daily more and more challenges continue to be thrown at us, but we continue to solve problems. This is all for the greater good of simply doing what we LOVE… entertaining. So please, if you haven’t got tickets get them now!”
The 90-minute show – Deception – sees Cosentino perform death-defying escapes to thrill the senses, mind-boggling stage illusions, and cutting-edge street magic that twists the view of reality.
Combined with his trademark blend of dance and magic, and that touch of hilarious audience participation, Cosentino promises to take fans on a journey that will not only captivate those who have long followed his career, but also the curious who are attending their first ever show, until the very last mind-bending moment.
Cosentino is recognised across the globe as Australia’s most successful magician, and has spent years playing to packed houses and rave reviews around the world. His prime-time television shows have been viewed by more than 100 million people across the globe, and broadcast in more than 40 countries.
Cosentino has written, produced and starred in no less than nine prime-time television specials. In fact, he was the first Australian magician to have his own television show. He has not only toured throughout Australia, but also New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Macau and South East Asia, filling theatres as audiences flock to experience his powerful and riveting productions.
He has multiple Merlin Awards to his name – the highest accolade awarded in the magic industry – acknowledging him as International Magician of The Year and International Escape Artist of The Year.
He sits in esteemed company, others who have been awarded the prestigious accolades, given out by the International Magician’s Society in New York, include David Copperfield, Criss Angel and Penn & Teller. He has also been awarded the The Levante Award (Australia) and The Brand Laureate Award (Malaysia).
Due to popular demand, Cosentino has recently added extra shows in Mandurah and Geraldton.
Tickets for Cosentino’s new show Deception are on sale now at the following venues: Bunbury Entertainment Centre, Bunbury WA - 4 August, 2021; Crown Theatre, Perth WA - 5 August; Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Mandurah WA - 8 & 9 August; Goldfields Arts Centre, Kalgoorlie WA - 12 August; Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton WA - 14 & 15 August.
July 20, 2021
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