back to home page II Alicante Magic Festival unfolds with three shows that celebrate illusion in its broadest sense. The festival opened with a notable performance by Michael Lucas, setting a high standard for what follows. The audience is invited to enjoy a lineup where magic blends with humor, storytelling, and audience participation, creating moments that feel both wondrous and deeply human.
Today, Saturday, the program features Luis Boyano, a comedian, magician, and illusionist whose show, magic and beyond, invites active involvement from the crowd. Expect surprises that land with a punch of laughter and a sense of shared astonishment, weaving together enchantment and entertainment from start to finish.
As a grand finale, Sunday brings the Magic Gala, a crossover event with performances across different disciplines, crafted to appeal to all tastes and ages. The gala is directed and hosted by Toni Bright, renowned for his mentalist talents, with magicians Magulini, Kike Roca, and Pierpaolo Laconi, who is widely known as White Dreams, also taking part. The culmination of the festival promises a showcase where mystery, skill, and stagecraft converge in a memorable end note.
Magic and beyond. Luis Boyano. Saturday, 20:00
Magic Gala. Toni Bright, Mago Magulini, Kike Roca and Pierpaolo Laconi. Sunday, 18:00
Tickets. 10, 12 and 15 €
A scene from the movie Benedetterias.
Benedetterias. Flamenco and Benedetti
Introduction to Benedetteriasa, a tribute that fuses flamenco with the poetry of Mario Benedetti. Flamenco serves as a powerful expressive vehicle, while Benedetti’s verse informs the performance’s emotional texture and teaching moments.
Vila Auditorium Theatre. Saturday, 19:00
Backstage at CU-CU
Closed rehearsals reveal how a show about self-esteem comes together. The production uses a cuckoo motif and family-friendly storytelling to address confidence and acceptance among younger audiences.
Arniches Theater Alicante. Sunday, 12 noon €6
A scene from the movie Owl RED HEAD
Owl. Quest for identity
Owl is a production by Titzina Theatre that examines questions of identity. Staying true to their investigative approach, the company developed this work after research conducted in Madrid and Barcelona’s underground scenes and historic caves, translating discovery into performance.
Rio Ibi Theatre. Saturday, 20:00 €8