THE MAGIC-makers

MAHO MAGIC BAR’S CAST

Shirayuri

When not strutting his stuff with his friends on the streets of Harajuku, fashion-forward Shirayuri spends most of his time creating mischief on Japanese television. Hailing from Funabashi, Chiba, Shirayuri has travelled extensively for magic, including time in Hollywood at The Magic Castle as well as Las Vegas. A student of legendary Japanese magician, Shoot Ogawa, Shirayuri is a smooth operator, with hipster flair aplenty.

IG: @ksukeshirayuri

Kaori kitazawa

Kaori Kitazawa hails from Tokyo. Her father loved magic when she was growing up – but she was more sceptical. Then at the age of twenty, she became a magician’s stage assistant. It was her first, true encounter with magic, and she fell in love. Shaking up gender stereotypes of this typically male domain, Kaori has been perfecting her craft for more than a decade, bringing kawaii charm to a superb skill set.

IG: @kaori.magician0112

comet

Comet is our mind-blowing sleight-of-hand mixologist and descends on Adelaide Fringe for the first time. One of Japan’s most sought-after bartenders, Conet serves up incredible drinks with a performance flair that is unmatched! Comet regularly represents Japan in flair bartending competitions, including having won the 2024 Flair Best Female award at the recent international championship held in Pattaya, Thailand.
IG: @comet3.flair

Shingo

One of Japan’s most in demand magicians, famed for his unusual illusions involving balloons and dog toys, Shingo will have you in stitches with his wacky magical repertoire. One of Tokyo Bar Osmand’s superstars, Shingo brings his unique comedic twist to sleight-of-hand mastery to Adelaide for the first time.

IG: @shingorou

erica vanlee

The Queen of Cards and the host of Maho Magic bar, Erica is an award winning magician from the USA who now calls Sydney home. Her remarkable talents have been seen on the ABC, Science Channel and Syfy. Erica has performed all over the world, and recently had the honour of performing illusions in “The Magnificent 6” for the Royal Family of Thailand, “Monday Night Magic” off Broadway in NYC, and the “World Festival of Magic” in New Zealand, the longest running touring magic show in the world.

IG: @ericavanlee

Santa Terakado

Kooky Santa, the “Toy Magician”, is one of the most unique magicians in the world. He has been invited to numerous festivals and TV programs across the globe as a guest performer and is a regular across Japan’s magic bars. His creativity is highly praised by fellow magicians and you guessed, his favourite props are toys!
IG: @santa_toymagician

(From 25 February)

E.O. LEE

Bringing his own kooky blend of Harajuku style to the Maho family, E.O. Lee is a lego master and also loves nothing more than scrambled eggs in the morning. E.O. Lee is no stranger to Australia, having participated in an exchange program with a school in Ipswich, Queensland in high school.

IG: @e.o.lee_magic812

(Performing select shows 18-24 Feb)

wambi

Hailing from Toyohashi, the heart of Japan’s motor vehicle industry, Wambi applies engineering marvel to all he touches. With an arsenal of hardware props, alongside traditional sleight-of-hand cool, Wambi can usually be found burning rubber at Ropponghi’s famed underground magic bar, Osmond.

IG @wambi_magic

(Performing select shows 18-24 Feb)