Each magician, with his distinct personality and amazing close-up skills performs a solo act and all three combine forces in the finale for a high-energy combination cups & balls routine with martini shakers, bottles of alcohol and vanishing balls.
The waitress character, played by improv performer and comedian Emily Saunders, involves the audience by having them check out the “naked” props that will be used throughout the program. She opens the show with a musical number, introduces the performers and participates in the magic.
Throughout the show, the guys make playful bets with the waitress to get her to remove her clothing while they perform close-up magic. In the end, the tables turn—the waitress wins—and the guys lose their clothes in a fun, surprise way.
About the three magicians:
Britain’s Chris James has performed since the age of 5, earned a degree in psychology, and is an award-winning magician and author. He’s performed worldwide including for The Queen of England, the United Nations, and in the Hollywood version of “The Naked Magicians.”
Andrew Goldenhersh ranks among today’s elite masters of magic, and is the only magician to have been nominated for both “Close-Up Magician of the Year” and “Parlour Magician of the Year” 12 years in a row from the Academy of Magical Arts. Andrew has entertained celebrities including Johnny Depp, Ringo Starr, Pink, Rod Stewart and more. Andrew is also the creator of a magic piece in David Cooperfield’s current Las Vegas show.
Las Vegas resident Jason Baney is a creative manipulation artist and card thrower. He starred in Sin City’s longest running daytime show “Viva Las Vegas,” co-starred in “The World’s Greatest Show” for three years and has performed throughout Europe and Asia.
“The Naked Magicians” was originally produced by illusionist/writer/choreographer Charles Bach in 2006 at the Hudson Backstage/Comedy Central theatre in Los Angeles.