Now You See Me Live brings stage magic to London before Las Vegas run
The touring show features four international performers in a spectacle unrelated to the films of the same name.
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A stage-magic show called Now You See Me Live is running at the Peacock Theatre in London before relocating to Las Vegas for a multi-month engagement. The production features four performers: Enzo Weyne, Andrew Basso, Gabriella Lester, and Matthew Pomeroy. Time Out London reported that the show includes three tricks described as astonishing, though the specifics were not disclosed.
The show is unrelated to the Jesse Eisenberg film trilogy of the same name. Time Out London clarified that the production lacks a narrative and does not involve high-concept heists or anti-capitalist themes. Instead, it presents a series of magic acts under the branding of 'the Horsemen', a label given to the core performers.
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Performances and audience experience
Andrew Basso performs a tribute to Harry Houdini that does not involve drowning, according to Time Out London. The review noted that while the act appears nerve-wracking, Basso successfully completed it during the press night performance. The show also includes an introduction by Rafferty Cooper, a contestant from Britain’s Got Talent, though Time Out London described it as tonally inconsistent with the rest of the production.
The production has been criticised for its repetitive music and occasional tonal shifts. Time Out London reported that some tricks are less spectacular than others, and moments of personal storytelling feel out of place. However, the review concluded that the show delivers on its promise of high-quality magic, with performers described as top-class.
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What happens next
Now You See Me Live is scheduled to move to Las Vegas after its London run. The exact dates for the Las Vegas engagement have not been confirmed in the available sources. The show’s producers have not announced further international stops beyond the United States.
Questions this report answers
+Is Now You See Me Live connected to the Jesse Eisenberg films?
No, the stage-magic show Now You See Me Live is unrelated to the Jesse Eisenberg film trilogy. Time Out London confirmed the production shares only the name and a heist-themed aesthetic, with no narrative or character links to the films.
+Who performs in Now You See Me Live?
The show features four international performers: Enzo Weyne, Andrew Basso, Gabriella Lester, and Matthew Pomeroy. They are collectively branded as 'the Horsemen' in the production, as reported by Time Out London.
+Does Andrew Basso’s Houdini tribute involve drowning?
No, Andrew Basso’s Houdini tribute does not involve drowning. Time Out London reported that while the act appears nerve-wracking, Basso did not drown during the press night performance at the Peacock Theatre.
+Where does Now You See Me Live go after London?
After its London run at the Peacock Theatre, Now You See Me Live moves to Las Vegas for a multi-month engagement. The exact dates for the Las Vegas run have not been confirmed in the available sources.
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