Hélder Guimarães

Hélder Guimarães
Guimarães in 2013
Born 1982
Porto, Portugal
Occupation magician, illusionist

Helder Guimarães is Portuguese-born world-renowned performer, magician and creator of theatrical and immersive magic experiences. He is a World-Champion of Magic, two-time Parlor Magician of the Year and Ascanio Prize winner. Known for his unique approach of sleight-of-hand magic, storytelling and performance, Helder’s work has been featured at the Kennedy Center, TED Talks and Off-Broadway productions.

His previous creations include Nothing to Hide, directed by Neil Patrick Harris, the sold-out Borrowed Time experience and the theatrical Verso, directed by Rodrigo Santos. The Los Angeles Times says "he seems remarkably sincere and trustworthy for a man committed to deception,"[1] and the New York Times recognizes him as “a Master of Illusions.”[2]

Using his knowledge of deception, he has consulted for major entertainment entities like NBC, Disney and Warner. As an example, Guimarães personally trained Oscar-winning actresses Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett for their roles in the movie Ocean's 8.

He lives in Los Angeles.

References

  1. ↑ Gray, Margaret. "Spoiler alert! 'Borrowed Time' magic show will leave you astonished". latimes.com. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  2. ↑ Vincentelli, Elisabeth (2016-09-28). "Review: He's Geekily Charming in This Magic Show, Until He Fools You". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
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