04 Mar 2024

All ready for the 25th edition of the International Magic Festival

A magical weekend in San Marino: From 15 to 17 March

San Marino is ready to shine as the world capital of magic with the 25th edition of the International Magic Festival.

The event was presented to the press today by the creator and organizer Gabriele Merli alias Mago Gabriel. The festival will be a journey to discover the world of magic, illusionism and manipulation to amaze and entertain with a rich program of theater shows, street magic, conferences and magic school.

Secretary of State for Tourism, Federico Pedini Amati: “Happiness, wonder and surprise, with these emotions, adults and children have always attended magic shows. The fairy world of illusion and manipulation gives us light-heartedness, joy and fun. With these assumptions, once again, we welcome spectators, guests and protagonists of the Festival of Magic to San Marino. For his friend the Magician Gabriel, 2024 will be a magical year, his San Marino International Magic Festival reaches its 25th edition, an incredible achievement for a high-level event at the center of our event schedule. I use this opportunity to welcome the new presenter of the event: Enzo Iacchetti. From 15 to 17 March 2024 the Republic of San Marino will be under the glittering lights of the spotlight and for three days it will be the center of the world of magic. The curtain rises, the show begins and… the fairy tale continues!”.

The festival stands out for its rich calendar: the coveted Arzilli Trophy attracts internationally renowned competitors in two categories, scene and close-up, while the conference for professionals offers unique insights of its kind. For enthusiasts of all ages, the magic school at the Kursaal with renowned masters and street magic in the picturesque historic center of San Marino further enrich the experience.

Absolutely not to be missed is the Grand Gala on Saturday 16 March, hosted by the incomparable Enzo Iacchetti at the Teatro Nuovo: it will be an unforgettable evening with some of the best magicians in the world, including the stellar presence of Raul Cremona as guest.

The festival will close with the Family Show on Sunday at the Kursaal, a show full of wonder designed to enchant and involve families and children, demonstrating that magic has no age.

The International Magic Festival is sponsored by the Secretariat of State for Tourism with the collaboration of the Tourism Office.

Info and advance ticket sales www.festivalinternazionaledellamagia.com

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