You do not see isolated tricks, but a show that keeps barreling on. Everything happens live and with precision down to the second. Precisely that is what makes this evening so exciting: no editing, no screen, no second attempt. Just craftsmanship and nerve.

Those who come for Hans Klok (the Fastest Illusionist in the World) get exactly what he excels at: illusions that keep staying one step ahead of your eyes. Together with an international cast, consisting of Niels Houtepen (the Mentalist), Aaron Crow (the Daredevil), Scott & Muriel (the Accidentalists), Zippo Guo (the Manipulator) and Dan Stevens (the Magician), he takes live magic to a grand scale.

With The Illusionists, an international production arrives at the Schouwburg that shows why magic remains such an irresistible form of live entertainment.

• concept Frank Van Laecke direction Martin Michel cast Hans Klok, Niels Houtepen, Aaron Crow, Scott Nelson, Muriel Brugman, Zippo Guo & Dann Stevens