Photo by Katie Rosa Marchese.
Mario Marchese, who has gained acclaim in the New York City area for his innovative performances for family audiences is appearing as the opening act for David Blaine in the tour through the United States and Canada that is currently underway. The tour began in San Diego May 6 and ends at the King's Theater in Brooklyn with performances on July 12 and 14. A total of 37 shows are planned. According to Mario's wife and Manager, Katie Rosa Marchese, "Mario is opening David Blaine's show with a 10 to 15 minute set that uplifts the kids in the audience and features some of Mario’s signature routines, including robotics." Katie was hesitant to give away more specifics, so maybe there are surprises in store, especially considering that the performances in the 3,000 to 4,000 seat houses in which the Blaine show is playing puts Mario in front of audiences much larger than those for whom he has customarily performed in live settings.
Mario previously worked as a consultant for Blaine, helping him to develop his stage act for his first tour last summer. Mario and Blaine met through Asi Wind when Blaine asked for a recommendation for a children's magician. It turned out Blaine was seeking someone to perform with him at a party hosted by Robert DeNiro (for more on this connection, visit Maro and Katie's YouTube channel.
Marchese's act interweaves magic, physical comedy and new age robotic programming into an act that is stylistically flavored by the traditions of vaudeville and other genres of earlier eras. In addition to touring his own show to venues around the country Marchese has performed on Sesame Street and Sprout TV. For more detailed perspective on his act, his inspirations, and the way he has integrated his family and professional life see the recent interview he conducted for the Parent Assembly of the Society of American magicians as well as Mario's YouTube channel which features the "It's a Family Business" series that details the adventures of the Marchese family. More information about Mario is also available at mariothemagician.comwww.mariothemagician.com
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Mario previously worked as a consultant for Blaine, helping him to develop his stage act for his first tour last summer. Mario and Blaine met through Asi Wind when Blaine asked for a recommendation for a children's magician. It turned out Blaine was seeking someone to perform with him at a party hosted by Robert DeNiro (for more on this connection, visit Maro and Katie's YouTube channel.
Marchese's act interweaves magic, physical comedy and new age robotic programming into an act that is stylistically flavored by the traditions of vaudeville and other genres of earlier eras. In addition to touring his own show to venues around the country Marchese has performed on Sesame Street and Sprout TV. For more detailed perspective on his act, his inspirations, and the way he has integrated his family and professional life see the recent interview he conducted for the Parent Assembly of the Society of American magicians as well as Mario's YouTube channel which features the "It's a Family Business" series that details the adventures of the Marchese family. More information about Mario is also available at mariothemagician.comwww.mariothemagician.com
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