Cosentino the illusionist plans fresh national assault
He's got to be the funkiest illusionist in Australia and surely, one of the busiest. Mixing dance, mime and humour with magic, Cosentino has just completed a two year tour of regional Australia, crossing Tasmania, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and - most recently - Western Australia.
The popularity and quality of his show - Cosentino Evolution - made him a finalist in this year's Helpmann Awards in the 'best regional touring production' category.
With Evolution behind him, Cosentino is about to embark on another national tour next year with his new show Threshold, which is already signed to visit 38 towns around the country.
Cosentino's manager, brother Adam, says the new show is darker, with Cosentino using 'mentalism' to manipulate his mind body and soul. "He shows how the human body can surpass its own threshold."
Country Arts WA's manager of performing arts touring, Katie Harford, says Cosentino Evolution was a massive hit with audiences with sell-out shows. "Cosentino left smiles on the faces of people around the State. He toured to Geraldton, Carnarvon, Karratha, Bunbury, Margaret River and Kalgoorlie. Audiences commented that they'd never seen anything like it in their town before," says Harford.
The 23 year old performer has been a magician since he was 14.
Teach yourself a couple of tricks from Cosentino at www.cosentino.com.au/teach/
