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HELDER GUIMARAES
About the Artist
Helder Guimarães was born infected with the virus of magic. To make even stronger the paternal genetic heritage, he was forced to attend the FISM World Congress 1982 (Lausanne) inside his maternal Belly. And at the age of 3 days he had to go through a fastidious photographic session in which his father (the photographer) insisted on having him (the model) manipulating some playing cards. Destiny was written, at least with a pencil. This “destiny” ended up with good results and, at the age of 23, he was proclaimed World Champion of Card Magic 2006 (Stockholm). So he became the first (and the only) Portugese to enter the list of World Champions of Magic. Shortly after the announcement there were lots of invitations to perform (Spain, Japan, England, Australia, U.S.) and his performance appeared in the “FISM World Championship of Magic 2006” TV show, which was broadcast by TV stations all over the world (Belgium, France, Switzerland, Denmark, etc.) The explosive combination of his magical effects and irreverent sense of humor gained the worldwide recognition of his magical colleagues.
Past Performances
November 3, 2009
This Portuguese world champion of card tricks engages audiences with illusions and humor. Part of Kids Euro Festival 2009
