Roundup of amazing Japanese magicians: illusionists active in Japan and abroad
In Japan, there have been many periods known as magic booms, and each time, a variety of magicians appeared on TV to entertain us.
More recently, many magicians have emerged on social media and YouTube as well, making a big impact both at home and abroad.
In this article, we’ll introduce an impressive lineup of Japan’s amazing magicians.
From well-known faces you often see on TV and online to highly skilled performers active on the world stage, a wide range of magicians will appear—so be sure to check them out.
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Amazing Japanese magicians roundup: magicians active in Japan and abroad (21–30)
Maya Issei
This is Issei Maya, who began performing magic around the age of three and made his professional debut at fifteen.
He has a repertoire of over 3,000 tricks at all times, and his skill is such that he can perform different magic every day for seven days straight.
He is a rare magician even by global standards, capable of handling nearly every branch of magic, from close-up to grand illusions.
Kazunori Takigawa
A magician who captivates audiences with exquisitely beautiful movements.
He is well-versed in a wide variety of magic and is also very famous as a successor of “Wazuma,” a uniquely Japanese form of magic that has continued since the Edo period.
His fire magic is well worth seeing.
Amazing Japanese magicians roundup: magicians active in Japan and abroad (31–40)
Yamagami Brothers
They are a Japanese brother magician duo famous for their signature catchphrase, “Tejina~nya.” They frequently appeared on TV from a young age, and the contrast between their cute appearance and serious, professional magic drew attention.
As adults, they expanded their activities beyond Japan and now perform around the world, including in the United States and South Korea.
Kotaro Fujiyama
He is a very famous magician as a successor to tezuma, a traditional Japanese magic that has continued since the Edo period.
His skill is evident from being ranked No.
1 as the Japan Magic Association’s “Best Magician” for four consecutive years starting in 2010.
Ryusei Kamiguchi
Ryusei Kamiguchi is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and one of the few Master Magicians in Japan who covers every genre of magic.
In his early career, he won numerous contest awards, and as the leader of the Tokyo Magic Company produced by Princess Tenko, he has toured nationwide with an illusion team.
In addition, he performs with his self-produced illusion team and excels in traditional Japanese magic (wazuma), actively appearing in shows both in Japan and abroad.
Trumpman
A Japanese magician famous for wearing a mask and not speaking at all.
His highly mysterious appearance often becomes a hot topic when he appears on television.
As his name suggests, he specializes in card magic using playing cards—an act you should see at least once.
Takamitsu Uchida
He is a magician who has won awards at various competitions, including FISM, the World Championships of Magic.
While he specializes in stage magic performed on stage, he is particularly renowned for his card magic—especially the “Million Cards,” a famous act in which cards appear one after another from seemingly empty hands.