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Kolos Párkányi, Hungarian magician

Magic of KolosA breathtaking magic show for your event

Magic at the highest level

Watch the act that enchanted an entire country.

Kolos Párkányi holding the Penn & Teller: Fool Us trophy

Penn & Teller — Fool Us

Las Vegas trophy winner

Watch Kolos's jaw-dropping act, which dazzled the best in the business and won the American TV show!

What the stage already knows about him

  • He appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us — and fooled them with an impossible trick

  • Kolos is a steady performer on American cruise ships.

  • He appeared as the magician in Katy Perry's Firework video clip, which brought him a little fame and loads of good karma

  • One of the youngest magicians to gain membership of the FFFF fraternity, one of the world's most prestigious close-up magic associations

  • A frequent guest on commercial TV shows, both as a performer and as a magic consultant for celebrities

What they said

Kolos Párkányi on stage performing a trick with numbered blocks
Kolos Párkányi and Alyson Hannigan on the Fool Us set

Shows

Stage magic

One show for every event

Kolos's stage performance is the right choice for larger audiences. This is a show of great mystery: well composed set pieces with music and interactive, fun routines blended together, making sure that your event will go in the right – magical – direction. It requires more preparation and technical equipment, but when it comes to stage magic, every little detail has to be in place to make your event unforgettable.

Close-up magic

For a more intimate experience

If you want to take your event to the next level, make sure that Kolos is walking amongst the tables, leaving the audience mesmerized by his visual card magic and sleight-of-hand miracles. His exceptional performances have earned him international recognition within the magic community—yet for his audience, the only question that remains is: How did he do that?

References

  • Louis Vuitton
  • T-Mobile
  • Kinder
  • Roche
  • Samsung
  • Audi
  • Apple
  • Le Méridien
  • Hilton Hotels
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
  • Marriott Hotels
  • Grey Group
  • Mastercard
  • Prezi
  • OMV
  • W Budapest
  • OVB
  • Lexus
  • Rijk Zwaan
  • Avis

See it live

Kolos Párkányi on stage against a starlit backdrop

The story of Kolos

Like many other children, Kolos owned a magic kit filled with a few basic tricks. Maybe this would have been the extent of his magic repertoire, but his brother gifted him a special magic trick for his 13th birthday. From that moment onward, Kolos was driven to make the best magic! At 14 years old, he met a famous Hungarian magician who mentored him for 5 years and taught him the ins and outs of magic. But most importantly Kolos learned how to entertain people. From the age of 16, he attended magic conventions in Italy, England, and Sweden, winning awards and receiving recognition by well-known members of magic society.

Later, Kolos traveled to the USA and performed at the most prestigious magic club, the FFFF, and earned a Bachelor of Magic Diploma there. At 20, he performed at the renowned John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Then at 21, he wowed audience on television in Got Talent with his magic skills. Since then, Kolos appeared in Katy Perry's Firework music video and entertained thousands on cruise lines and at corporate events.

Kolos Párkányi and Alyson Hannigan on the set of Fool Us

Frequently asked questions

How long does a magic show last?
A stage magic show is typically 45 minutes long, but a 30-minute show can also be booked for a tighter schedule. Close-up magic is available in one-, two-, or even three-hour formats.
What technical requirements does the stage show have?
For a stage magic show, proper sound amplification, a minimum stage size of 3 m × 4 m, a dressing room, and parking are very important. For outdoor events, a stage protected from rain and wind must also be provided. Another important detail is that the stage show requires 5 minutes for setup and teardown, so this amount of time is essential for changing over.
Does Kolos perform outside the region and abroad as well?
Yes, Kolos regularly performs both in Hungary and abroad. Travel costs are included in the quotation.
What types of events is the show recommended for?
Primarily corporate events, but galas, weddings, conferences, and private events can also provide a suitable setting for a magic show.
How far in advance is it worth booking a date?
One to two months before the event. Peak periods (the end of the year, spring–autumn) fill up months in advance, so it is worth getting in touch as soon as possible. It is also worth asking at short notice — if the date is available, the show can be arranged.
What is the difference between a stage show and close-up magic?
A stage show is a cohesive, musical, interactive performance for a larger audience, while close-up magic involves direct, table-to-table magic performed within arm's reach of the spectators. The two combine excellently within a single event.

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