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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST
that divides what is real from an Illu-
sion, creating surreal visions to his au-
dience… maybe that ‘s why he is called:
“THE SURREALIST”
AN HA LIM (The Manipulator) As Ko-
rea’s best manipulator, An Ha Lim’s per-
formance is fast-paced, filled with excite-
ment and daring. His card magic shocked
the world with never-before-seen effects
and his use of variety of colors. The
1000 cards that beautifully appear from
the tip of his hand is sure to mesmerize
you. He has placed first in 5 internation-
al magic competitions, and has kept his
place as the world’s best manipulator
for the past 10 years. His performance
is so enticing that it was even featured
in the well-known magic magazine, Ge-
nie, in 2008. He has performed on stage
in Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong,
Australia, Malaysia, Germany, Den-
mark, Finland, Switzerland, Italy, Spain,
and England amongst others and finally
joined the team, Ilusionists. Awarded the
Golden Lion Award at one of the most
prestigious magic competition in Las
Vegas, World Magic Seminar, prepare to
be amazed at this truly amazing perfor-
mance. 2006 Korea Busan International
Magic Competition 1st Prize. 2006 Italy
Club Convention Manipulation 1st Prize.
2007 World Magic Seminar in Asia 1st
Prize. 2008 World Magic Seminar in Las
Vegas - Golden Lion Award. 2008 IBM/
SAM Joint Convention Stage Grand Prix.
2009 Monte Carlo Magic Stars Special
Guest Award.
SABINE VAN DIEMEN (The Sorcer-
ess) Sabine was born in Amsterdam. She
started in show business as a dancer for
“The Holland Show Ballet” when she was
18 years old. Sabine has been working in
magic for over a decade. During this time
she worked with master magician Hans
Klok and won the Silver Clown at the
Circus Festival in Monte Carlo. Sabine
has starred in the London West End show
“Impossible” and is one of the resident
hosts at “Amsterdam Magic”. She has
starred in several TV shows in Europe.
Sabine starred in the West End show Im-
possible as a solo artist. Instagram: @Sa-
binevandiemen
ASHLEIGH MCCREADY (Magician’s
Assistant, Dance Captain, Resident Di-
rector) Australia’s Ash McCready be-
gan her creative entertainment career in
her teens, touring the world in multiple
dance/cabaret/circus shows spanning Eu-
rope, the middle east, UK, USA, Asia,
New Zealand and Australia. She was
the associate choreographer and resident
director for Le Noir - The Dark side of
Cirque and La Nova Cirque, the associate
director for Cirque Adrenaline as well as
the assistant director for numerous inter-
national site-specific events. Ash is very
excited to tour USA and Canada as the
Resident Director for The Illusionists.
NICK RAIANO (Magician’s Assistant)
Nick Raiano is a well-known dancer,
choreographer, and performer; you may
have spotted him on So You Think You
Can Dance, Disney, or with your favorite
3-Man trio, “The Agents” at NBA Half-
time Shows across the country! Nick is
a true pioneer in this ever-growing dance
world!
ALISON KOROLY (Magician’s As-
sistant) Alison Koroly, originally from
Akron, Ohio, began her professional ca-
reer with the Cincinnati Ballet. Moving
away from ballet, she went on to work
for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Alison now
resides in Las Vegas, where she opened
the resident show, Masters of Illusion.
This is her first tour and first time with
The Illusionists.
JESÚS SEPÚLVEDA MALDONADO
(Magician’s Assistant) Jesús Sepúlveda
Maldonado is making his national tour
debut with The Illusionists. Previous
credits include: Larry in A Chorus Line
(Regional), Telemundo events and vari-
ous projects with Luis Salgado. In 2018,
he moved to NYC from Puerto Rico and
thanks his family, friends and Rybin Tal-
ent Management for their support!
SIMON PAINTER (Creative Produc-
er) is a visionary creative producer and
entrepreneur based in California. Orig-
inally from London, Simon started his
career as a classical violinist but soon
transitioned into producing and creat-
ing commercial theatre. During the last
ten years, Simon has been at the fore-
front of the live entertainment industry,
having launched and managed major
performance venues and conceived, cre-
ated and produced acclaimed produc-
tions such as Adrenaline and Le Noir.
The first show he produced, Le Grand
Cirque smashed box office records at
the Sydney Opera House selling over
40,000 tickets in ten days. The Illusion-