ARTISTS 2026
DENIS BEHR (DE)
Germany’s Denis Behr is one of the most respected masters of card magic today, with a depth of knowledge and technical skill that is hard to match. The New York Times wrote of him, “Behr is a superstar in the world of card magic,” while Genii magazine has called him “the most interesting man in magic.”
Magicians will know Behr best from the Conjuring Archive and Conjuring Credits databases, as well as his Handcrafted Card Magic book series. In 2025, he was awarded the Max Maven Award at the FISM World Championship of Magic.
Behr’s full-evening show The King on Cards in Munich regularly sells out, and he has lectured and performed extensively around the world: at major conventions, the Magic Castle in Hollywood, and 69 Atlantic in New York.
Now he finally arrives at the Magic Days to lecture and perform. If you’re interested in close-up magic, card technique, or building strong routines, this is not one to miss!
AXEL ADLER (SE)
Sweden’s Axel Adler is an innovative voice in contemporary magic, blending illusion, object manipulation, and contemporary circus into a striking form of visual theatre. In his work, movement, space, and rhythm are just as important as the magic itself, creating performances that feel almost dreamlike – somewhere between a traditional magic show, contemporary dance, and visual theatre.
Adler has appeared twice on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and released a highly acclaimed Penguin Live lecture. He has also performed and lectured around the world, including at the Magic Castle, Magic Live, FISM, the Blackpool Magic Convention, and The Session.
At Magia 2026, Adler will premiere his brand-new full-evening show ”Axel Adler: Enchantments”!
KRISTIAN NIVALA (FI)
Kristian Nivala is known for his distinctive approach to close-up magic, and he has been awarded second place at the World Championship of Magic (FISM). His award-winning act hasn’t been seen in Finland for years, but finally, in the Magia convention Gala Show, Nivala will present a newly updated version of his FISM act.