A conjurer is not a juggler; he is an actor playing the part of a magician; an artist whose fingers have more need to move with deftness than with speed. – Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, Secrets of Conjuring and Magic, 1868.

Juggling and Magic are like long lost sisters. So similar and yet so different. Drawing inspiration from the intricate connection between the two, Heka (the Egyptian goddess of magic!) transports audiences into a mesmerising realm where reality blurs with illusion. Heka transcends boundaries, inviting spectators on a journey where objects materialise and vanish, levitate, and transform before their eyes. Yet, beneath the surface lies a tantalising question: what is real and what is merely a trick of perception?

Infused with a captivating blend of humour and philosophy, Heka marks a departure for Gandini’s renowned repertoire. Director Sean Gandini, whose artistic journey began in Havana half a century ago, revisits his magical roots in this hybrid performance.

Above it all it is a celebration of the silliness and absurdity of entertainment, a homage to the delights of the absurd. Age guidance: 8+

The Reviews

“They are confoundingly good” – The Stage

“One Hek-uva good time” – The Times

“The strange steals the show with irresistible allure!” – Le Figaro

“Magic envelops pure dexterity with mysterious whimsy.” – Libération

“Whether you’re drawn to magic, dance, juggling, or simply looking for an unforgettable experience, Heka will deliver on all fronts!” – A Young(ish) Perspective

“Mind Blowing” – A Young(ish) Perspective

“An entertaining and mesmerising hour passes in a flash of trompe l’oeil, sleight of hand, distractions and revelations” – British Theatre Guide

“The sine qua non of British circus” – Broadway World

“Another magic chapter of the Gandini story” – Broadway World

“A vivacious flurry of ideas and illusion” – Ballet Position

“It was astonishing” – Sceneweb“We are left in awe at a perfectly synchronised ballet” – Cult News

More information and booking:

https://circusfestival.ie/events/heka-presented-by-gandini-juggling/