Thursday, February 5, 2026 – Gustavo Raley Lecture

Gustavo Raley was born on October 12, 1973, in Quilmes, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He began his artistic career at a very young age, assisting his father, Daniel Raley, with his shows. From him, Gustavo inherited his passion and knowledge of the world of magic.

Gustavo is known for his creative approach to magic and for designing and developing magical effects that are performed by magicians worldwide. One of his most famous creations is “The Supercan,” presented at the FISM World Championships of Magic in both the Netherlands and Sweden, and awarded at the National Magicians’ Congress in Bilbao, Spain.

He has also appeared on numerous national and international television shows alongside iconic figures such as Juan Alberto Badía, Susana Giménez, and Marcelo Tinelli, and has performed in over 40 countries. He has graced the Colombia Humor Festival several times and has appeared at prestigious events such as “Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde” in France, The Magic Circle in London, Pre-FISM China, the S.A.M. Convention, and the I.B.M. Convention, among others.

In 2007, Gustavo was named “Magician of the Year” and recognized as “One of the greatest artists of our time,” according to Jeff McBride.

Today, his original ideas, unique style, and creative vision have earned him a solid place in the magic world. He continues to share his knowledge through lectures and masterclasses at over 150 magic associations. He is also the CEO of the “Gustavo Raley” brand, whose more than 50 creations are sold and performed in magic shops and shows worldwide.

The Lecture
The key points of Gustavo Raley’s lecture, “The Creative Process,” are:

– Techniques for Developing Magic Tricks: Gustavo will share methods he uses to create magical effects, including the technique of bisociation, with interactive exercises for participants to develop new tricks.
– Camouflaging Magic Props: Insights into making magical props appear more natural and why this is important.
– Finding Inspiration and Turning Ideas into Reality: Exploring how classic magical effects can be developed for the modern era.
– Protecting Ideas and Addressing Piracy: Discussion on protecting creative concepts and coexisting with the piracy market.
– Experiencing Gustavo’s Effects: Participants will learn about and experience some of Gustavo’s magical creations firsthand. Creative Collaboration: Insights into Gustavo’s work with the Disney creative team to develop a magical reality show.

You’ll learn not only theoretical concepts but also some of the magical effects Gustavo has created. This is a chance to see and learn brand-new effects and gain technical knowledge. And he’s guaranteed to bring his latest effects and offer them at the best prices 🙂

-When : Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 15.00 uur
-Where : Café De Sport, Markt 7 in Velden (NL)
-Price : EUR 22,50 p.p. including a drink

Tickets can be reserved via the lecture tickets section in our webshop or in our store in Velden..

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