A project created by Gonçalo Gil to bring some of the world’s most renowned magicians to Portugal and establish Maia as a leading venue for international magic.
Curation of the highest standard
Each edition of the Festival is meticulously planned by Gonçalo Gil, who oversees the selection of internationally renowned artists, ensuring a cohesive programme of the highest artistic standard.
Community and magic culture
The Festival helps to strengthen the magic community in Portugal, introducing the Portuguese public to the latest trends in magic from around the world.
Experience and spectacle
More than just a series of numbers, the Festival is conceived as a collective experience, where magic takes different forms and occurs on different scales, from the stage to intimate encounters.
Portugal on the map of magic
By bringing together internationally renowned names in Maia, the Festival puts Portugal on the map as a venue for major magic events, reinforcing the country’s status as a key destination for the art of illusionism.
