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'The Illusionists' Bring Their Magic To Miami

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The world is full of magic, but none more jaw dropping than "The Illusionists."

It's the most successful traveling magic show playing, and it's meant for the entire family.

The spectacular showcase was created five years ago and had a three-year successful run on Broadway before breaking out into tours around the globe.

The Illusionists is a nonstop mesmerizing magic show featuring death defying stunts, hilarious magic tricks and acts of wonder.

The show, featuring seven of the world's most incredible illusionists, makes its Miami premiere at the Adrienne Arsht Center on Tuesday night.

Some highlights include:

Andrew Basso, Italy's number one escape artist. He is the only performer in the world to perform Houdini's famous water torture.

Dan Sperry, who calls himself "The Anti Con-juror," is described as Marilyn Monroe meets David Copperfield.  Sperry combines the art of magic with the macabre and is one of the top 10 most Googled people in the world thanks to his appearance on "America's Got Talent."

Kevin James is "The Inventor" and a mind reader. He has created some of the most celebrated illusions of the last century.

The Illusionists is on at the Adrienne Arsht Center now through October 16.

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