Antonio Díaz Cascajosa, better known as the Magician pop, It is a global phenomenon. At 37, he has achieved what few artists achieve in a lifetime: filling theaters worldwide, beating historical records on Broadway and building an empire without intermediaries. His magic transcends the stage, and not only for his impossible tricks, but for his ability to turn dreams into reality. However, his meteoric ascent has not been exempt from criticism and controversies. Antonio Díaz is the example that talent and hard work can convert magic into reality. Since his childhood, he dreamed of making history in magic and has overcome his own expectations. Today, with less than 40 years, he is one of the most important illusionists in the world and a successful businessman. If there is something that the pop wizard has shown is that, where appropriate, nothing is impossible.
Last October, the pop wizard visited the set of The revolt, The program of David Broncano, where he underwent the classic questions about his bank account and his sentimental life. His elusive response cost him a “punishment”: inviting the public attending his show is nothing impossible. Broadway Edition, which is represented at the Nuevo Alcalá Theater in Madrid until April 27. Last week, the illusionist fulfilled his promise and gave tickets to the 400 people who witnessed the program that night, assuming an expense close to 36,000 euros. It is not the first time that Pop shows its generosity, but this time the delay in the invitation was due to a problem of success: its functions have been practically exhausted for months.
In addition to the Broncano public, the magician also recently invited journalists and celebrities such as Albert Rivera, José Coronado y Santiago Segura, in a special celebration for having reached three million viewers with their last show. A milestone that adds to its Guinness record: to be the most grossing individual artist in Broadway, surpassing Bruce Springsteen.
Antonio Díaz’s story is that of a dreamer who, without godparents or promoters, has built his own path. He was born in Badía del Vallés, Barcelona, in 1986, within a working family. His mother, Nieves, is a housewife Sevillana, and his father, Jesus “El Pichi”, was Murcian and worked in a textile factory. Since childhood, Antonio became obsessed with magic. While other children played football, he practiced hands and shadow games, inspired by what he watched on television and on the Internet. He has described himself as a “weird child,” but that rarity became his greatest strength. At age 20, he founded his first company, and only two years later won the National Magic Award. Its popularity exploded with the Pop Magician program on DMAX channel, which was broadcast in more than 150 countries. Later, his magic conquered Netflix with the great illusion and Magic for Humans. At present, it is a recurring face in television programs in the United States with millionaire audiences.
Antonio Díaz is not only a brilliant wizard, but an exceptional entrepreneur. According to the data that Informalia has been able to collect in official documents, its parent company, Indie Magic SL, billed 20.5 million euros in 2022, with a benefit of more than three million and a net worth of 9.5. By show more than 80,000 euros enters, and there are days that two functions ago. In addition, its merchandising is a money machine. His company has more than 140 employees and manages assets for more than 13 million euros. Unlike other great fortunes, tax in Spain. But its success is not limited to magic. In 2021 he bought the Victoria Theater in Barcelona, which belonged to Tricicle, and recently acquired the Branson Magic Theater in Missouri, United States. In addition, he has invested in the Cieza Sports Club, his father’s land football team.
Jorge Blass, another renowned illusionist, has come to compare his tricks with doping in sport
Not everything has been easy on your way. His success has aroused criticism in the world of magic. Jorge Blass, another renowned illusionist, has come to compare his tricks with doping in sport, insinuating that he resorts to “buys” in the public, something considered a serious fault in the magical community. In addition, the pop wizard has been the victim of a media controversy without formal evidence or accusations. It all started the same night that went to the Broncano program, when the journalist Cristina Fallarás He published an ambiguous message on social networks. His post, without any direct reference, unleashed a wave of speculations and attacks on Twitter, although the messages disappeared a few days later, probably for fear of legal reprisals. From his family they confirm that Antonio has suffered an “lincation without foundation”, which has been personally affected. Despite controversies, the recognition of the public and the entertainment industry is unquestionable. Personalities like Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Leo Messi, Shakira and Arnold Schwarzenegger They have attended their shows. Even Stephen Hawking marveled with his magic. In Broadway, it has come to raise more than 2.7 million dollars in a single week, exceeding Bruce Springsteen and Hugh Jackman records. His last show, nothing is impossible, has the artistic direction of the prestigious magician Mag Lari, and his production team is up to the best shows in the world.
