Nelson Lugo is a phenomenal magician with a big beautiful heart. Watching him grow through his work at The Tank over the past ten years has been a true privilege. He combines the wonder and mystery of magic with the whole range of human experience: from the big things like falling in love or heartbreak, all the way to the minutiae like winning an argument or dealing with allergies. His work is funny and sweet and charming and his magic demonstrates incredible mastery and awesome technical skill. Book him, see him, support him - Nelson is an artist who is as delightful to work with as he is to watch.
Rosalind Grush :: Artistic Director of the Tank Theater, NYC
Nelson Lugo has a welcoming, charming presence, and tells honest and compelling stories that not only reveal something about his love of magic, but they reveal something about him - and all of us. And his tricks? Stellar.
Mark Lonergan :: Artistic Director of Parallel Exit, a three-time Drama Desk Award nominee for Unique Theatrical Experience
REVIEWS
“See it if: you like up close magic. This is a one man show about why Nelson Lugo loves magic. How he came about this love, that and Batman!
He is: Absorbing, Entertaining, Enchanting, Clever, Delightful, Intelligent, Quirky” - show-score.com
“magician Nelson Lugo's rope trick - I could watch Lugo's magic act for hours… excellent magic and a great sense of humor” - gaytheatrenyc.blogspot.com
“Conjuror Nelson Lugo entertained the audience with a wonderful adaptation of classic magic trick. His magic skills are excellent and telling stories about his dreams got the audience going.” - vaudevisuals.com
Testimonials
...a showstopper...slick and sure to please...he delighted the crowd...
Constance Tarbox :: President, The Faux-Real Theatre Company
...What can I say? This guy is a hoot! ...a hysterical show...
Mike (Professor Putter) Makman :: An Award Winning Magician
...An excellent performer with a wonderful and original show...I highly recommend it!...
Torkova :: An Internationally Award Winning Master Magician
[He] stands out...sharp, irreverent [and] witty...
Michael Canick of Michael Canick Booksellers, L.L.C.
...true originality and creativity...an invaluable contribution to our season...
Sara Berg :: Artistic Director of the Titans Theatre Company
Nelson Lugo is a triple threat: charm, skill and cunning grace. There have been many performers who have graced the Red Hots Burlesque stage, but no one commands an audience like Nelson. His acts range from comedic to beautiful and all of them have one thing in common, perfection. He's as comfortable walking around a room engaging small groups of people, as he is keeping an audience of hundreds rapt at attention. Nelson Lugo is someone I am thrilled to see perform.
Dottie Lux :: Present Progressive Events
...fun, informative and sometimes mind blowing evening of tricks and hocus-pocus. I'll go see this guy anytime, anywhere... his egg trick is one for the ages!
Tony Sportiello :: Artistic Director of Algonquin Theater Productions