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Contemporary Magic
Cosentino
1982–
Escapology
Biography
Cosentino is an Australian illusionist credited with reviving large-scale escapology for a contemporary television audience. Combining high-risk escape stunts with dance and theatrical staging, he built a popular following through a string of television specials and arena tours.
His work returns the danger and spectacle of classic escapology to the modern stage, framed within the production language of contemporary variety. He has been a significant figure in bringing magic back to mainstream Australian entertainment.
Why They Matter
He brought high-risk danger magic back to the forefront of pop culture, focusing on the adrenaline of escape.