Who is Cyril Takayama? Cyril Takayama is a Japanese American illusionist, born and raised in Hollywood, California. He is perhaps best known for his street magic performances. His father is of Okinawan descent, while his mother is French-Moroccan.
Cyril is quickly establishing himself as one the hottest new stars in Japan. In June of 2004 Cyril completed his third two-hour magic special in just two years for TV Tokyo and the response to his shows has been phenomenal. In his latest magic special Cyril blew away viewers by bungee diving headfirst off a Las Vegas Hotel, sword in his hand, to successfully pierce a previously chosen card floating amongst a full deck in a pool of water below. Incredible!Television audiences were once again treated to a visit by Cyril’s magical relative, the charming Grandpa Cyril, perhaps the oldest professional performing magician. Cyril’s magic is original, highly visual and stylish in its presentation and he is envied and admired among his magician peers. - Official Website
He has now become one of the most popular street magicians or illusionist in the world thanks to viral videos that are spreading all over the cyberspace. I’ll post some of Cyril Takayama’s best tricks in time to come. Stay tune!
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