The Illusionists – Starring Chris Cox

Chris Cox continues to star as ‘The Mentalist’ in the biggest & most successful magic show in the world ‘The Illusionists.’ Fresh from starring in London’s West End Chris will be heading to Broadway to appear in ‘The Illusionists – Magic Of The Holidays‘ at the Neil Simon Theatre in the 2019 Holiday Season. After this he will be embarking on his second US tour as part of ‘The Illusionists – Live From Broadway 2020 US Tour‘.

During 2019 he starred in ‘The Illusionists – Direct From Broadway’ in London at the Shaftesbury Theatre & Australia at Sydney Opera House and in a unique intimate version of The Illusionists Experience at the Eldorado Resort, Reno, Nevada. 

Chris has wowed arena audiences as part of the 2019 US Tour, in Cancun (Mexico) and Cape Town and Johannesburg (South Africa) and has been blowing minds as part of the 2018/2019 Australian Tour including getting 20 standing ovations in 20 shows at the iconic Sydney Opera House. 

After record breaking runs in New York, London, Asia and around the globe, Chris Cox stars in The Illusionists Direct from Broadway. “The Illusionists” has shattered box office records across the globe and continues to dazzle audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. The show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. Witness stunning acts of grand illusion, levitation, mindreading, and disappearance in this mind-blowing spectacular that showcases the jaw dropping talents of eight of the most incredible Illusionists including Chris Cox as the The Mentalist. A self-proclaimed “mind reader who can’t read minds”. He is making a big name for himself at home in the United Kingdom as a funny, confident and charismatic performer; full of energy, warmth and charm. Chris delivers incredible mind-reading stunts with a silly and mischievous sense of fun that leaves audiences astounded, amazed and thoroughly entertained.

Collectively these performers have been seen by millions of people around the world and this production showcases their incredible talents together on stage for the very first time. Audiences will witness stunning acts of grand illusion, levitation, mindreading, and disappearance. #Itsanillusion

Chris has constantly received rave reviews for his act in The Illusionists, don’t believe us? Luckily here’s some proof. 

What the press say about Chris Cox in The Illusionists

A hyperactive Harry Potter who knows what you’re thinking. The New York Times

The two most memorable bits come from Chris Cox, aka “the Mentalist”, whose mass mind-reading acts are as funny as they are jaw-dropping Time Out Sydney

Chris Cox – The Mentalist’s routine ended with a deafening roar and a standing ovation. Having the biggest “wow” moment of the show led to Cox becoming a crowd favorite. “Chris Cox was my favorite. He is so quirky, entertaining and fun,” audience member, Francesca Geis, said after the show. Iowa State Daily

Chris reaches into the minds of the audience and reveals things that were previously not revealed. He’s a wacky mentalist that is disarming with his charm and piercing with his wit and ability to know the unknowable. New York Theatre Guide

If you want your magic rambunctious and baffling then The Mentalist, Chris Cox has got you covered. With a contagious energy Cox astounds the audience with his ability to mind-read. Audible gasps peppered his act as he tapped into the lives of theatre-goers. Cox is fun, he is vibrant and jubilant but don’t let that fool you, his magic is marvellous. Australian Stage

Chris Cox (The Mentalist) with his mind-reading act works so fast that it was almost impossible to imagine how he could work his prestidigitation so quickly. At one point he had a young boy on stage and put him behind a curtain, gave him general instructions of what to do, and magically duplicated all that he did without being able to see him. It was impressive to behold. Broadway World

Chris Cox’s mind-manipulation act, which deserves special mention: it’s utterly manic and a highlight, though it often feels as though it belongs in its own show” TheatreBuzz.Au

Chris Cox, The Mentalist, returns to the stage with puppy-like enthusiasm and his excitement is infectious. I mentioned earlier filling in some Control Chris Cox Cards. Before long the box, which has never left the audience’s view, is lowered and Chris grabs out a couple of the mystery cards. One of which, to my hysterical delight, is my sister’s! Chris’ hilarious antics to establish connections with his participants have the audience flitting between giggles and groaning. He is able to determine the answers to all of the questions and even throws in bonus tidbits. If I had to offer any criticism, it would be that I felt Chris downplayed his brilliance a touch too much early on because the pay off is absolutely marvellous! London Theatre

The award-winning The Mentalist (Chris Cox) is also a dynamic and charming high-energy performer as he reads the minds of audience members, astonishingly revealing obscure, specific details of their everyday lives and histories. The Blurb

He’s a thin, bespectacled gent, and other than a Tintin-esque tuft of hair and a penchant for tartan trousers, he doesn’t seem to have any of the gimmicks (elaborate costumes, flames, dancing girls) that his colleagues include in their acts. But Cox is a whirlwind of energy and, most importantly, lightning-quick improvised humour that makes him a hoot to watch even before he does any of what he’s a whiz at – apparently reading people’s minds. Cox appears in both halves of the show, with his first set a one-on-one encounter with a volunteer where, impressively enough, he is able to deduce details about his bewildered guest that should be impossible for him to know. His achievements after the interval are considerably more gobsmacking though, when he first reveals facets of random audience members based on touching brief questionnaires they’ve filled in, sealed in thick envelopes and placed in a container onstage. The brow-furrowing goes a step further when someone Cox is addressing touches someone next to them, and he instantly names that person and states facts about them that he cannot possible have been informed about in any conventional sense. It’s an astounding skill, effortlessly implemented. – Bruce Denhill

The Mentalist held the real ace on the night. Bearing a physical resemblance to Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory, he left the audience gasping in astonishment as he struck up a connection with members of the audience and then proceeded to probe through their thoughts. One of which involved tights and a unicorn. That’s all I will say… – IOL

Then we met quirky Chris Cox, a mind reader who blends magic, psychology and humour to produce an act that is both eccentric and yes, mind blowing. Tall and skinny, with scuffed tackies and a Tintin quiff, he’s able to warm up an audience very quickly. Until he starts telling people when their birthdays are, and what sport they play, and who their favourite band is. Then it all starts to feel a little hair-raisingly chilly. But he’s a class act, no doubt – I spoke to the three people who he had singled out in the audience, and they all swore they were not part of the show, had never met Chris Cox, and that everything he said about them was true. Spooky! – Weekend Special

One of the most fun acts, is The Mentalist, Chris Cox. The Brit infuses sharp wit into his performance as he astonishingly manages to read the minds of audience members. What random image are you thinking about? He’ll tell you. Touch the person next to you, and he’ll tell you their name and what their favourite song is. –ENCA

Chris Cox took my mental image / concept / prior experience of mind readers and flipped all categories! Literally bounding around stage with exuberance (kind of like Tigger from Winnie the Pooh – but with braces, glasses and a neat outfit), Chris charmed the audience quickly with his endearing nature. Whereas ‘typical’ mind readers can come across as a bit scary / creepy with often serious routines, Chris ensured that his routines were the opposite – lighthearted, charming and not at all scary. The level of details he went to when ‘picking the brains’ of his audience members were incredible – much of the audience members were in disbelief. We are talking about ridiculous levels of detail here. Tay Around Town

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