Shimpei

Drawing on his roots as a classical violinist Shimpei blends the worlds of magic and music seamlessly into his card creations. The result is a highly original magical performance bursting with elegance, style and technical brilliance.One such example is his celebrated performance piece set to Franz Liszt’s “La Campanella,” which develops into a five-minute display of dexterity, showmanship and bravura every bit the equal to Liszt’s musical masterpiece. Shimpei’s unique brand of magic has seen him travel to countless destinations including Spain, Russia, America and China, where he is sought after as both a performer and lecturer. Whether in an intimate close-up show or a sell-out theater, the artistry of Shimpei Katsuragawa is abundantly clear to those fortunate enough to see it first-hand