“Do I believe in miracles? It is not for nothing that our discovery program is named Miracle Worker. That says it all – the chances of miracles are very high, you just have to start doing it. This is also the case with us – no matter how hopeless this project looked, a miracle has happened, “Dace Pecolli is pleased and emphasizes that without the support of the public, friends and entrepreneurs, this theater would not have been made.
The idea came about 25 years ago. “It was Enrico who said we would have a museum one day,” Dace recalls. There are currently several museums dedicated to the art of magic in the world, the most famous of which is still considered to be the one in Hollywood. Magic Castle. From each of their royalties, Pecolli has bought something that will one day be useful to the museum, and has also participated in auctions. “We collected the collection. It was also clear what the themes would be – magic magic lamps, small vending machines and dolls showing tricks, beautifully marked trick boxes that were popular in the last century.” About 15 years Pecolli tried to get a loan, but the banks did not give. “And then last December we received news that the credit will be. We had already watched the former cinema Flame rooms that were specially built as a public building half a century ago, intended for cinema, circus and theater performances. In February, we received the keys and went on an American tour, with performances scheduled for 59 cities. But – began Covid! After the eighth show, I had to go home, instead of profit – cons. Another value was given – time. But without money … Then I recorded Facebookthat the Pecolli family has a dream. More than 900 people responded! He applied to help with materials, with works, “says Dace.
Well, a multifunctional building with at least a three-dimensional philosophy opens its doors. Mystero World-renowned artists from Belgium, Italy and other countries will demonstrate their magical art at the opening event on November 7. The present of illusionism in theater will be realized through the opportunity to get to know the diversity of illusionism genres. These are not just tricks with cards or a bunny cylinder. The past section – the history of illusionism in the world and in Latvia. But the future will be marked by a magic trick shop. “And then let’s open the magic school so that we can learn the basics of the art of illusionism, which is not only performing tricks, but also psychology, acting and many other skills and knowledge. There will be seminars, lectures, workshops,” says Dace Pecolli. “By the way, theater of illusionism does not mean that only specific performances will be shown. It may just as well be Ziedonis poetry and rope dancer. Why not? The possibilities of inter-genre art are wide,” she dreams. In December, the Pecolli family’s Christmas illusion program is planned at the theater Miracle You.
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