THE MAGIC OF TRAVELING

GISELL: THE MAGICIAN WHO INVITES US TO
BELIEVE IN WONDER

Champion of Spain in Magic

Gisell has changed the rules of the game. A Peruvian illusionist based in Catalonia, better known as “La Maga Gisell,” she is redefining magic as more than just tricks: it’s an emotional journey. Her art blends theater, poetic gestures, and visual storytelling—something rare in the world of illusion. It’s no surprise she has won national and international awards, with more and more people attending her shows in search of an experience that feels lost in
everyday life.
Her story begins like that of any great artist: with a stroke of chance. Gisell discovered magic through a friend, and that “accident” became a lifelong passion. In her own words, her mission is as simple as it is profound: to help each
person cross the threshold of wonder.
One of her close-up magic shows, UMBRAL: Magic That Dwells in the Soul, places the audience at the heart of the experience. A unique event in Barcelona, where magic unfolds just centimeters away, and illusion comes to life in the hands of the spectator.

Gisell, recognized with the First
National Prize of Magic in Spain and
the Flasoma World Award. Her art
leaves you amazed and wondering,
“How did she do it?”

Her other, more family-oriented show, “Dreams of a Magician”, is something like a story in motion. It tells the tale of an impatient little girl who, much like many of us, wants to achieve everything immediately—including becoming a magician.
Through this show, Gisell reminds us that the path to mastering any art takes time, dedication, and a lot of heart. The performance is for everyone: from the child whose eyes are filled with wonder to the most skeptical adult who needs to rediscover their inner innocence.
For her work bringing magic to every corner, Gisell travels extensively. She confides, “I love visiting new places, meeting people… And I love having time while waiting for a plane, for example, because I can read or rehearse. Do you know where? On top of my Gladiator suitcases, as if they were a table!”

“For me, magic is a way of returning to the basics, of being amazed by simple things, of reconnecting through a magic trick. I want my show to be a space where anyone—kids, adults, it doesn’t matter—can reclaim their ability to believe in the extraordinary,” Gisell explains.
In her show, it doesn’t matter if you’re a baby or 99 years old; her goal is for you to leave feeling

An Art That Evolves While Keeping Its Mystery

Gisell firmly believes that magic must evolve, adapting to modern times without losing its essence. She is not a fan of the trend of revealing magical secrets on social media in pursuit of gaining followers.
Gisell is clear in her stance: for her, secrecy is what makes illusionism special. “Magic endures because of its secrets,” she says.

On the Road to the World Championship of Magic: The Next Big Dream

Following her participation in the European Championship, Gisell has set her sights high: she is determined to present her new artistic proposal in the 2025 World Championship of Magic in the category of Micromagic, one of the most challenging and rare specialties. In 2023, she received two national awards for this work.

But for Gisell, it’s not about collecting trophies. This journey is a competition against herself, an opportunity to showcase her work to magicians worldwide and to discover her own limits. “I don’t want to win just to win. For me, it’s about the experience, seeing how far I can go and what I can contribute to the world of magic,” she reflects.

With her original style and poetic approach, Gisell is on the path to becoming a leading figure in the art of illusion. She performs magic from the heart, with a simple goal: that you leave her show with something you didn’t have when you entered—a bit more wonder, a touch of hope, or that spark that reminds them life still holds surprises.

Gisell is the perfect example of how magic remains alive, evolving and adapting in the hands of those who still believe in the impossible.

Maga Gisell @magagisell www.magiabcn.com