MAGICIAN & ILLUSIONIST · MARBELLA
Rubén Silva
Rubén Silva, also known as Rubén Silva Mago, is an illusionist born in Marbella who has been performing on stage since the age of 8. Since 2010 he has performed on TV, at festivals in Spain and Portugal and at hundreds of private events.
Who is Rubén Silva
Rubén Silva, also known as Rubén Silva Mago, is considered one of the most innovative illusionists of the new generation: a magician who has grown and evolved on stage. His work blends visual magic, music and performance.
He started exploring magic at the age of 6 and by 8 he was already performing in front of an audience. Over time he has shared the stage with some of the best magicians and artists in the world at festivals and galas across the Iberian Peninsula, from Porto to Ávila and Barcelona.
“Magic chose me before I understood why,” he says. “Ever since, I have been chasing that moment when someone forgets where they are.”
Career
Since 2010 he has performed at private events for audiences of every nationality: birthdays, private parties, hotels, communions, company dinners, school parties, charity events and fairs. In Marbella, his home town, he has performed for princes and ministers. He is listed in the creative professionals directory of Marbella Ciudad Creativa e Inclusiva.
Television
- 2012 · “Menuda Noche”, with Juan y Medio (Canal Sur).
- 2014 · “Pequeños Gigantes” (Boing and Telecinco).
Festivals and galas
- 2012–2017 · Cabracadabra Festival, Córdoba.
- 2013–2021 · Plaza Mayor Summer Festival, Málaga.
- 2015 · Several galas at the MagiÁvila Festival.
- 2016 and 2019 · JaJeJiJoJu Festival, at the Teatro Cervantes and Teatro Echegaray in Málaga.
- 2016 and 2019 · Ronda Mágica Festival.
- 2016–2019 · Málaga Fair.
- 2017 · City of Badajoz Magic Gala.
- 2017 · Historic gala of the 10th Extremagia (Don Benito), alongside Juan Tamariz, Jorge Blass, Yunke, Héctor Mancha, Víctor Cerro and Luis Larrodera.
- 2017 · International galas at the Magic Valongo Festival (Porto).
- 2018 · International galas at the Alcobaça Magic Festival (Portugal).
- 2018 · Summer Nights Fest, Gibraltar.
- 2025 · San Roque International Gala.
Theatres and venues
- 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2023 · Marbella Theatre and Conference Centre.
- 2017 and 2018 · Sala Houdini and Teatro Galileo Galilei, Madrid.
Hotels and seasons
- 2017 · Full summer season at the Vincci Estrella del Mar.
- 2022 · Show at Hard Rock Hotel Marbella.
- 2023 · Full season at Hotel Benalma, Benalmádena.
- 2024 · Full season at Hotel IPV Palace, Fuengirola.
- 2025 · More than 170 shows in hotels across Mallorca.
Close-up magic
- 2022 and 2023 · Dorsia Dinner Show, Nido and Mosh Fun Kitchen.
- 2025 · Nido (Marbella) and Meliá Calviá Beach (Mallorca).
Consulting
- 2022–present · Magic consultant for stage shows.
Brands that have trusted his magic
Awards
- 1st place · Magic Competition (Seville).
- 2nd and 3rd place · CabraCadabra (Córdoba).
- 2nd place · Young Talent Award, Jóvenes Promesas (Barcelona).
Shows and formats
- A Cuadros: intimate close-up magic in a close, personal format.
- REVOLUTION: visual and musical magic built around the tension between precision and chaos.
- Feel the Magic: his main show, an immersive experience of magic and emotion.
- Encuentra la Magia: magic for all audiences.
- Magic Candles: intimate magic among candle flames for dinners and celebrations.
- Creative magic consulting: bespoke effects for brands, production companies and events.
Feel the Magic on video
Where to follow Rubén Silva
- Instagram: @rubensilva.magic
- Facebook: Rubén Silva
- YouTube: @ruben.silvamagic
- TikTok: @rubensilva.magic
- Spotify: his music playlists
- Backstage: professional profile