Piero Venesia

Piero Venesia is an illusionist and actor active in theatre and the performing arts since childhood. He specializes in Close-Up and Parlour Magic.

Since 2022 he has been part of Incanti, a show featuring six of Italy’s leading young illusionists, exploring enchantment as an artistic and cultural practice.

He was awarded European Champion in Parlour Magic at FISM Europe 2024 and became Vice World Champion at FISM World 2025, after winning First Prize in Close-Up and the Golden Wand at the Abano Terme International Competition.

As an actor, he collaborates with Itaca Teatro (Turin), performing roles such as Prospero (The Tempest) and Faust (Faust). He has also worked in Poland with Treno della Memoria, performing in former ghettos and concentration camps, engaging with themes of memory and history.

He is a co-founder of the Neo-Illusionism movement and author of its Manifesto, redefining illusionism as a contemporary theatrical art form.