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Disguido - a duet formed by Guido Marini and Isabella Raponi Zanivan
Occupation(s)Magician duo, illusionists, performers, actors
Years active2005–present
Websitewww.disguidomagic.com

Disguido, an Italian magician duet formed by Guido Marini and Isabella Raponi Zanivan, is known for their creative performances combining illusionism, theatre, and magic. It has been active in the entertainment industry since 2005, presenting numerous performances and winning prestigious awards in the world of magic and theater.

Biography

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The couple formed in 2005 in Rome. Guido Marini[1][2][3] is an actor, director, and scenographer, who graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma (Academy of Fine Arts in Rome). He trained with Orazio Costa, Nicola Zavagli, Ugo Chiti, Olga Melnik, Claudio Spadola, Nikolaj Karpov, and Marilyn Fried.

Isabella Raponi Zanivan is an actress, dancer, and psychologist, holding a degree from Sapienza University of Rome with a thesis titled "La fiducia nell’illusionista" (Trust in the Illusionist).

They premiered their first show, Magic Waits, in 2006 at the Teatro Flaiano in Rome, Italy. The performance included a cover band performing songs by Tom Waits[4]

In 2006, they founded the cultural association Oltre la Scena, through which they produce international theatrical shows.[5]

In 2010, they created the performance Chapeau Cinema, which they presented at the World Magic Championships, FISM, in 2015 (Rimini, Italy) and 2018 (Busan, Korea).[6][7] The act modernized the art of chapeaugraphy, creating new forms of hats (such as a bull, telephone, shark, and knife sharpener) and integrating them with cinema.[8]

In 2017, they created Abracadabra - La notte dei miracoli, an international magic festival in Rome and on tour in Italy, showcasing some of the world’s most renowned illusionists.[9]

Duet Disguido was invited to the Italian National Television (Rai) Programs[10][11][12], participated in WebTV programs[13][14], and discussed and reviewed in independent press such as Periscopio (Ferrara, Italy)[15][16][17][18][19][20], Il Corriere della Citta (Italy)[21], Rimini Today (Rimini, Italy)[22][23], Firenze Today (Firenze, Italy)[24][25][26], Askanews (Italy)[27][28][29][30][31], Tag24 (Rome, Italy)[32][33].

On the International level, duet Disguido took part in the World Championaships of Magic - FISM Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques (Italy, South Korea), International Forum of Magicians in Saint Petersburg (Russia), American TV show Penn & Teller: Fool Us[34], Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Scotland) and theathers in France. They regularly perform in Italy and Internationally[35].

Awards

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Guido Marini and Isabella Raponi Zanivan have received numerous accolades for their performances and innovation in magic and theater:

  • 2020: 1st Prize at the International Forum of Magicians, Saint Petersburg[36][37]
  • 2018: Finalist at the World Championship of Magic, FISM Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques, South Korea[38]
  • 2017: International Award AEREC for Culture, Art, and Show
  • 2017: 3rd Prize at the European Championship of Magic, FISM, Blackpool[39]
  • 2015: Finalist at the World Championship of Magic, FISM, Rimini[40][41]
  • 2015 and 2013: Merlin d'Or at the Festival Magic Méribel, France[42]
  • 2013: Mandrake d'Or at the Académie Française des Illusionnistes, Paris[43]
  • 2012: Les Magicien d'Or at St. Amand Montrond, France (2nd Prize)
  • 2012: 3rd Prize at the Masters of Magic – Italian Championship of Magic, Saint Vincent[44]
  • 2011: 1st Prize in Close-Up and Parlour Magic at the A. Sitta Trophy – Kalvin Award, Bologna[45]

Television Appearances

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Guido Marini and Isabella Raponi Zanivan have appeared on several notable Italian and international television programs:

Cinema

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The duo has also appeared in films:

  • 2017: Metti una notte directed by Cosimo Messeri
  • 2016: La casa di Houdini directed by Alessio Inturri
  • 2007: Disco Magic Theatre directed by Andrea Maulà[50]

Theatre Performances

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Guido Marini and Isabella Raponi Zanivan have performed in numerous theatres around the world, including:

Parallel Activities

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In addition to their artistic careers, the duo is involved in various parallel activities:

  • Organization of the international show Abracadabra - La notte dei miracoli[53]
  • Management of Italy’s oldest magic shop Eclectica[54]
  • Consulting and directing theatrical and cinematic productions[55]
  • Teaching and workshops on theater and magic
  • Founder of the cultural association Oltre la Scena[56]
  • Promoting and educating on the theater of poetry through the Pronto Intervento Poetico initiative[57]

References

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  1. ^ "GUIDO MARINI | ATTORE REGISTA ILLUSIONISTA". www.guidomarini.it.
  2. ^ "I Disguido, la Magia che crea Magia!".
  3. ^ "Disguido: Chi sono gli illusionisti Guido Marini e Isabella R. Zanivan". 3 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Tom Waits". www.tomwaits.com.
  5. ^ "Disguido | OLTRE LA SCENA - DISGUIDO". August 12, 2014.
  6. ^ "I "Disguido" ai mondiali di magia a Rimini". RiminiToday.
  7. ^ Internazionale, Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione. "FISM Busan 2018 (World Championship of Magic ) – Disguido". iicseoul.esteri.it.
  8. ^ "Quando la magia è nascosta in un cappello di feltro". ilGiornale.it. July 30, 2012.
  9. ^ "Artisti - abracadabra show". July 3, 2019.
  10. ^ "La vita in diretta Rai Uno I Disguido". YouTube. 28 June 2018.
  11. ^ "La volta buona 2023/24 - I Disguido e la magia nel mondo - 28/12/2023 - Video".
  12. ^ "Oggi è un altro giorno 2022/23 - I "DisGuido" e la magia dell'illusionismo - 03/01/2023 - Video".
  13. ^ "Dronero, i pluripremiati Disguido inaugurano la rassegna magica Sim Sala Blink". 5 October 2022.
  14. ^ "I Disguido a "30 minuti di magia"". YouTube. 13 April 2021.
  15. ^ "Novembre Magico per IBO Italia: Torna la magia che fa del bene - Periscopionline.it - l'informazione verticale". 14 October 2016.
  16. ^ "La newsletter del 17 ottobre 2016 - Periscopionline.it - l'informazione verticale". 18 October 2016.
  17. ^ "La newsletter del 3 novembre 2016 - Periscopionline.it - l'informazione verticale". 3 November 2016.
  18. ^ "Novembre Magico: Le nebbie avvolgono nel mistero la provincia ferrarese - Periscopionline.it - l'informazione verticale". 4 November 2016.
  19. ^ "Novembe Magico - artisti internazionali per la magia a sostegno di IBO Italia - Periscopionline.it - l'informazione verticale". 20 November 2016.
  20. ^ "Tutto esaurito per lo spettacolo Ciak... Si magia! - Periscopionline.it - l'informazione verticale". 28 November 2016.
  21. ^ "I Disguido: Chi sono, magia, chi è Guido, età, curiosità, spettacoli e vita privata del duo di illusionisti". 3 January 2022.
  22. ^ "Tutti gli eventi a Rimini".
  23. ^ "I "Disguido" ai mondiali di magia a Rimini".
  24. ^ "Un tocco di magia al Teatro Puccini di Firenze con Mattia Boschi".
  25. ^ "I vincitori dell'Oscar dell'Illusionismo al teatro Puccini".
  26. ^ "Lo spettacolo "CinéMagique" de I Disguido".
  27. ^ "A Livorno CinéMagique, lo show di magia di e con DISGUIDO che racconta il grande Cinema".
  28. ^ "Abracadabra, lo show con i migliori maghi del mondo arriva a Livorno".
  29. ^ ""Abracadabra la Notte dei Miracoli", la magia ri-compare a Livorno".
  30. ^ "Torna a Roma "Abracadabra – la Notte dei Miracoli", dal 26 dicembre".
  31. ^ "Al Teatro Ghione di Roma a Natale torna Abracadabra, la notte dei miracoli".
  32. ^ "Disguido: Chi sono gli illusionisti Guido Marini e Isabella R. Zanivan". 3 January 2023.
  33. ^ "Disguido, Abracadabra Show: "Vi presentiamo la notte dei miracoli"". 27 December 2022.
  34. ^ "Disguido FOOL US Penn and Teller. Is this a Miracle?". YouTube. 10 March 2022.
  35. ^ "I Disguido intervistati da Tiziano Grigioni". 31 March 2017.
  36. ^ "DiSguido - CinéMagique". 18 August 2022.
  37. ^ "Il CMI College stravince a San Pietroburgo". 30 January 2020.
  38. ^ "FISM Busan 2018 (World Championship of Magic ) – Disguido".
  39. ^ "Dalla magia-cabaret dei Disguido fino a Mr. Hyde Severi".
  40. ^ "Tutti gli eventi a Rimini".
  41. ^ "I "Disguido" ai mondiali di magia a Rimini".
  42. ^ "Les Mandrakes d'Or - Site Officiel | Historique".
  43. ^ "Les Mandrakes d'Or - Site Officiel | Historique".
  44. ^ "Masters of Magic". mastersofmagic.tv.
  45. ^ Magician, Eric The (May 9, 2011). "Premio Kalvin 2011 a I DISGUIDO".
  46. ^ "I Disguido e la magia nel mondo - la volta buona 28/12/2023". YouTube. 28 December 2023.
  47. ^ "I Fatti Vostri 20 maggio 2024". YouTube. 21 May 2024.
  48. ^ ttps://www.raiplay.it/video/2023/01/I-DisGuido-e-la-magia-dellillusionismo---Oggi-e-un-altro-giorno-03012023--47a72384-f92a-41ea-a40f-62251bb12062.html
  49. ^ "Disguido FOOL US Penn and Teller. Is this a Miracle?". YouTube. 10 March 2022.
  50. ^ "DISCO MAGIC THEATRE directed by Andrea Maulà". YouTube. 25 February 2007.
  51. ^ "Quando a teatro la notte è magica". www.ilmessaggero.it. December 28, 2019.
  52. ^ "Teatro Olimpico: dal 16 novembre arriva la magia del "Cinemagique, artisti dell'immaginazione"". www.ilmessaggero.it. November 14, 2022.
  53. ^ "abracadabra show - # Spettacolo internazionale di Magia". July 24, 2019.
  54. ^ "Eclectica Magic – Roma – Magia e Curiosità".
  55. ^ Spettacolo, Corriere dello (April 27, 2018). "Grotesk! Ridere rende liberi". Corriere dello Spettacolo.
  56. ^ "OLTRE LA SCENA - DISGUIDO".
  57. ^ "Pronto Intervento Poetico collegamento Rai da Capena, Uno Mattina con Metis Di Meo, 25 Marzo Dantedì". March 25, 2021 – via YouTube.
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