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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] is an actor, director, and scenographer, graduating 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 [2], and Marilyn Fried.[3][4][5][6]

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).[7]

They premiered their first show, Magic Waits, in 2006 at the Teatro Flaiano [8] in Rome, Italia. The performance included a cover band performing songs by Tom Waits [9].

In 2006, they founded the cultural association Oltre la Scena, through which they produce international theatrical shows.[10]

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).[11][12][13] 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.[14][15]

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.[16]

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 [17] [18]
  • 2018: Finalist at the World Championship of Magic, FISM Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques, South Korea
  • 2017: International Award AEREC for Culture, Art, and Show
  • 2017: 3rd Prize at the European Championship of Magic, FISM, Blackpool [19]
  • 2015: Finalist at the World Championship of Magic, FISM, Rimini
  • 2015 and 2013: Merlin d'Or at the Festival Magic Méribel, France
  • 2013: Mandrake d'Or at the Académie Française des Illusionnistes, Paris [20]
  • 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 [21]
  • 2011: 1st Prize in Close Up and Parlour Magic at the A. Sitta Trophy – Kalvin Award, Bologna[22]

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[34]
  • 2016: La casa di Houdini directed by Alessio Inturri
  • 2007: Disco Magic Theatre directed by Andrea Maulà [35]

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[39]
  • Management of Italy’s oldest magic shop Eclectica[40]
  • Consulting and directing theatrical and cinematic productions[41]
  • Teaching and workshops on theater and magic
  • Founder of the cultural association Oltre la Scena[42]
  • Promoting and educating on the theater of poetry through the Pronto Intervento Poetico initiative[43]
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  1. ^ https://www.guidomarini.it/
  2. ^ "Nikolaj Karpov".
  3. ^ Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma
  4. ^ Orazio Costa
  5. ^ Ugo Chiti
  6. ^ Nikolai Karpov
  7. ^ "La_Sapienza" Sapienza University of Rome
  8. ^ Teatro Flaiano
  9. ^ http://www.tomwaits.com/
  10. ^ Oltre la Scena
  11. ^ Rimini Today
  12. ^ FISM
  13. ^ FISM Busan 2018
  14. ^ Chapeaugraphy
  15. ^ Il Giornale
  16. ^ Abracadabra Show
  17. ^ "DiSguido - CinéMagique". 18 August 2022.
  18. ^ "Il CMI College stravince a San Pietroburgo". 30 January 2020.
  19. ^ "Dalla magia-cabaret dei Disguido fino a Mr. Hyde Severi".
  20. ^ "Les Mandrakes d'Or - Site Officiel | Historique".
  21. ^ https://mastersofmagic.tv/
  22. ^ Club Magico
  23. ^ "La volta buona".
  24. ^ "I Disguido e la magia nel mondo - la volta buona 28/12/2023". YouTube. 28 December 2023.
  25. ^ "I fatti vostri".
  26. ^ "I Fatti Vostri 20 maggio 2024". YouTube. 21 May 2024.
  27. ^ "Unomattina in famiglia".
  28. ^ "Oggi è un altro giorno".
  29. ^ https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penn_%26_Teller
  30. ^ "Disguido FOOL US Penn and Teller. Is this a Miracle?". YouTube. 10 March 2022.
  31. ^ "Soliti ignoti (Programma televisivo)".
  32. ^ https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italia%27s_Got_Talent
  33. ^ "La grande magia - the Illusionist".
  34. ^ Metti una notte
  35. ^ "DISCO MAGIC THEATRE directed by Andrea Maulà". YouTube. 25 February 2007.
  36. ^ Il Messaggero
  37. ^ Costa Diadema
  38. ^ Il Messaggero
  39. ^ Abracadabra Show
  40. ^ Eclectica Magic
  41. ^ Corriere dello Spettacolo
  42. ^ Oltre la Scena
  43. ^ YouTube
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