Javier Natera

Contemporary illusionistJavier Natera

I create illusion and mentalism experiences where the magic doesn’t happen in my hands, but in the minds of the people living it.

Portrait of Javier Natera at a card table in front of a red curtain

It isn’t about proving the impossible. It’s about sharing a moment that is lived together and stays in the memory.

My work blends magic, mentalism and contemporary stagecraft to spark genuine wonder, curiosity and human connection. I have performed for audiences from many countries, at corporate events, festivals, theaters and institutional projects.

My style is spontaneous, close and improvised. That’s why no two shows are alike: each one is built in real time, together with the people in the room. Every experience is different, because every audience is.

Beyond performing, I give talks, workshops and consulting on the art of magic and creative thinking. I’m based in Guadalajara, and I spend much of the year traveling across Mexico and abroad.

Track record

From a Las Vegas stage to your event

  1. Television · United States

    Penn & Teller: Fool Us

    I performed on season 9 of the show where Penn & Teller, Las Vegas’ most celebrated duo, put illusionists from around the world to the test.

  2. Since 2013 · Jalisco

    Tapalpa Magik

    I founded and direct Tapalpa Magik, a yearly gathering that brings magicians together in Tapalpa, Jalisco, to share, learn and push the art of magic forward.

  3. Live · Guadalajara

    The Secret Room

    My intimate illusion and mentalism show for a small group. The decisions, memories and intuitions of the people in the room become the raw material of the performance.

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  4. Brands and teams

    Bespoke experiences

    Product reveals, investor presentations, award ceremonies and talks on how magicians think, designed around what each brand needs to say.

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  5. Mexico and abroad

    Television and stages

    Television appearances in Mexico, a recent taping for an international television series devoted to magic — premiering soon —, international performances and shows for national and multinational companies, in English and Spanish.

Trusted by

Companies that have lived the experience

Diageo Hershey's H-E-B Casa Sauza DSM Sanfer Ingredion Omnilife Dulces de la Rosa Alliance Funding Group Tacombi American School Foundation of Guadalajara
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