Frank Borton

the art of modern magic

Biography & Awards

One of the greatest contemporary and theatrical magician

If I were a real magician ….

In a world where all natural phenomena are “degraded” with answers and explanations of physical science, where the fascination and mystery of the past, is no longer the stuff of miracles. Despite all this there is still the most ancient mystical art: MAGIC!

For me, magic translates into fun, passion and profession. I try to flip the rules of this world onto its head. I take the audience back to a world full of myths and illusions.

“Magic” has a tremendous appeal for us all, regardless of age, gender, or profession. This universal language often amazes me! I think in each of us there lies the desire to know where the boundary of the magicians’ illusion and reality intersect………….

Magic is a dimension of fantasy and has always been a dream of Humanity. As a child I told myself: If I were a real magician I can make my dreams become a reality……..

One of those dreams has come true and that is to have the ability to allow those watching my magic to also dream.

We always continue to develop our art of magic, and this fascination will never stop!

1989

Third Prize in the `Swiss National Show Dance competition` (Bern)

1991

Second Prize in the `Swiss National Hip Hop Electricboogie competition` (Bern)

1993

Second Prize in the `Swiss National magic competition` (Lucern)

2007

Premio Spirito Libero per il suo entusiasmo alla Magia (Corsano)

2015

Award one of the best Magic Invention at FISM (Rimini) "Mystery Smoke"

2023

Award one of the best Comedy magic Act at Comedy Club (Zurich)

Repertoire

Frank Borton has over twenty roles in his repertoire

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Harry Potter's Best Friend

Il servitore di due Padroni ( Carlo Goldoni)

Pulcinella e Lucrezia

Carmen is an opéra-comique by Georges Bizets

Carmen's love to the torero Escamillo

Frank Borton`s magic takes place even in the hands of the audience..

Close Up MAgic

Frank Borton presents mystery magic

Alice in Wonderland

Frank Borton presents contemporary art of magic.

Snow on stage

Frank Borton even seems surprised by what happens to him

Pulling an infinite tape from the mouth

Frank Borton produces coins in the air, from ears and noses

Miser's dream

The public is directly involved in the program full of amazing surprises.

Frank Borton as a stand-up comedian.

One of Frank Borton's favorite classics:

The cut and restored Rope

After the show, a small gift for each child:

Fantasy Balloonsculptures

Magic created not only for, but with children:

For Kids he is the greatest!

Mr. Marcello Gigoletti protagonist in the theater project:

Mr. Gigoletti Crime in the Sofitel hotel

Frank Borton a must in every performance

The flying ring

The illusion that will be remembered for a long time

A signed Bill in the Lemon

Silent comedy, Charlie Chaplin, the Tramp and the Kid

Charlie Chaplin and the Kid

“A mime needs the body of an athlete, an actor’s mind, the heart of a poet.”

Pantomime

It’s called “Truffaldino”. His soul is called “Commedia dell’Arte”.

Truffaldino & Fifi