'El Mago Pop' visits NASA facilities in Houston
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Spanish magician 'El Mago Pop' visited NASA facilities in Houston.
- The visit served as inspiration for an ambitious new illusion related to space and technology.
- He is preparing for upcoming shows in Barcelona and previously performed on Broadway.
Antonio Dรญaz, known globally as 'El Mago Pop,' recently toured NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The Spanish illusionist described the visit as a profound source of inspiration for his career. Dรญaz is currently developing what he calls one of the most ambitious illusions of his life, an act that will explore the realms of space and technology.
During his visit, Dรญaz expressed deep gratitude to the NASA engineers, technicians, and professionals who welcomed him. "For someone who has spent a lifetime asserting that nothing is impossible, being here and meeting them has been profoundly moving," Dรญaz stated in a release. He emphasized that NASA personnel work daily to turn the impossible into reality, calling them an inspiration to the world and considering the experience a privilege.
I want to deeply thank all the NASA engineers, technicians, and professionals who have received me with so much affection and who have wanted to share their time and knowledge with me. They are people who work every day to turn the impossible into possible.
The magician received a special welcome, with a sign reading 'Welcome El Mago Pop' at the entrance to the Apollo mission control center, an iconic space within the Johnson Space Center. This visit comes as Dรญaz prepares for his upcoming October show in Barcelona, titled 'Nada es Imposible' (Nothing is Impossible). He previously brought his magic to Broadway in New York in July 2023.
For someone who has spent a lifetime asserting that nothing is impossible, being here and meeting them has been profoundly moving. They are an inspiration to the world and for me it has been a true privilege.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.