Theo Dari, the founder of Laserman, first discovered the art of magic and illusions when he moved to Paris in 1992 looking for a job. In 1997 whilst thinking about science fiction acts, he started to imagine creating magic effects with light… he was inspired when watching a mime scene by a magician called Jeff McBride - in it he was touching a cone of light, made visible with smoke effects, as if it was a solid object.
From there Theo began dreaming and experimenting. He played with ideas of bending light, cutting and then restoring it. He brainstormed for months with other French magicians – what sort of an act could they create? Then came the inspiration: using lasers he would be able to ‘hold’ the light in his hands.
After several months of research he created a new prototype using laser pointers. The result was unexpected - suddenly all the effects he had been dreaming of became possible. New ideas far beyond his original ones began to emerge. After building and experimenting with different versions of the laser pointer at varying power levels he was ready. He had created the first Laserman magical act.
The Laserman act has since received numerous honors, won several awards and has received international acclaim.
In 2004, Theo began training substitute performers, “The Replicants”, in response to the high demand for his show. The corporate market was also demanding his services - a market in which he was becoming well known and was being utilised as a symbol for the future, for progress and creativity.
Today Laserman can be seen all over the world with thanks to his “replicants” – this way Laserman continues to build his audience internationally.
Laserman has become a hugely popular attraction at Major Events and Corporate Functions around Australia and New Zealand since he began appearing Down Under in 2005.
STYLE: Laser Light Show, Magic, Stage Show, Special Event
TRAVELS FROM: Sydney or Melbourne
