Fabio Rodríguez, better known as the magician Fabrianny, was one of the icons of Colombian entertainment who began to stand out in the 1980s and who for almost 40 years captivated spectators with the magical and unknown.
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The renowned magician, who was part of the historic program Animalandia along with the remembered clowns ‘Bebé’, ‘Tuerquita’ and ‘Pernito’, He was also one of the many artists who, during the drug trafficking era, had to entertain the feared boss of the Medellín cartel: Pablo Escobar Gaviria..
Precisely his ex-wife and one of his closest friends spoke at the program Final Fileof Caracol Television, where they remembered the dangerous performance that the remembered magician had to give.
The powerful drug trafficker decided to hire the services of the magician Fabrianny to celebrate the first communion of his son, Juan Pablo Escobar. According to the clown Oscarinone of Fabrianny’s friends, the terrifying experience ended up being calmer and more pleasant for the magician than he had thought. According to Fabrianny’s companion, Escobar would have behaved like a great host.
“He told me that he did very well, that they treated him very well and that he personally met Mr. Pablo Escobar, greeted him and spoke with him for a moment.”he told the program.
Another person to reveal the peculiar situation was Daniella Pallar, the magician’s ex-wife, who said that despite Escobar’s good treatment, Fabrianny’s fear never disappeared: “For him, that was like a lot of nerves, a lot of tension.”
Pablo Escobar, known for his power and influence in the 1980s, was not only known for his criminal activities, but also for his extravagant taste for entertainment. The leader of the Medellín cartel, eager to surround himself with renowned artists, used to hire renowned talents for his private events, where luxury and ostentation were the protagonists.
One of these episodes was the aforementioned show by the magician Fabrianny at Juan Pablo Escobar’s first communion, a performance that revealed the friendly and welcoming face that Escobar showed to his guests.
Similarly, Gustavo Lorgia, another prominent illusionist, was called by the boss to liven up a lavish party at the Intercontinental Hotel in Medellín.an event that Lorgia would later describe as an unforgettable experience, filled with people he considered “very dear,” without imagining at the time the true identity of his host.
It is worth clarifying that at that time, Lorgia was not fully aware of who Escobar really was, since his notoriety had not yet reached the peak that later terrorized Colombia.
In a short period of time, Colombia has lost two of its most iconic representatives of illusionism, leaving an irreparable void in the world of entertainment. In 2023, Fabio Rodríguez, known as Magician Fabrianny, passed away after a brave fight against colon cancer. Fabrianny, remembered for his role in programs such as Animalandia y Baby Eye Baldcaptivated generations of Colombians with his magic and joy, maintaining his commitment to art even in the most difficult times.
Just a few months later, on June 14, 2024, Gustavo Lorgia, master of illusionism and emblematic figure in Latin American magic, died at the age of 73 at the Reina Sofía Clinic in Bogotá.Lorgia, who brought Colombian magic to international stages, left an indelible legacy after more than four decades of dedication to the art.
Both magicians shared an unwavering passion for illusionism and a unique ability to connect with their audiences, leaving a deep mark on the country’s culture. Their performances mark the end of a golden era for magic in Colombia, but their legacy will live on in the memory of all those who once witnessed their art.
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