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Alexander Blade was born in
Holguin, Province of Oriente, Cuba in the year 1973, and from a very
early age felt attracted to the art of magic. At the young age of 9
(nine) he took his first magic lessons.
By the year 1987, he was diligent in his studies of magic, acting and
performance. He was enrolled in classes at a theater and shortly
thereafter was offered an opportunity to participate in a presentation
that involved theater and magic and through which he was able to
demonstrate what he had learned. The show received an award for the
performance by Alexander Blade, who, although still a student in middle
school, had received invitations to two magic conventions by the end of
the following year. At these two conventions, held in 1988, he received
awards for his technique and agility of movement.
He was already a part of one of the leading dance and performance
companies in Cuba by 1989, and was an important part of the show called
“Ritual” which involved both contemporary dance and magic. The idea of
incorporating magic in the dance theater was very important for Blade,
who was awarded his own show in 1990. Also in 1990 he was made a member
of both AHS (Asociacion Hermanos Saiz) and UNEAC (Union de Escritores y
Artistas de Cuba), the leading Guilds of the country; these memberships
afforded him the opportunity to join the troupe of performers who worked
for the international tourism as well as landing him a Television
program where he was able to further show his knowledge of the art.
Towards the end of the year, the program director, Lilo Vitaplana and
the assistant director, Mariela, invited him to participate in a Cuban
television program on channel 6, “Dando Vueltas”, an invitation that led
to his being named the star of the show, in addition to being offered
the opportunity to work in a brand new show that would be opening at the
famous Tropicana Nightclub and subsequently this would lead to his
traveling throughout the international hotels around the island with the
Turarte Corporation, an option which he took. It was to this end that he
wrote and choreographed is own show titled “Caribe Magic” and with that
show was asked to transfer to the tourism hotels at the North end of the
island where he also joined in and performed as master of ceremonies for
the popular and well known Sol Melia; a Spanish group.
Alongside Sol Melia, Alexander Blade proceeded to perform at Rio de
Luna, Rio de Mares, Playa Esmeralda, Cayo Coco, Cayo Largo and an
aquarium belonging to Fidel Castro, himself. His talents were recognized
and he received an invitation to visit Argentina; after doing the
necessary paperwork and going through the proverbial red tape, his visit
out of the country was approved and upon arriving in Argentina,
Alexander decided not to return.
Once settled in Buenos Aires, Alexander received his membership in EMA (Entidad
Magica Argentina), a very prestigious magic society in the country, and
he began to perform in important television shows on channels such as 7,
channel 26, Telefe and America TV. Through his work in television, in
2001, he makes the acquaintance of Martin Argayo, an Argentinian
producer, and through this acquaintance he is able to go on a
performance tour to Villa Carlos Paz, Ciudad de Cordoba with a well
known dancing actress, Alejandra Padron, and actor Juan Jose Camera.
The latter part of the year he also was an integral part of “El Show del
Lagarto”, a peculiar show where through his magical acts Alexander Blade
is recognized for his performing style which sets him apart from the
rest, and he is signed to a contract by Luis Chela to perform magic on a
television program titled “Café Fashion”, a leading comedy show of the
country.
By the year 2002, Alexander started touring with his magic and left for
Spain, France and Portugal, working at leading theaters in said
countries before returning to Argentina. It is at this point in time
that he meets Ernesto Dhue, of Ernesto Dhue Producciones, with whom he
undertakes several projects for television and shows in nightclubs and
theaters in Paseo La Plaza.
Fernando Keops gets in touch with Alexander in 2003 to take him on tour
to Uruguay, Brazil and Costa Rica. Once again Alexander is off and this
time it costs him a possible contract to perform on cruises for a well
known cruise ship chain.While in these countries, he performs for
several television programs on street magic, at numerous important
theaters and stages and at the end of 2004 returns to Argentina to
perform theater with a troupe known as La Colmena. At this theater once
again Alexander writes a magic show which he also choreographs and
performs.
In 2005 he meets illusionist and hand shadows master, Sonny Fontana.
Sonny’s advice and suggestions bring an entirely new dimension to
Alexander’s show and it is at this time that he decided to move with his
family to the United States, where he has begun a new stage in his
artistic life.
Alexander, having come to the United States, writes an entirely new show
and begins to work with America TV. Subsequently he does some shows with
GEN TV and then goes on to work with Maria Antonieta Colin at Telemundo.
Although he receives several offers from Univision, he decides this is
not the right time for him to accept them.
In 2007, he goes on tour once again, this time performing in North and
South Carolina. He also performed at numerous casinos and nightclubs at
Niagara Falls, Canada. The year kept Alexander very busy with contracts
and travel.
Dominican Republic was the next location that Alexander was asked to
perform at. Songwriter, singer Gilberto Santarosa took Alexander on
tour; his performances received a tremendous amount of publicity in the
national newspapers and television of the country.
Subsequent to his performances in the Dominican Republic, he was invited
to a very important magicians convention in Colombia, “Medellin Llena
Eres de Gracia”. During his stay in Colombia, he had an opportunity to
participate in over two dozen television programs, before a sold out
Teatro Metropolitano, performed with other well known magical
celebrities such as Marco from Panama, Sylvester the Jester and his
close personal friend, Sonny Fontana, in addition to several local
magicians.
They say there is no rest for the weary and this held true. Immediately
upon his return to the U.S., Alexander was back on stage performing at
the Seminole Hard Rock Café for a sell out crowd of 3,000. As always,
rave reviews and standing ovations were received by Alexander Blade for
his performance.
He is currently working on his best project to date alongside his
Manager, Gustavo Cabrera, with whom he is writing, choreographing and
finalizing details for a show without precedent; a show full of fantasy
and fear; a show that will have the audience member sitting in a chair
where they will feel as though they are virtually within a movie. This
new show will debut in 2009 and will do so in Las Vegas, due to the
complex technical needs of combining film, theater, action and horror
all at once.
Alexander Blade is a well rounded artist; throughout his career he has
grown in giant leaps in his art, which he has taken to many countries
and which has afforded him the opportunity of sharing the stage with
some greats of magic such as Fernando Keops, who besides being a friend
is a brother to him; some others, listed her in alpha order, include
Michael Ammar, Gaetan Bloom, John Calvert, Aldo & Rachel Colombini,
Maria Ibáñez, Rick del Vecchio, Fantasio, Sonny Fontana, Mac King,
Gustavo Lorgia, Rene Levand Max Maven; Gustavo Raley, Topaz, Tommy
Wonder; and many more who form the group of friends and stars of the
world of magic for whom Alexander Blade has a great deal of respect.
 Alexander Blade,
the man who creates for you a
miracle,
not an illusion!
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