Ithra’s ‘Metaverse of Magic’ provides a new dimension of entertainment

DHAHRAN: “Metaverse of Magic,” a new immersive experience, recently premiered and will run until Feb. 2 at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture or Ithra. It taps into the power of technology to create stunning, theatrical illusions performed by world-renowned illusionists.

While Ithra usually instructs audience members to put their phones away at the theater, the show breaks protocol and encourages the use of smartphones to play along. Those who choose to participate can also win prizes, including a Sony PS5.

Hosted by the self-described “peddler of comedy and mischief” Jarred Fell, the cast includes global artists Charli Ashby, Hara, Horret Wu, Sabine Van Diemen, and Erin Bruce as illusionists in their various acts. The show also features five dedicated dancers who help the audience take a quick visual break and transition from one trick to the next.