Jorge Luengo facts for kids

Jorge Luengo, born on February 18, 1984, in Cáceres, Spain, is a famous Spanish magician and illusionist. He is known as the "World Champion of Illusion." In 2009, he won a big award at the FISM Championship of Magic in Beijing for his amazing inventions.

Becoming a Magician

Jorge Luengo started performing magic when he was just 15 years old. By the time he was 17, he was performing weekly shows. When he turned 18, he began studying engineering at university. He actually earned three engineering degrees!

At 20, Jorge started performing in theaters. He has traveled all over Europe to perform his magic. He has even shown his skills at famous places like the Louvre Museum in Paris. He also performed at the Pierre Baudis Congress Centre in Toulouse and the O2 Arena in Prague.

Before becoming a full-time magician, Jorge worked as a math teacher for almost three years. Since then, he has appeared on many TV shows. He has even hypnotized famous people, including the motorcycle racer Marc Márquez.

Magic on Screen

In 2012, Jorge Luengo lent his voice to a young magician in a video game called Sorcery. This game was made by Sony for the PlayStation 3. In 2018, he also became a teacher on the Spanish TV series Pura magia, sharing his magic knowledge.

As a magician, mentalist, and speaker, Jorge has been on many national TV shows. He has performed for important people like the Spanish royal family. He has also entertained famous athletes and artists. These include tennis star Rafael Nadal and soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. Singers like Joaquín Sabina and Alejandro Sanz have also seen his magic.

TV Appearances and Books

Jorge Luengo has been a part of many TV programs. He has worked on shows like Todo Va Bien and ¡Qué tiempo tan feliz!. He also had his own show called Desafío Mental on the DMAX channel. He has been a guest on popular shows like Masterchef, Zapeando, and Pasapalabra.

In 2018, Jorge Luengo wrote a book. It is called Supertrucos mentales para la vida diaria. This book shares mental tricks for everyday life.

In 2019 and 2020, he presented two special magic shows on Telemadrid. These were 'La Estrella de la Navidad' (The Christmas Star) and 'La Magia del Amor' (The Magic of Love). He has also appeared on other shows like 'Extremadura Mágica' and 'Sígueme'. Since January 2021, he has been a regular on the show 'El show de Bertín' on Canal Sur.

Awards and Recognition

Jorge Luengo has won many important awards for his magic.

• In 2006, he won his first national award at the French National Magic Congress.
• Two years later, he won first prize at the Spanish National Magic Award.
• In 2009, he went to the World Championship of Magic in Beijing. This event is sometimes called the Magic Olympics. There, he won an FISM Award and a World Magic Award. He was the only winner in the Invention category, earning the Gold Medal of Magic.

He has also received these awards:

• French National Award.
• First prize at Spanish National Magic Award.
• Invention Award Winner of Magic in Beijing.
• The "Most talented man" prize in Brussels in 2010.
• The "De Pura Cepa" prize for best magician of the year.

See also

In Spanish: Jorge Luengo para niños