Heka: Nothing is what it seems
By Charlotte Stace
Caixaform hosts this mystifying magical-spectacle created by Gandini Juggling. The show explores the intertwined worlds of juggling and illusion, inspired through the Egyptian goddess Heka. Objects appear, vanish, levitate and transform, posing the provocative question: what is real, and what is merely illusion?
The show mixes humour with philosophical reflection, marking a bold departure in the Gandinis’ repertoire. Artistic director Sean Gandini - the Havana-born performer who is one of the pioneers of contemporary juggling - returns to his magical roots. This hybrid performance celebrates absurdity, upturning expectations and mind‑bending entertainment. The artistic team includes directors Sean Gandini and Kati Ylä‑Hokkala, magic advisors Yann Frisch and Kalle Nio, and performers Kate Boschetti, Tedros Girmaye, Kim Huynh, Sakari Männistö, Yu‑Hsien Wu, and Kati Ylä‑Hokkala.
So if you like juggling and magic, then this event is for you. But be aware: “An illusionist is not a juggler; he is an actor playing the part of a magician; an artist whose fingers need to move more with dexterity than with speed.” - Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin.