Solange Kardinaly is an internationally celebrated magician, admired for her elegance, creativity, and ability to captivate audiences worldwide. Born into a traditional circus family, she represents the third generation of magicians. Solange began performing magic at the age of four and won her first international magic award at just ten years old. Over the years, she has developed an innovative and technically advanced style, becoming a true multidisciplinary artist. In her shows, she seamlessly blends every category of magic, from Big illusions and manipulation to close-up. In 2018 and again in 2024, Solange was honored as Magician of the Year by the Portuguese Association of Magicians, recognizing her exceptional talent and contributions to the art of magic.
Solange’s unique skill sets captivates audiences leaving them eagerly anticipating more. She excels in multiple genres of the magical arts. One of her signature talents is an extraordinary ability to merge her powerful singing voice with mesmerizing illusions, crafting memorable performances that have garnered accolades and critical acclaim. She often includes singing into her magic acts and she has recorded original songs such as “Magic” available on digital platforms such as Spotify and YouTube.
Her SOLO quick-change costume performances are celebrated worldwide for their ingenuity, elegance and speed. Solange’s acts intertwine skilled stage manipulation magic with impossibly rapid, highly visual costume changes standing out as a performer with a strong, artistic performance voice.
One of Solange’s secret strengths is her ability to design and create her own inspirations; fabrication skills that allow her to adapt and improve her visions in real time as the magic evolves.
Solange Kardinaly is an internationally celebrated magician, admired for her elegance, creativity, and ability to captivate audiences worldwide. Born into a traditional circus family, she represents the third generation of magicians. Solange began performing magic at the age of four and won her first international magic award at just ten years old. Over the years, she has developed an innovative and technically advanced style, becoming a true multidisciplinary artist. In her shows, she seamlessly blends every category of magic, from Big illusions and manipulation to close-up. In 2018 and again in 2024, Solange was honored as Magician of the Year by the Portuguese Association of Magicians, recognizing her exceptional talent and contributions to the art of magic.
Solange’s unique skill sets captivates audiences leaving them eagerly anticipating more. She excels in multiple genres of the magical arts. One of her signature talents is an extraordinary ability to merge her powerful singing voice with mesmerizing illusions, crafting memorable performances that have garnered accolades and critical acclaim. She often includes singing into her magic acts and she has recorded original songs such as “Magic” available on digital platforms such as Spotify and YouTube.
Her SOLO quick-change costume performances are celebrated worldwide for their ingenuity, elegance and speed. Solange’s acts intertwine skilled stage manipulation magic with impossibly rapid, highly visual costume changes standing out as a performer with a strong, artistic performance voice.
One of Solange’s secret strengths is her ability to design and create her own inspirations; fabrication skills that allow her to adapt and improve her visions in real time as the magic evolves.
In 2023, Solange made entertainment history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the most quick-costume-change-illusions in one minute. That feat was recorded live on a television broadcast from Milan, Italy of "Lo Show dei Record" (The Record Show.)
Her audition performance on Season 19 of America’s Got Talent became the most viral act of the season, amassing millions of views. Captivating audiences worldwide, she quickly became a fan favorite, with viewers eagerly anticipating her next performances. Throughout the competition, she created four new acts, each one more spectacular than the last. Her incredible talent and popularity propelled her to the Grand Finale, where she finished in an impressive 4th place.
Solange’s original and visually stunning costume changes, combined with her impressive magic skills, transcend international borders. She is a popular television and live performance artist, with critically acclaimed successes in over 20 countries. Fluent in five languages, she connects effortlessly with audiences worldwide.
Her artistry has taken her across the globe, performing on television, in cabarets, and in theaters in more than 20 countries. She has appeared in iconic venues such as Broadway’s United Theater for The Magic Castle Awards, Shanghai’s Mercedes-Benz Arena, the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, and the legendary Moulin Rouge in Paris, where she became the first magician in history to present a quick-change act on its stage. In 2024, she performed at the Casino de Paris, where she received the prestigious “Mandrake d’Or” (The Oscar of Magic), broadcast on French television.
In 2018 and again in 2024, Solange was honored as Magician of the Year by the Portuguese Association of Magicians. That same year, she appeared on CW’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us in Las Vegas.
Solange has performed for royalty, presidents, and global brands, including being invited by Volkswagen to perform at the launch of their new T-Cross model in Singapore. She has also headlined with world-class Disney Cruise Line, enchanting audiences at sea with her show “My Magical World.” Additionally, she creates exclusive acts for major international events, including a special performance at the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final.
In 2023, Solange Kardinaly, together with her partner Arkadio, achieved a remarkable milestone by setting a Guinness World Record on Italy’s Lo Show dei Record for “The Most Quick-Change Illusions in One Minute.”
During the live broadcast, the duo executed an astonishing 25 costume changes within just one minute, surpassing the previous record and showcasing their incredible speed, precision, and artistry. Their record-breaking performance captivated audiences worldwide and was celebrated across international media, further solidifying Solange’s reputation as one of the most innovative and talented quick-change artists in the world.
Quick change magic Consultant for the Super star of the Rap 50 Cent in “Final Lap Tour”, 2023.
