FISM 2nd Prize — Parlour Magic Fooled Penn & Teller

Madrid, Community of Madrid

Javi Rufo

Got Talent Golden Buzzer, Madrid magician

Javi Rufo is a kids & family and parlour magic and stage magic artist based in Madrid. A FISM World Championship medalist, Javi Rufo earned 2nd Place, Parlour Magic in 2022 (Quebec)—widely celebrated as the Olympic gold of the competitive magic world. Television achievements include winning Penn & Teller: Fool Us, successfully stumping the legendary duo with original deceptive artistry. On stage, Javi Rufo headlines the touring theatrical production 1, 2, 3... ¡Magia!.

Javi Rufo

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Career overview

Javi Rufo at a glance

Javi Rufo is a stage magician based in Madrid, Community of Madrid. Javi Rufo's career includes FISM World Championship honors and fooling Penn & Teller on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Javi Rufo has performed in productions including 1, 2, 3... ¡Magia!.

Magic: Kids & Family, Parlour Magic, Stage Magic
Based in: Madrid, Community of Madrid
Booking: Accepts private bookings
Page updated: Sep 15, 2026

The performer

About Javi Rufo

A professional magician since 2004, Javi Rufo has collected national and European awards and a Premio Mundial de Magia, earned a Golden Buzzer straight to the final on Got Talent España, and left Penn & Teller without an answer.

His Madrid seasons have filled the Gran Vía, drawing more than 350,000 spectators: a family show in which the children are the protagonists, more than ten seasons strong, and the most mischievous adult magic show on the Gran Vía, different every night. He also performs close-up, pairing magic with real stories and fine dining, and designs immersive galas and undercover-character appearances for companies. The mix is humour, elegance and astonishment, built on the belief that magic lies not in the tricks but in the people.

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Honors & Recognition

Awards and Competition Results

Recognized with honours at the triennial FISM World Championships of Magic. Official contest roll published by the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques.

2022 · Quebec, Canada · Representing Spain
2nd Place, Parlour Magic

Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.

FISM World Championship Official Roll

Penn & Teller: Fool Us

Television Appearances

One appearance on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and it fooled them.

Season 10 · Episode 17
It Takes Balls to be a Magician

Aired 29 March 2024

Fooled Penn & Teller
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The repertoire

Magic Style & Disciplines

Kids & Family

Interactive wonder designed for all-ages and family audiences.

Parlour Magic

Intimate salon theatre and storytelling for small gatherings.

Stage Magic

Full-scale stage presentation crafted for seated audiences.

See Javi in action

Featured Performances

Fool Us JAVI RUFO season 10 - espisode 17 Tribute to Rene Lavand. Slow Spheres.

MAGIA en JUEGO el espectáculo de adultos de JAVI RUFO. El mago de GOT TALENT, el mago de GRAN VÍA

UNO PARA GANAR. CAMPEÓN DE CAMPEONES. JAVI RUFO

1 2 3 MAGIA. Madrid. PEQUEÑO TEATRO GRAN VÍA 2019

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1, 2, 3... ¡Magia!

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At Pequeño Teatro Gran Vía, Madrid. Multiple performances between 2026-09-05 and 2026-09-27 Performance language: Spanish.

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