Nestor Hato is a close-up magic and stage magic artist based in Nantes. A FISM World Championship medalist, Nestor Hato earned 2nd Place, Manipulation in 2018 (Busan)—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.
Nestor Hato is a stage magician based in Nantes. Nestor Hato's career includes FISM World Championship honors and fooling Penn & Teller on Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
Nestor Hato is a professional magician based around Nantes, France, with more than twenty years in close-up and stage magic. His official site offers entertainment for private receptions, weddings, corporate events, festivals and cabaret programs in France and abroad. Hato is known for fast, elegant manipulation and modern card work, while his close-up material also uses borrowed and everyday objects. European and world championship recognition supports his technical reputation. A direct phone number and performer-controlled enquiry route confirm current availability in French or English.
Recognized with honours at the triennial FISM World Championships of Magic. Official contest roll published by the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques.
Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.
One appearance on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and it fooled them.
Aired 23 September 2019
Fooled Penn & Teller
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