Longest Magic Show by an Individual

Participant: Tomáš Podzimek
Country: Czech Republic
Guinness World Records application reference: SFa-447263-202608141108
Status: Proposed record attempt – pending verification by Guinness World Records

Attempt Details

Date: 28–30 August 2026
Planned start: 28 August 2026 at 08:00 CEST
Planned finish: 30 August 2026 at 17:00 CEST
Planned total duration: 57 hours, including permitted rest breaks
Venue: W Restaurant, Maiselova 14/1, Prague 1, Czech Republic
Performer: Tomáš Podzimek
Planned number of magic tricks: 877

The attempt will consist of a continuous performance of magic tricks and optical illusions by one individual. Rest breaks will be taken only in accordance with the Guinness World Records endurance marathon rules.

No single trick will be repeated within any four-hour period. The current performance plan is intended to contain no repeated tricks during the entire attempt.

Assistants will be used only for effects in which their participation is essential.

About Tomáš Podzimek

Tomáš Podzimek is a professional magician from the Czech Republic. He began performing magic at the age of nine and has worked as a full-time professional magician since completing secondary school.

He specialises in stage magic, close-up magic, interactive family entertainment and educational performances. He has performed professionally in the Czech Republic and internationally.

His previous professional appearances include performances at or for:

• Four Seasons Hotel Prague

• Grand Hotel Bohemia

• Czech Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

• Dubai One television

• North Broward Preparatory School in Florida

• Hotel Thermal in Karlovy Vary

• Czech Got Talent 2023

• Lucerna Cinema in Prague

• Schools, theatres, hotels, corporate events and public venues throughout the Czech Republic and abroad

First paid professional performance: 11th March 2017
Professional experience since first paid performance: 9 years
Number of documented paid professional credits: around 300
Profession: Full-time professional magician
Website: https://tomaspodzimek.cz

Proof of Professional Experience

Tomáš Podzimek meets the professional proficiency requirement specified by Guinness World Records. He has completed more than 20 paid professional engagements and has more than one year of professional experience since his first paid performance.

A detailed list of at least 20 paid professional credits has been prepared. Supporting documents, including contracts, invoices, confirmation letters or other proof of engagement, will be provided privately to Guinness World Records.

Download: Professional Performance Credits – PDF

Approved Master List of Magic Tricks

The complete master list contains 877 numbered magic tricks and optical illusions planned for the record attempt.

Each entry contains:

• English title of the trick

• Short description of the visible effect

Document title: Master List of Magic Tricks – Tomáš Podzimek
Document date: 18.8.2026
Total number of listed tricks: 877

The complete list has been reviewed by President of the Czech Magic Association.

Download: Signed and Approved Master List of Magic Tricks – PDF