“A Master of Illusions!”

- THE NEW YORK TIMES

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An Evening of Wonder in Downtown Porto for Only 22 Guests

  • "A magical and moving hour by a master."

    - HELEN MIRREN

  • "Physics and logic become irrelevant in the hands of Helder Guimarães."

    - ALEJANDRO G. IÑARRITU

  • "A transportive, intimate and mind-bendingly memorable magical experience."

    - J.J. ABRAMS

The Studio

A Creative Space
in Downtown Porto

Founded by World Champion Magician Helder Guimarães, the studio is devoted to research, investigation, and the quiet development of new work in sleight of hand magic and theatrical storytelling to be presented on international stages such as Off-Broadway, TED Talks, the Geffen Playhouse, and the Kennedy Center.

Here, ideas evolve slowly, illusions are created and secrets are kept.
Some nights, the doors open for special intimate performances.

Discover Our Work
Time for Magic studio in downtown Porto - Rua da Picaria 17. A creative studio for magic and storytelling founded by Helder Guimarães.

Now Appearing

Helder Guimarães

Helder Guimarães sitting alone at a round poker table in a dimly lit room, with his trophies, framed posters on the wall, and several chairs around the table.

Time for Magic is opening doors to the public with an inaugural performance by Helder Guimarães in our newly renovated space in Downtown Porto. An opportunity to visit the working space of one of the world’s best sleight of hand magicians and sit at table with him while he performs inches away from you. A rare opportunity to experience contemporary magic up close in a unique setting, surrounded by one of a kind artifacts.

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  • "Helder Guimarães is a magician Jorge Luis Borges might have dreamed up."

    - THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

  • "I have no idea how Helder Guimarães, the Portuguese-born sleight-of-hand virtuoso, does what he does. And I hope never to know."

    - THE WASHINGTON POST

  • "Entertaining, mystifying, and, ultimately, moving. Jaw-droppingly complicated and surprising illusions at every turn!"

    - BROADWAY WORLD

Our Offers

PRIVATE STUDIO BUYOUTS

Reserve Time for Magic exclusively for your group. A session shaped for the occasion. Elegant, intimate, and personal, we can tailor this performance to your requests. Ideal for small celebrations, discreet gatherings with friends, and luxury travel planners & concierges.

Group of people gathered around a gaming table, laughing and interacting with a dealer or host in an elegant room, possibly at a social event or party.

OFF-SITE CUSTOM PERFORMANCES

Helder Guimarães also performs by invitation at private residences, boutique hotels, and select corporate settings around the world, including Google, Apple, BMW, and Hilton. We tailor to the space and the audience, providing customized repertoire upon request.

“An expert at sleight of hand! Helder seems, in fact, remarkably sincere and trustworthy for a man committed to deception.”

- LOS ANGELES TIMES

Black and white portrait of a Helder Guimarães with glasses, sitting at a table with notebooks and papers, looking thoughtfully to the side.

Founder’s Note

“I never imagined what Time for Magic became. What I needed was a place to think.

For many years, Magic has been my way of asking questions: about us, about humans, about our limits, and about the stories we tell ourselves to understand the world. Most of that work happens quietly, away from the stage, surrounded by books, notes, unfinished ideas, and long moments of doubt.”

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