Virgin Voyages has added a new magic experience to Brilliant Lady, featuring performers selected by legendary illusionists Penn & Teller. The show, The Tricksters: Inside Penn & Teller’s Vault, brings a rotating cast of professional magicians onboard for a limited residency.

The experience began with Brilliant Lady’s October 29, 2026 sailing from Los Angeles to Miami via the Panama Canal. First published by magic publication Genii, the residency is currently scheduled to continue through April 11, 2027.

What Is The Tricksters: Inside Penn & Teller’s Vault?

The new entertainment experience features a group of seven magicians known as The Tricksters. Each voyage will feature two members of the troupe performing their own acts alongside material associated with Penn & Teller.

The show combines original performances with a tribute to the famous magic duo. The performers have also been given permission to present some of Penn & Teller’s best-known routines.

Unlike a traditional tribute show, the experience allows each magician to bring their own style to the performances. As a result, sailors may see different acts depending on which performers are onboard.

Note: Penn & Teller are not currently advertised as appearing in person. Instead, the residency features magicians trusted by the duo to perform their material.

Meet the Seven Magicians

The Tricksters features seven performers who will rotate throughout the residency:

• David Corsaro
• Matt Donnelly
• Vinny Grosso
• Jacob Jax
• Krystal Lawrence
• Jessica Jane Peterson
• Alex Ramon

Two performers are expected to appear on each sailing. This rotating format means the entertainment may vary between voyages.

The specific pairings and individual sailing schedules have not yet been confirmed publicly.

When Will the Magic Shows Take Place?

The residency began on October 29, 2026, during Brilliant Lady’s Panama Canal voyage from Los Angeles to Miami. The currently reported schedule runs through April 11, 2027, when Brilliant Lady completes a sailing in Los Angeles.

This period covers the ship’s winter deployment, including its Caribbean sailings from Miami and subsequent return toward the West Coast.

Each show will be performed in Virgin Voyages headline venue, The Red Room. However, the exact performance dates, onboard venue, and showtimes have not been publicly detailed. Sailors should check the Virgin Voyages app once onboard for the latest entertainment schedule.

Another Entertainment Addition for Brilliant Lady

The residency adds another form of live entertainment to Brilliant Lady’s existing lineup. Virgin Voyages already features magic through its Happenings Cast, including The Charmer, who hosts close-up magic and smaller interactive experiences.

However, The Tricksters introduces a separate entertainment concept featuring established magicians and routines connected directly to Penn & Teller.

The rotating performers could also make the residency particularly interesting for returning sailors, as different voyages may feature different combinations of acts.

For now, the residency is only reported for Brilliant Lady. There has been no confirmation of plans to introduce the experience on other Virgin Voyages ships.

Source: Genii Magazine.