Martin JagoAnimatronics · Puppets · SFX

The Phantom of the Opera

Cameron Mackintosh
January - February 2012

With illusionist Paul Kieve, Martin built the magic effects for the finale of the 25th anniversary UK and US tour of The Phantom of the Opera.

Illusion Supervisor - Paul Kieve

Illusion Effects

Illusioneer for the Phantom's final disappearance at the close of the show for Paul Kieve on the 2012 restaged UK Tour - Now seen in productions worldwide.

The Phantom of the Opera poster

Behind the scenes

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  • Pencil design sketch of an ornate Phantom bed with a carved scrolled headboard, dimension notes and numbered callouts on white paper

    Bed Design

  • Production photograph of the Phantom in a white shirt and waistcoat holding a performer in a long cream gown on a candlelit stage with a blue backdrop

    Phantom & Christine

  • Carved gilded bed frame standing on its legs in a workshop, with clamps on the feet, foam blocks, tools and timber behind

    MDM Fabricated