In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Val Valentino, better known as the ‘Masked Magician’, became quite the celebrity by revealing on his television program the most Famous from his colleagues. Although he enjoyed worldwide popularity, after revealing his identity, he disappeared and almost no one heard from him.
Yes, this renowned character was completely lost track of, at least for those of us used to seeing him on the small screen. For this reason, we tell you what happened to his life.
THE TIME HE BECAME A FAMOUS CHARACTER
After his first appearance on “The Merv Griffin Show”, Val Valentino left everyone speechless; fact that opened the doors to Las Vegas, where he began an amazing career, which was highlighted by the Hollywood magazine Daily Variety, which praised his “irresistible combination of sensuality and fascinating exoticism”.
He was so sought after that he filled theaters in his you tour around the world. Precisely, in one of them, the chain Fox TV proposed him to become a magic consultant for his new special: “Revealing the secrets of magic”, something he accepted.but only with the oldest illusions.
In this way the Masked Magician was born, who became a star, while people loved him, his colleagues did not understand why he did that to them, but Val Valentino claimed that he only shared his love for magic and inspired a new generation of illusionism fans..
Although the audience adored him, one secret had yet to be revealed: his identity. Something that he himself was in charge of doing on his own program in an emotional episode. His real name is Leonardo Montano, hence the trail was lost.
WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE MASKED MAGICIAN?
After showing his face and making it known who he was, Val Valentino preferred to follow a life away from the spotlight, although he continued with his shows in various countries, but from there, nothing more.
However, Brazilian media reported that the Masked magician was battling prostate cancerwhich led him to end his tours, publishes univision.
But that was not all, since its economy was affected; so he did not hesitate to ask donations to his fansas revealed by journalists, although this was never confirmed or denied.
Already in the year 2020, a report was shown in which Val Valentino continued with his shows in Brazil using his famous mask, evoking great memories.