RENO, NV -- Kevin and Caruso’s stage spectacular, Magique is now appearing in the Eldorado Showroom, and FOX 11 got an exclusive behind the scenes look at how this magic show comes together. It may look stress free and flawless from your seat, but the best way to describe the atmosphere backstage is organized chaos.

“So really the audience sees about half of what’s going on as far as what it takes to get everything in sync,” said star and producer of Magique, Kevin Jeffrey.  Jeffrey says there is so much that goes on behind the scenes, amd we got a front row view of all the action backstage; including how the 12 crew members makes sure everything from the music, to the lights, and set pieces are on cue.

Magique is staged and directed by seven-time, Show of the Year winner Mistinguett. “With this process we have basically a week to work with a crew that’s an amazing crew here at the El Dorado,” said Director Mistinguett. “And to teach them what we have been working on for months in like three days.”

She says quickly putting a show like this together is a magic trick in itself.  “Really in a course of about two months, we combined this show and put it together, so it’s really fast,” said Mistinguett.

Dancer Dana Hatjakes says they spend much of the time rushing in the dark to their next outfit change. The entire crew really has to be aware of what is going on, both on and off stage.  “I think I have 10 or 11 changes and some of them are 40 seconds apart, which is crazy,” said Hatjakes. “So you’re back there quick, it’s pretty intense.”

Hatjakes says sometimes the wrong clothing is set out, but you just have to think fast on your feet, and be on stage in proper costume, even if you missed your cue. “As a dancer you figure it out, okay I know I can come in on this section and nobody is going to notice, hopefully,” said Hatjakes.  

Jeffrey says doing the illusions is just half the battle. Making them look good is just as difficult.  And he says if an illusion doesn’t go right, you just hope the next one does and the audience forgets about it.  “It’s still a work in progress. One of my philosophies about live shows is they’re never finished,” said Jeffrey. “You always want to make them better and you always want to up yourself one notch.”

Magique runs through April 14. For more information about the show, go to www.eldoradoreno.com.