Season 1 • Episode 64
LatestThe illusionist is mysterious, captivating and mesmerizes all those around him. But is he really a swindler or a man with extraordinary powers? This fascinating telenovela tells the story of seductive Herculano Quintanilha, who exerts significant influence over his great love Amanda, the Hayalla family and his friends. These and other enigmas can be found in The Illusionist, a telenovela where seduction is the great secret.
Acting
Rodrigo Lombardi's hypnotic 'is he evil or just hot?' performance.
Production
Peak Globo glamour—every frame drips with Brazilian primetime excess.
Rodrigo Lombardi
Herculano Quintanilha "Professor Astro"
Carolina Ferraz
Amanda Mello Assunção
Marco Ricca
Samir Hayalla
Regina Duarte
Clotilde Hayalla "Clô"
Daniel Filho
Salomão Hayalla
Fernanda Rodrigues
Josephine Mello Assunção "Jose"
Thiago Fragoso
Márcio Hayalla
Alinne Moraes
Lilian Côrrea "Lili"
Humberto Martins
Ernesto Ramirez de Oliveira "Neco"
Guilhermina Guinle
Beatriz Schneider
Henri Castelli
Felipe Cerqueira
Simone Soares
Laura Correa de Oliveira
Antonio Calloni
Natalino Pimentel "Natal"
Lara Rodrigues
Lurdes Gusmão "Lurdinha"
Tato Gabus Mendes
Amin Hayalla
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rodrigo Lombardi prepared by studying actual illusionists and astrologers, because Brazilian TV commits to the bit.
This aired during Globo's prime 8pm slot, where telenovelas regularly capture 50+ million viewers—Brazil basically stops for these.
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