# Death of Spanish magician Juan Tamariz > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-spanish-magician-juan-tamariz > Updated: 2026-08-25T07:30:13.000Z. Sources: 58. Developments: 5. Spanish illusionist Juan Tamariz has died in Madrid at the age of 83 from complications related to Parkinson’s disease. A globally recognized figure in close-up magic, cartomagic, and mentalism, Tamariz was celebrated for his technical mastery. His honors included the FISM World Cartomagic Award in 1973, the Gold Medal of Merit in Fine Arts in 2011, and the Gold Medal of the Madrid City Council in 2019. A citizen-led initiative on the ‘Decide Madrid’ platform has requested that a public sculpture be erected in his honor in his birthplace to recognize his contributions to magic literature and entertainment. The proposal requires more than 30,000 votes to be formally considered by the City Council. A public dispute has intensified involving his widow, Consuelo Lorgia, and his four children from a previous marriage. Lorgia alleges that the children restricted her access to him during his final months, claiming she was prevented from visiting him after he was moved to a care facility in January and was kept in the dark regarding his medical status. She also expressed severe financial distress, alleging the children sold the magician’s properties, including their shared Madrid apartment, leaving her unable to afford rent. In response, Tamariz’s daughter, Ana, has denied the allegations, stating, ‘It is not real what she tells.’ The children have described the widow’s public statements as ‘inhumane’ and expressed a desire to protect their father’s legacy. Sources close to the family suggest that the magician’s will will be a decisive factor in resolving the conflict and clarifying his final wishes. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Juan Tamariz family dispute erupts following magician's death The death of Spanish magician Juan Tamariz has triggered a legal and personal conflict between his widow, Consuelo Lorgia, and his four children over his care and estate. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juan-tamariz-family-dispute-erupts-following-magicians-death ### 2026-08-22: Juan Tamariz: Renowned Spanish illusionist dies at 83 Spanish illusionist Juan Tamariz has died at age 83. A public petition is now underway in Madrid to honor his global influence on magic with a commemorative urban sculpture. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juan-tamariz-renowned-spanish-illusionist-dies-at-83 ### 2026-08-22: Juan Tamariz's widow accuses children of isolation and property sales The widow of Spanish magician Juan Tamariz has accused his four children of isolating her during his final days and selling his properties, leaving her in financial distress. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juan-tamarizs-widow-accuses-children-of-isolation-and-property-sales ### 2026-08-20: Juan Tamariz, legendary Spanish magician, dies at 83 Spanish magician Juan Tamariz has died at 83. His passing has sparked a family dispute, with his widow accusing his children of isolating her from him during his final months in care. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juan-tamariz-legendary-spanish-magician-dies-at-83 ### 2026-08-18: Juan Tamariz, legendary Spanish magician, dies at 83 Renowned Spanish magician and cartomagic master Juan Tamariz has died at age 83 in Madrid, leaving a massive legacy in television and professional illusionism. 46 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juan-tamariz-influential-spanish-illusionist-dies-at-83 --- Cite as: Death of Spanish magician Juan Tamariz. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-spanish-magician-juan-tamariz