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Death of Spanish magician Juan Tamariz

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Spanish illusionist Juan Tamariz has died in Madrid at the age of 83 in Madrid from complications related to Parkinson’s disease. A globally recognized figure in close-up magic and magic, cartomagic, and mentalism, Tamariz was celebrated for his technical mastery and television appearances. mastery. His career honors included co-founding the Gran Escuela de Magia and receiving the FISM World Cartomagic Award in 1973. Following his death, a 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 an emblematic space within his birthplace to recognize his contributions to magic literature and entertainment. This The proposal requires more than 30,000 votes to be formally considered by the City Council. Parallel to these tributes, a 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. She maintains she January and was kept in the dark regarding his location and medical status, and was even forced to present wedding photographs to staff to prove her identity. Lorgia has further escalated her accusations, claiming she was not informed of his death until funeral arrangements were already underway. status. She also expressed severe financial distress, alleging that the children have sold the magician’s properties, including their shared Madrid apartment and previous home, apartment, leaving her unable to afford rent. While In response, Tamariz’s daughter, Ana, has denied the allegations, stating, ‘It is not real what she tells.’ The children have not released formal described the widow’s public statements, sources statements as ‘inhumane’ and expressed a desire to protect their father’s legacy. Sources close to them the family suggest they cared for their father and that the magician’s will will be a decisive factor in resolving the conflict and clarifying his decisions were made while he was lucid. final wishes.

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  1. 2026-08-25 10:46 UTC Death of Spanish magician Juan Tamariz
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  4. 2026-08-21 13:15 UTC Death of Spanish magician Juan Tamariz
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