SIMON PAINTER is a producer, director, and musician, known best for creating some of the most successful stage productions in the world. He began his entertainment career as a classical violinist, playing in dozens of bands simultaneously, before begging to  produce and create commercial theater around the world. He launched performance venues and stage productions including "Adrenaline" and "Le Noir".  His production "Le Grand Cirque" smashed box office records, selling over 40,000 tickets in ten days at the Sydney Opra House.  He then created "The Illusionists" magic franchise, the biggest selling magic show in the history of Broadway, whic has now played in over 50 cities in fifteen countries.