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On February 12 (1905), the legendary Bulgarian illusionist Mr. Senko (Evstati Hristov Karayonchev) was born in Vratsa. World-renowned for his magic, he began his career at the “Bulgaria” Circus and left his mark as one of the greatest artists in the field of illusion. The year 2025 marked the 120th anniversary of his birth. This is also the reason for the creation of the film “The Seed.”
Mr. Senko is an honorary citizen of Paris, Sofia, and his hometown of Vratsa, recognized worldwide as a great magician. Thanks to his talent, hard work, dedication, courage, and generous spirit, Vratsa native Evstati Karayonchev rose to become one of the most gifted Bulgarian magicians of all time. Despite his difficult childhood, he managed to achieve an astonishing creative career. The illusion that brought him worldwide fame and impressed Hollywood was “The Decapitation.” With this act, Mr. Senko won the special award from the American Association of Magicians (1961, Indiana). Other famous illusions of his include “The Electric Chair” and “Sawing a Woman in Half with a Circular Saw.”
“The Seed, a Film About Mr. Senko.”
Director—Stanislav Todorov—Rogi; Screenplay by Mihail Veshim; Cinematography by Tsvetan Nedkov; Music by Mariana Vulkanova; Producer: Tsvetan Nedkov – “Profton” EOOD. Starring: Nencho Ilchev, Stefka Senko, and Academician Alexander Balkanski.
