challenges surfaced . “ During the time the show sat unattended , a lot of equipment got damaged ,” Franz said . Although the company owned the equipment , much of it had been sourced from Franz ’ s previous project , the House of Magic .

Fortunately , Franz maintained a warehouse in Dalian , a city in northern China near the borders of Russia and North Korea . This resource became crucial as they prepared to bring the show back to life in Hong Kong , blending resilience with Franz ’ s signature flair for the extraordinary .

Drawing from his extensive warehouse of illusions scattered across China and the U . S ., he curated a lineup featuring his most beloved creations — illusions designed for pop icons like Madonna , NSYNC , Usher , and Shakira .