ON THE SAME LEVEL
Las Vegas-based The Clairvoyants bring holiday show to Isleta Resort
Amélie van Tass and Thommy Ten often know what each other is thinking.
This is in part to working and living together for more than a decade.
The pair are known as The Clairvoyants, and have taken their show to the Las Vegas Strip.
“We started our tour with our new show recently,” Ten says. “So far, it’s going amazing and we can’t wait to come to New Mexico.”
The Clairvoyants bring their holiday show to the Showroom at Isleta Resort & Casino at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22.
Van Tass says the duo have been working the last two months on the traveling show.
“It’s a constant process of challenging ourselves,” she says. “It’s been an intense few months, but it’s all worth it because we get to do what we love on stage.”
In 2016, the duo became a household name after their appearance on Season 11 of “America’s Got Talent,” wowing judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B and Howie Mandel with their mind reading abilities. After eight different performances, they got second place.
When they met in 2011, they began to develop their “second sight” act, and two months later brought it on stage for the first time.
Within a year they had developed a full-length show. Shortly thereafter, they started touring Europe.
Ten always wants to bring a little bit of Las Vegas to the audience.
The new show will also feature the couple’s dog – Mr. Koni Hundini.
“We always try to do our own material and make it unique,” Ten says. “Especially with two people and a dog on stage. There are a lot of ways that it could go wrong.”
The couple have built a 90-minute show.
Van Tass says the couple’s connection has only gotten stronger over the years.
The pair got engaged in 2019 and then married at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas in 2022.
“There are times when we are on stage that all we have to do is give each other a look and we know exactly what we need to do,” van Tass says.
Ten knows the importance of having the audience engage with the show.
“We need an audience for what we do,” he says. “Every night is different for us because the audience changes. It’s like we have to start from scratch each day because the reactions will always be different. That’s the challenge that keeps us pushing forward. We wouldn’t be doing this if it were easy.”
The Clairvoyants have collected many awards worldwide over the course of their career.
In 2015, Van Tass and Ten were enthusiastically chosen as the “World Champions of Mentalism,” a prize that hasn’t been awarded in 30 years.
In 2020, they received “Les Mandrakes d’Or” award in Paris, France.
The pair filmed a TV special at the Vienna Opera House in 2021 and also performed 500 shows as part of the cast for “America’s Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE at the Luxor Hotel & Casino,” from 2021-2022.
In 2022, The Clairvoyants performed on season eight of The CW’s “Masters of Illusion.”
Most recently, the mentalism duo appeared on “Britain’s Got Talent” in December 2022.
“We’re beyond thrilled to unveil a magical show like no other, set to dazzle and captivate audiences during the most magical time of the year,” the pair says. “From mind reading to awe-inspiring illusions, we’re crafting a performance that will ignite your imagination and transport you to a realm of wonder. And let’s not forget the real star of the show, Mr. Koni Hundini, who will unveil his latest tricks, bringing joy and laughter to all.”