2016
The Spark
My passion for magic started with the film Now You See Me 2. I was 18, just a kid who only dared to dream. After watching the film, I taught myself a card trick, and I never let go of the craft since.
My Timeline
From dream to
reality
I am Hamza Karimi, also known as Magic Nape, a magician from Amsterdam. Below is my timeline: from my first show in this city to live TV, theatre and the Royal Household.
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2017
The Turning Point
This moment changed everything: my very first booking at a birthday party. From that point on, I knew I'd found my path.
2018
The Foundation
A year full of hands-on experience. With more bookings and bigger audiences, my experience grew and I discovered my story.
2019
I AM NAPE
My first show in Amsterdam, and with it, the birth of my own style. I combined my magic with my personal story of growing up in the big city.
2020
The Ambition
My TV debut. I said my dream out loud for the camera: I want to become the best magician in the Netherlands.
2021
Theater Tour and Recognition
As my social media reach exploded, I toured the country for the first time with my own theater show. The circle was complete.
2022
Recognition
The year I took part in Holland's Got Talent and won the Young Amsterdam Award. A year in which everything accelerated.
2023
Without Borders
Awarded the title of 'Most Booked Magician' and my first steps outside the Benelux. My magic went international.
2024
Royal
An absolute highlight: performing for Her Majesty the Queen. On top of that, my craft took me to Suriname for the first time this year.
2025
Elite Entertainment
My busiest year yet. From exclusive shows for Lamborghini to major corporate events for ING, the bar was set higher than ever.
2026
Present – Back to the Theater
This year is entirely dedicated to creation. I'm working on a brand-new theater show in which I bring together everything I've learned over the past years into one unique piece of theater.
