Astor
At a glance
| In Bulgarian | Антраник Шаварш Арабаджиян |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 November 1943, Shumen |
| Profession | Illusionist |
| Origin | Armenian |
| Known for | More than 16,000 performances worldwide |
| Award | Golden Oscar, International Brotherhood of Magicians, 1981 |
| Theatre | Owner of Astor Magic Theatre |
Source: Wikipedia (Bulgarian): Астор1
Life and career
Antranik Shavarsh Arabadjian, known professionally as Astor, was born on 18 November 1943 in Shumen. He was a Bulgarian illusionist of Armenian origin. He performed more than 16,000 shows around the world during his career. He was reportedly the only illusionist in Europe to have received the Golden Oscar from the International Brotherhood of Magicians, which he received in 1981.1
Awards and theatre
In 2008, Astor received the Ikar award from the Union of Bulgarian Actors in the Variety Art category. The award recognised the attractiveness and originality of his illusion act, “Ali Baba”. He also owned the Astor Magic Theatre, where the House of Mister Senko is located.1
Family
Astor had a daughter, Arus, from his marriage to his former wife, Pepa. Arus lived in the United States for many years. She was also known as Ari, and her children were Melidors and Andrea.1
Sources
Facts checked 13 October 2026. Prepared by InvestBulgaria for general information.
