Luis Piedrahita

Who Is Luis Piedrahita?

Luis Piedrahita, born in A Coruña in 1977, is a stand-up comedian, humorist, magician, writer, and filmmaker renowned in Spain and internationally. His talent for finding humor in everyday life has made him an iconic figure in comedy, especially for his witty monologues and magic. Piedrahita is a regular contributor to Spain’s most-watched TV show, ‘El hormiguero 3.0,’ where he has showcased his skills to global celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Will Smith, and Jennifer Aniston.

What is his Background?

Luis Piedrahita has built a multifaceted career spanning television, cinema, literature, and magic. As a scriptwriter and collaborator for iconic shows like ‘El club de la comedia’ and ‘Nada por aquí,’ he pioneered stand-up comedy in Spain. In cinema, he co-wrote and co-directed the film ‘Fermat’s Room,’ which was released in over 50 countries and received multiple national and international awards.

Additionally, Piedrahita is the author of six bestselling humor books, including *’A mí este siglo se me está haciendo largo’* (*This Century Is Dragging On for Me*) and *’¿Cada cuánto hay que echar a lavar un pijama?’* (*How Often Should You Wash Your Pajamas?*). He has also explored children’s literature with *’Diario de una pulga’* (*Diary of a Flea*) and magic with *’Monedas y otras historias’* (*Coins and Other Stories*), published in English by Conjuring Arts Research Centre.

Internationally recognized for his contribution to illusionism, in 2017, he was awarded the prestigious Performing Fellowship by the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood.