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It is an ancient storytelling art form based on the use of shadows; while rooted in the East, it underwent significant development and a modern evolution in Europe from the 19th century onwards, marked by continuous innovation.
A shadow performance like the one presented by Carlo Truzzi and Simona is specifically designed for adult audiences, fostering deep spectator engagement and conveying a wide range of emotions—from the poetic to the ironic and the comic.
Simona and Carlo Truzzi have completely reinvented and modernized this art of hand-shadow puppetry, making it highly contemporary and captivating.
The term “Chinese shadows” refers only to its ancient origins; in today’s performances, the terms most commonly used are “Hand Shadow Show” or “Shadowgraphy.”

For 30 years, Carlo Truzzi and Simona have uniquely and originally reinvented this art form in their shows. They were the very first to create highly original silhouettes using only their hands—depicting figures such as Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Albert Einstein, and Steve Jobs, to name just a few of the dozens of characters recreated using the shadows cast solely by their fingers.

Technically, the basic materials required to stage the Shadow Show are few and essential:

– a projector (artists always provide the projector for small, medium, and large screens; however, massive projections onto buildings require projectors rented locally for the occasion).

– a screen sized according to the number of spectators present.

– a sound system for playing music, appropriate for the performance venue (hall, theater, or outdoor square).

Carlo Truzzi and Simona present their Shadow Show together, magically working in tandem to create silhouettes of famous and instantly recognizable figures.

An audio and lighting technician is required at the performance venue to handle the sound and operate the lights.

Partial customization of the show is possible through the creation of shadow silhouettes that are particularly significant and widely recognized by the audience—such as, for example, the president of the company for which the performance is being staged.

At corporate events, the company logo is always projected at the end of the show

Any corporate event is suitable for the show by Carlo Truzzi and Simona, particularly those involving international guests from around the world. As it is a purely visual performance, there are no language barriers.
This is evidenced by the dozens of prestigious corporate events where Carlo Truzzi and Simona’s Shadow Show has been performed—often in extraordinary venues such as the Gustave Eiffel Room on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the renowned La Fenice Theatre in Venice; for the centenary celebration of Germany’s most prestigious and luxurious hotel, the Hotel Adlon in Berlin; and in the regal, imposing Grand Ballroom of the Hofburg in Vienna, to name just a few.

The shadow show by Carlo Truzzi and Simona guarantees quality, originality, and elegance—rooted in the artists’ thirty years of experience—that leaves the audience amazed and spellbound.

At certain corporate events, the show concluded with a surprise reveal to the audience: the shadow silhouette of the product itself.

There are virtually no limits regarding space or audience size for Carlo Truzzi and Simona’s show; everything depends on the dimensions of the projection screen and the projector being used.
They have performed for audiences ranging from a few dozen people to several thousand.
Carlo and Simona frequently perform their show aboard large cruise ships featuring theaters with capacities of several thousand seats.
The technical specifications sheet available in PDF format on the website www.truzzishadow.com provides detailed information on all technical requirements for corporate events and other types of occasions.

On many occasions, the Shadow Show by Carlo Truzzi and Simona has been performed outdoors for thousands of spectators. It has been projected onto the walls of imposing buildings—such as the Grand Hotel in Rimini, the Abu Simbel temple façade at Gardaland, and the Hotel Santa Isabel at Europa-Park in Germany—as well as onto a massive outdoor screen to close the “Kleine Fest im Großen Garten” festival at the Herrenhausen Royal Gardens in Hanover.
Another particularly significant outdoor performance, projected onto a large screen, took place at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona for the Aura Fundació’s “Somos Uno” charity gala.

Certainly, the Shadow Show can be adapted to various venues. From a technical standpoint, it is essential to have a projection throw of approximately 4 meters between the projector and the screen, as well as the ability to achieve at least 65–70% darkness in the room.
The technical specifications PDF available on the website www.truzzishadow.com details all technical requirements.

The evocative nature of a shadow show is fundamental, as it stirs up memories in the audience, bringing back emotions and sensations experienced in the past. At the same time, it amazes, engages, and surprises through its contemporary relevance and the modernity of its content and storytelling.
The performance by Carlo Truzzi and Simona, in particular, blends poetry and irony with moments of great comedy, fully immersing the spectator in the experience.

Its originality and international appeal, as the language is entirely visual and free of linguistic barriers.

The show features various engaging moments; it is structured as a narrative that alternates between peaks of poetry and comedy. Undoubtedly, the moment when recognizable characters and famous faces are created using just one’s hands always elicits great amazement and applause.