At a glance

• Date of ceremony: October 19, 2026
• Edition: 37th Les Mandrakes d’Or
• Venue: Casino de Paris, 8 p.m. show
• Ticket price for the public: €25 to €57

On a dressing room door in Paris, a small white sign says “LOGE 6.” Next to it is a card that reads “The Sacred Riana.” In the photo, a hand holds a gold figure of a magician in a top hat and cape.

That is how The Sacred Riana shared her win at Les Mandrakes d’Or 2026.

What Is Les Mandrakes d’Or?

Les Mandrakes d’Or is a French magic festival and awards night. It is often called the “Oscars of magic.” The 2026 show took place at the Casino de Paris on October 19 at 8 p.m., with tickets from about €25 to €57. This year was the 37th edition, presented by the Académie Française des Illusionnistes.

The festival was created in 1990 by Gilles Arthur. The idea was simple: honor great magicians and give the public a real show.

 

 

 

 

 

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Why Does The Sacred Riana’s Win Matter?

Riana says she is the first Indonesian magician to receive this honor. That is her own claim, shared in her social media post. If it holds, it is a big moment for Indonesian magic.

The win also fits her path. She won Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 in 2017. Then she appeared on America’s Got Talent in 2018 and Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions in 2019.

Here is the surprising part. Her act is built on a creepy, silent character, not on big, flashy tricks. Yet a classic Paris awards night picked her. Dark and quiet turned out to be a language the room understood.

What Did the Night Look Like?

The photos show the mood. Riana wears a deep burgundy velvet dress. Behind her is a curtain of sparkling sequins. Her face is serious, with no big smile. She stays in character even while holding a trophy.

In the backstage shots, she stands with other winners in a red-walled dressing room. Everyone holds the same gold magician figure. Each trophy sits on a small wooden base with a brass name plate.

What Happened After the Award?

The celebration kept going. Magic Dream Paris, a magic shop in the city, invited fans to a “Meet & Magic” session with Riana on October 21, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. local time. Fans could meet her in person and buy exclusive T-shirts and posters. 

She also thanked the organizers and everyone who supported her career. That is a quiet ending for a performer known for being spooky.