Vision
To make the beauty of the world visible and to contribute to more human and sensitive communities, where people can create, imagine and dream.
THE FOUNDATION
Mission
To develop artistic, educational, community and solidarity projects with individuals, organisations and institutions to enhance their access to culture and to strengthen their capacities and participation.
Magic as a way of seeing reality
At Fundación Atacamagica, we see magic as an experience that can spark questions, awaken the imagination and bring people together.
The presence of the impossible invites us to see everyday life from another perspective. We bring illusionism into dialogue with artistic creation, education and community work, placing participation, sensitivity and mutual care at the center.
This approach informs our work alongside educational projects, community development initiatives and support for other artists and organizations.
Art, education and community from Atacama
From Atacama, we develop and support cultural, educational and community projects. Our work spans artistic creation, education, community collaboration and solidarity.
Explore the projects and people who have helped build this work.
An institutional history
Fundación Atacamagica is a private nonprofit foundation based in Copiapó.
Founding document: June 16, 2016. Registration and legal status: August 23, 2016.
Foundation leadership
The certificate dated September 22, 2026 lists Luis Albornoz Cortés as president, Jean Paul Olhaberry Ovalle as secretary and Peter Cobb Craddock as treasurer.
Treasurer
Peter Cobb Craddock
A surgeon with a connection to illusionism, he has supported the Foundation since its earliest projects and served on its advisory board.
President
Luis Albornoz Cortés
An illusionist and performing arts creator based in Atacama, he develops works, festivals and cultural projects that connect art, place and participation.
Secretary
Jean Paul Olhaberry Ovalle
An illusionist and performing arts creator whose work spans live shows, television and artistic collaborations, he has participated in Foundation projects since the beginning.
We share the belief that wonder can bring people together and open new possibilities for their communities. We combine our experience to advance projects in art, education and collaboration.