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Agustín ‘Rada’ Aristarán’s Sponge‑Ball Trick Startles Mirtha Legrand on Mar del Plata Broadcast

The on-air routine doubled as a career update, as Aristarán confirmed a 2026 return to Mario Pergolini’s Otro día perdido.

Overview

  • Aristarán performed a red sponge‑ball sequence that ended with two balls appearing in Legrand’s hand on live TV.
  • Mirtha Legrand reacted with surprise, tossed the balls onto the table, and exclaimed, “Me da rabia!” before praising the act.
  • He said he began practicing magic in childhood after a mistaken Santa gift and noted he borrowed props from mentor Pascual Pellegrini for the segment.
  • Aristarán credited Pergolini’s show with boosting his reach and said he will rejoin Otro día perdido in 2026.
  • He continues on stage in Chanta during the Mar del Plata season and addressed reports linking him to a Willy Wonka role as unconfirmed.