Giovanni Magno

Founder · LARP Designer · Playwright · Main Storyteller

Giovanni has been involved in LARP since 2007 and founded Olisippo Obscura in Lisbon, Portugal in 2014 and has since written, designed and organised more than 30 LARP events, ranging from World of Darkness games to original narrative experiences.

His work has been presented at Portuguese LARP and gaming events including LisboaCon, Sci-Fi LX and Rolisboa. His experience extends across the European LARP scene, where he has participated in and contributed creatively to projects by groups including Chaos League, Il Racconto Scarlatto, VLAP – Vampiri Live a Padova and Artefici del Fuoco.

Giovanni is also a playwright and theatre performer, with experience in theatrical and immersive productions and performances in a variety of venues, including Teatro Verdi in Padua, Italy. His background in theatre, performance and improvisation is an integral part of his approach to character development and collaborative storytelling.

Outside LARP, Giovanni is a museum curator and anthropologist at the University of Padua. His professional background in historical research, museums and cultural heritage strongly influences his approach to immersive storytelling, particularly in the creation of experiences where history, place and narrative intersect.

André Silva

LARP Organiser · Storyteller · Event Producer

André has been active in the Portuguese LARP community since 2014, when he first joined Olisippo Obscura. He later headed the LARP division of Clube de Estratégia do Seixal (CES), organising and running games at CES events as well as larger gatherings including Quetzal Nerd Camp and Rolisboa.

His LARP work includes multiple runs of The Tribunal and Limbo, as well as the creation and direction of The Last Will (A Herança) for Rolisboa. He is also co-founder and producer of Carpe Noctum, dedicated to Vampire: The Masquerade, and has organised LARP events at both Rolisboa and Rolinvicta.

Beyond LARP, André brings extensive experience in event management. He founded and led Sci-Fi LX, an international science-fiction convention, and has also been involved in the organisation of Lisboacon. Professionally, he is an entrepreneur and leads ABCS Consulting.