The body of a well known touring hypnotist has been found outside a central Sydney unit block.
It's believed Las Vegas showman Dr Scott Lewis fell from an eleventh-floor balcony to the fourth floor of the Pyrmont complex where he was staying with other performers.
His body was found by police on Saturday morning.
Dr Lewis was discovered missing when he failed to meet a bus which was to take him and six other members of the Illusionists 2.0 show to the Sydney Opera House where they were to perform.
"I came out of my room, I could hear someone screaming for help," witness John Breen told the Nine Network.
A crime scene has been established, which has been examined by forensic specialists.
Police aren't treating the death as suspicious.
However, a report is being prepared for the coroner.
Meanwhile, the Sydney Opera House released a statement on Saturday evening, saying it had been informed of Dr Lewis' death.
"We wish to express our deepest sympathies to Dr Lewis' family and friends, as well as to the cast and crew of The Illusionists 2.0," it read.
"Dr Lewis was a wonderful performer and he will be greatly missed.
The show's co-producer Tim Lawson said his colleagues were deeply saddened by the sudden loss.
"The entire company has decided to continue the show in his honour, and send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends," he said.
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