A Jewish stage magician and mystic who dreams of flying. He juggles multiple relationships, including his wife Esther, mistresses Zeftel and Magda, and deep loves Emilia and Halina. After a failed burglary and a series of personal tragedies, he retreats into a brick hut as a holy man. He ultimately vanishes, leaving behind a flock of geese that suggests his mystical flight came true.
Elzbieta targets Yasha as the person she holds responsible for Magda's death.
Wolsky manages Yasha's career and arranges his theatrical bookings.
Yasha treats Halina with paternal affection and deeply cares for her well-being.
Emilia is Yasha's profound romantic interest, though their relationship is complicated by her financial needs.
Magda is another of Yasha's romantic partners and touring colleague.
Zeftel is one of Yasha's romantic partners and fellow touring performer.
Yasha is the estranged husband of Esther, maintaining a nominal marriage while living a nomadic life.
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