Open discussion with Gaetan Bloom, Alexandra and Dominique Duvivier. The three protagonists will evoke their memories and anecdotes concerning great "Masters of Magic": Frank Garcia ("The Man With The Million Dollar Hands"), Freddy Fah, Fred Kaps and Philippe Fialho.  

The idea is to present works of magical literature and the people involved have a freewheeling discussion about what they think of it. Today, three protagonists: Gaetan Bloom, Alexandra and Dominique Duvivier. The book of the day: "Will Goldston's Exclusive Magical Secrets". Not to be missed under any circumstances!  

Freddy Fah (1916-1998) is one of the greatest French magicians of the 1950s and one of Dominique Duvivier's mentors. His wife and stage partner, Yvette Fah, made a point of entrusting Dominique Duvivier with some video archives, which you can enjoy exclusively today. Dominique Duvivier himself comments on these very rare images to share with you the thrill he experienced with this exceptional artist.  

Through this discussion, Jerome Sauloup opens the doors of his universe to you at the frontiers of reality: how and why he became interested in magic at six years of age, what his training was, how he approaches his magic, what he has contributed to our art through the tricks he has created, how he designed magic sets, tricks and books for beginners, which have been distributed all over the world… A very personal journey for this talented magician.  

« Hiding the Elephant » is a book written by Jim Steinmeyer that traces the history and "wars" between magicians when magic became the entertainment of choice for the general public before the advent of movies. He describes the creative process in magic, the notion of keeping a secret in magic, etc... through the great magicians of the time (Thurston, Selbit, Devant, Maskelyne, Kellar, Robert-Houdin, Buatier de Kolta, Houdini...) and the illusions they created. A fascinating and essential book!  

Howard Hamburg is a magical legend. Known to be particularly secretive, yet it is with you that he now shares more than 60 years of magical experience. He, who experienced the golden age of the Magic Castle in Hollywood and was a personal friend of Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller, shares many fascinating anecdotes with you. As if you were there! In this episode, he tells you why Dai Vernon always called him Howar! And not Howard!  

Howard Hamburg is a magical legend. Known to be particularly secretive, yet he now shares more than 60 years of magical experience with you. He experienced the golden age of the Magic Castle in Hollywood and was a personal friend of Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller, and now shares many fascinating anecdotes with you. As if you were there! In this episode, he tells you about the time Dai Vernon is supposed to have missed his trick, and against all odds, he succeeded! “I never miss!”  

Short video introduction of the videocast with Laurent Beretta and the Duviviers.  

Every great artist has his truth... Before understanding the secret of his magical art, discover Eddy Taytelbaum in this presentation video which will allow you to learn more about him and his specialty.  

Every great artist has his truth... Before understanding the secret of his magical art, discover Patrick Page in this presentation video which will allow you to learn more about him and his specialty  

Howard Hamburg is a magical legend. Known to be particularly secretive, yet it is with you that he now shares more than 60 years of magical experience. He, who experienced the golden age of the Magic Castle in Hollywood, was a personal friend of Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller, among others, and shares many fascinating anecdotes with you. As if you were there! In this episode, he shares with you a particularly touching story with Johnny Thompson. Thanks to him you will be able to relive these privileged moments.  

Howard Hamburg shares an anecdote from his time with Dai Vernon "The Professor" while they were waiting for Ray Grismer outside the Magic Castle one evening.  

Recommended books that have had a lasting impact on my career. If you read these few books, the impact on your magic can be at least doubled. I give you the main lines of thought from these books and strongly encourage you to get them!  

Howard Hamburg is a magical legend. Known to be particularly secretive, yet it is with you that he now shares more than 60 years of magical experience. He, who experienced the golden age of the Magic Castle in Hollywood, was a personal friend of Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller, among others, and shares many fascinating anecdotes with you. As if you were there! If you want to know a little bit about Dai Vernon, known as "The Professor" and his legend, listen to this story! All the legends of magic are there : Michael Skinner, Charlie Miller, Johnny Thompson, Larry Jennings... it makes you dream !  

Paul Dassonville's rope routine. Dominique Duvivier performs it at the Double Fond, Paul Dassonville explains his routine. An exceptional document! To buy some rope for magic click here.  

Dominique Duvivier demonstrates a new Eddy Taytelbaum’s wonder (no explanation). A little Chinese magician finds the card chosen by a spectator in a completely unpredictable way.