This interview of Claude Rix by Alexandra and Dominique Duvivier is dedicated to the "Fruits d'Or", which is a magic brotherhood created by Claude Rix in 1973. We have seen Fred Kaps, Ali Bongo, Tommy Wonder, Richard Ross, Guy Lammertyn, Léon Chapelier, as well as Franck Garcia and Jean Ludow... And in the last few years, we have always seen: Gaetan Bloom, Alexandra and Dominique Duvivier, Francis Tabary, Devil, Pavel, Horace, the Blackfingers, Piet Forton, Quoc Tien Tran, Marc Paul, Antony Owen, Christopher, Jean Régil, Jean de Merry, Norbert Ferré, Bertran Lotth, Boris Wild... to name just a few! Every year the brotherhood meets for two or three days near Reims, France in the small village of Montaneuf to talk magic, perform magic, drink together, create magic tricks, eat together, exchange magical ideas, drink together, eat, laugh and especially drink a little to celebrate the new "Fruit d’Or" of the year (the new magician elected by the brotherhood)! The induction ceremony for a new member involves quite a ritual, including a rather original "test" since the "candidate" magician has to swallow a knife using a method that has never been used before by all the other members of the "Fruits d’Or".  

Alexandra and Dominique Duvivier interview Richard Kaufman. In this informal chat, Richard shares his experiences and memories as a magic lover, magician, author, illustrator and publisher of magic books and magazines. This interview is in three parts. Not to be missed!  

The principle: the people present have a freewheeling discussion on Mentalism. Today, three protagonists: Philippe de Perthuis, Alexandra and Dominique Duvivier. This videocast takes the form of an interview with Philippe de Perthuis, who specializes in this field.  

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  

The principle: some pictures are shown, and the people present have a freewheeling discussion about what it evokes in them. Today, three protagonists: Gaetan Bloom, Alexandra and Dominique Duvivier, who share their memories, anecdotes and real-life stories about these great figures of magic. The main pictures of the day: Juan Tamariz, David Roth, Paul Daniels. Not to be missed under any circumstances!  

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.  

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.  

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.  

« 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!  

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!  

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!  

The idea is to present works of magical literature and the people involved have a freewheeling discussion about what they think of them. Today, three protagonists: Gaetan Bloom, Alexandra and Dominique Duvivier. The books of the day: “True and False” by David Mamet and « Accidental Genius » by Mark Levy. Not to be missed under any circumstances!  

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.  

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.  

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.