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Included In The Subscription "Addict"Fred Razon introduces us to this art form, which is an adjunct to magic and can be a wonderful complement to our own performances. He breaks down his pickpocket act element by element, and gives us the keys to integrating this art form with magic to complete and enrich our performances. These explanations are split into seven parts. - Part #1: In this preamble, he draws our attention to the fact that it is better to approach these explanations on pickpocketing in the order of the videos. - Part #2: He presents the main lines that will be developed in the following chapters, and he shares his own journey with us, as well as his list of his favorite pickpockets. - Part #3: How to "steal" a watch. - Part #4: How to manage the "steals" based on the disposition of the pockets in the spectator's jacket. - Part #5: Description of his stage act, which consists of 3 steps, plus the final step. - Part #6: Continuation of part #5. - Part #7: Answers to miscellaneous questions asked by Alexandra Duvivier.
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Included In The Subscription "Beginner"Excerpts from an interview for Magic Castle Members, courtesy of Jonathan Levit.
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Included In The Subscription "Passionate"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!
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Included In The Subscription "Passionate"« 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!
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Included In The Subscription "Beginner"Short video introduction of the videocast with Laurent Beretta and the Duviviers.
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Included In The Subscription "Passionate"The "elders" thought that magic could only be divided into 3 families of effects: appearance, disappearance, transformation. In the last century, Winston Freer revolutionized magic by discovering 17 families. Dominique Duvivier developed the concept and today, his work is based on 30 families! In this video, Alexandra Duvivier highlights the importance of this concept and explains how she takes it into account to enrich her performances and make them more attractive.
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Included In The Subscription "Addict"Howard Hamburg shares with us a subtlety from Dai Vernon for the execution of this technique for "Triumph". The effect is greatly enhanced!
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Included In The Subscription "Passionate"Here is Dominique Duvivier's magic videocast. To the rhythm of the episodes, recorded ON VIDEO in the form of interviews, this specialist close-up magician opens the doors of his universe to us. He reveals the secrets of what makes a magician’s life. A precious testimony of a life devoted to this visual art, this podcast will interest professionals, amateurs and laymen passionate about magic.
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Included In The Subscription "Passionate"Open discussion with Laurent Beretta, Alexandra and Dominique Duvivier. The three protagonists will discuss different themes, subjects, ideas, etc... magical or not.
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Included In The Subscription "Addict"The principle: a picture of a magician is 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 two photos of the day: Otto Wessely, and Albert Goshman. Not to be missed under any circumstances!
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Included In The Subscription "Passionate"The principle: a picture of a magician is 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 pictures of the day: Philippe Fialho, André Mayette, Derek Dingle and Dominique Webb. Not to be missed under any circumstances!
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Included In The Subscription "Passionate"The principle: a picture of a magician is 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 pictures of the day: Dai Vernon, Howard Schwarzman, Walter Zaney Blaney and Gaetan Bloom. Not to be missed under any circumstances!
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Included In The Subscription "Passionate"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!
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Included In The Subscription "Passionate"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.
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Included In The Subscription "Addict"Interview with Lisa Menna by Alexandra and Dominique Duvivier. Lisa Menna talks about her career, her experiences, her conceptions... everything that led her to become such a talented magician, and who inspired Alexandra Duvivier so much. Not to be missed under any circumstances!
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Included In The Subscription "Passionate"The idea is to discuss quotes, and the people involved have a freewheeling discussion about what they think of them. The three protagonists are: Laurent Beretta, Alexandra and Dominique Duvivier. Not to be missed under any circumstances!