« 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!  

This exceptional archive allows you to "virtually" attend a part of the 1989 New Year's Eve show at the Double Fond. These extracts are in 2 parts: Episode 1: Quoc Tien Tran Episode 2: Jean-Pierre Crispon  

The very original and exceptional performance of Gaetan Bloom's "Bamboo Chinese Sticks ", during a show in the very first years of the Double Fond. An exceptional archive ! To buy the trick, click here.  

Le Double Fond opened its doors on June 1st 1988. This exceptional archive allows you to discover a little more Dominique in one of his shows in those days. Not to be missed under any circumstances! - Episode #1 : Dominique Duvivier, assisted by Agnès Samsoën - Episode #2 : Dominique Duvivier  

Le Double Fond opened its doors on June 1st 1988. This exceptional archive allows you to discover Dominique Duvivier and Gaetan Bloom in excerpts from various shows of the time. These excerpts have been divided into three parts. Not to be missed under any circumstances!  

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.  

Card Technique: A method of controlling a card to the top of the deck after doing a Tilt Move. To buy a “Regular Bicycle Rider Deck” click here.  

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.  

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!  

Le Double Fond opened its doors on June 1st, 1988. This exceptional archive allows you to discover Dominique Duvivier and Gaetan Bloom in excerpts from various shows of the time. These excerpts have been divided into six parts. - Episode #1 : To prepare for FISM 88 Dominique learned his famous "Chameleon Card" trick in English and performs it in front of Jeff McBride. - Episodes #2, #4 et #5 : Dominique Duvivier and Gaetan Bloom - Episodes #3 et #6 : Gaetan Bloom Not to be missed under any circumstances !  

Le Double Fond opened its doors on June 1st 1988. This exceptional archive allows you to (re)discover Dominique Duvivier and Gaetan Bloom in a few performances from that time. These extracts have been divided into three parts. Not to be missed under any circumstances! Episode 1 : Dominique Duvivier Episode 2 : Gaetan Bloom Episode 3 : Dominique Duvivier, assisted by par Agnes Samsoen  

In 1988, Dominique Duvivier edited a video program (then in VHS!) " Special Ernest Pancrazi", which we now offer to you. This program has been divided into five parts. "This special is very special. No explanations... or almost. But an exclusive interview with one of the greatest magicians in the world. If you are a beginner magician, or even an experienced one, or a senior one, sit back and get carried away by our guest..." Not to be missed under any circumstances!  

Le Double Fond opened its doors on June 1st 1988. This exceptional archive allows you to (re)discover Dominique Duvivier, Gaetan Bloom and Quoc Tien Tran in a few performances from that time. These extracts have been divided into ten parts. Not to be missed under any circumstances! Episode 1 : Dominique Duvivier et Gaetan Bloom Episode 2 : Gaetan Bloom Episode 3 : Dominique Duvivier et Gaetan Bloom Episode 4 : Dominique Duvivier et Gaetan Bloom Episode 5 : Dominique Duvivier et Gaetan Bloom Episode 6 : Gaetan Bloom Episode 7 : Dominique Duvivier et Gaetan Bloom Episode 8 : Dominique Duvivier et Gaetan Bloom Episode 9 : Dominique Duvivier et Gaetan Bloom Episode 10 : Dominique Duvivier et Quoc Tien Tran  

It's a trick that goes back to the origins, I read it in the Dhotel book when I was a teenager. I just had the idea to adapt a less suspicious and more natural object, given the context. It is one of the rare olfactory illusions that I know. You mime, on a real gas camping stove, the making of an omelette with invisible products, using the usual utensils: spoon, whisk, bowls, etc… And progressively, you smell something like an omelette, coming from the pan which had been handed out for examination beforehand. And then finally, the little omelette is served on a plate! Really fun for everyone! To taste… without moderation!  

Dominique Duvivier performs one of Eddy Taytelbaum's wonders (no explanation). A small yellow die, trapped between two other dice inside a small chimney, disappears and reappears inside a small hat shown empty beforehand.  

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.