Dominique Duvivier demonstrates a new Eddy Taytelbaum wonder (no explanation). Two small bars are shown, one white on both sides, the other blue. The bars change color many times... a new and exciting “Taytelbaumerie”!  

This interview was conducted during the bonus edition of the School of Magic, Volume 1. Father and daughter talk in turn about their beginnings, what made them “fall in love” with magic, their inspirations and their career paths. To buy the School of Magic, Volume 1 click here.  

Dominique Duvivier talks in particular about his daughter Alexandra's beginnings, her training, her career... what led her to become an accomplished magician.  

Videos were recorded for broadcast at the time, both in our store and in our café-théâtre. Here are some extracts, covering the period from 1989 to 1992. They are divided into two parts: Part #1: Mayette Part #2: Le Double Fond  

Dominique Duvivier demonstrates a new Eddy Taytelbaum wonder (no explanation). A steel blade penetrates a metal bar. Another jewel of craftsmanship!  

Dominique Duvivier entered the Mayette Magie Magic Shop for the very first time in 1958, when he was 8 years old! He shares with us his experiences and feelings at the time... Enjoy these memories in three parts..  

Alexandra and Dominique Duvivier interview Arsène. In this informal chat, he shares anecdotes, his magical journey, the genesis of his magic act, his encounters, his inspirations, his interests, his passions, his work... This interview is in several parts. Not to be missed!  

Jeff McBride is one of today's leading magicians. Among his many activities, every Monday evening he presents a live webcast featuring special guests, celebrity interviews and the magical wisdom of the world's greatest magicians. This Monday, it was Alexandra and Dominique Duvivier's turn to be interviewed by Jeff Mc Bride. They describe their individual and duo paths, talk about their iconic tricks, Alexandra's participation in Penn & Teller's “Fool Us”, but also about the café-théâtre (Le Double Fond), the training of professional magicians (Double Fond Formation), the streaming platform (Double Fond TV), the magic shop (Mayette Magie)... This interview is available in 3 episodes.  

Alexandra Duvivier introduces Peter Din, who then shares his secrets and experience of magic for children.  

Dominique Duvivier demonstrates a new Eddy Taytelbaum wonder (no explanation). A spectator locks a die in a box, without knowing which is the top face. A prediction that had previously been placed in plain sight is shown: it is indeed the face of the die that has been predicted! Another jewel of craftsmanship!  

Peter Din is a specialist in magic for kids. In this interview (in several parts), he answers the question: Why magic for kids? More than that, he explains the “how”, and his vision of this particular type of show.  

How to write a show and create your character? What to tell and how? How to make this character evolve from show to show? How to tell it differently ? So many essential questions to which Eric answers you without any detour. From Plato's philosophy, which he draws his inspiration from, to his admiration for Derek Delgaudio, he will give you the keys to his world. An interview rich in discoveries, with the complicity of Duvivier, which will reveal what is behind the scenes of this great star of magic.  

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 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 !  

A discussion between father and daughter! Alexandra questions her father to understand how he became what he is.  

Unpublished archive! Relive the first years of Double Fond with this show played by Dominique Duvivier in 1995. Imagine: the theatre has existed for barely ten years and already all the special atmosphere of this unique place is there. A wildly enthusiastic audience, cascading laughter and of course close-up magic in real and fully staged shows! For us, it is a lot of emotion to see these images again...