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Sleight-of-hand
Sleight of hand (also known as prestidigitation or ''legerdemain'' ()) refers to fine motor skills when used by performing artists in different art forms to entertain or manipulate. It is closely associated with close-up magic, card magic, card flourishing and stealing. Because of its heavy use and practice by magicians, sleight of hand is often confused as a branch of magic; however, it is a separate genre of entertainment and many artists practice sleight of hand as an independent skill. Sleight of hand pioneers with worldwide acclaim include Dan and Dave, Ricky Jay, Derek DelGaudio, David Copperfield, Yann Frisch, Norbert Ferré, Dai Vernon, Cardini, Tony Slydini and Helder Guimarães. Etymology and history The word ''sleight'', meaning "the use of dexterity or cunning, especially so as to deceive", comes from the Old Norse. The phrase ''sleight of hand'' means "quick fingers" or "trickster fingers". Common synonyms of Latin and French include ''prestidigitation'' an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yann Frisch
Yann Frisch is a French magician. His signature magic trick is a cup and ball trick called "Baltass." A video of his sleight of hand Baltass performance was viewed 1.3 million times on YouTube in just over one week in 2012. His work has been featured on Laughing Squid, ''Boing Boing,'' MSN, Gawker, and '' The Blaze''. Frisch won the Grand Prix in close-up magic at FISM 2012. He was also named Champion du Monde at the 2012 Beijing International Magic Convention. In 2020, he plays a character in a movie called " Les 2 Alfred", which was selected for the Cannes Film Festival The Cannes Festival (; french: link=no, Festival de Cannes), until 2003 called the International Film Festival (') and known in English as the Cannes Film Festival, is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films .... References External linksAnother presentation of him {{DEFAULTSORT:Frisch, Yann French magicians Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Plac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Jay
Richard Jay Potash (June 26, 1946 – November 24, 2018) was an American stage magician, actor and writer. In a profile for ''The New Yorker'', Mark Singer called Jay "perhaps the most gifted sleight of hand artist alive". In addition to sleight of hand, Jay was known for his card tricks, card throwing, memory feats, and stage patter. He also wrote extensively on magic and its history. His acting credits included the films '' The Prestige'', '' The Spanish Prisoner'', ''Mystery Men'', ''Heist'', ''Boogie Nights'', '' Tomorrow Never Dies'', '' State and Main'', '' House of Games'' and ''Magnolia'', and the HBO series ''Deadwood.'' In 2015 he was the subject of an episode of PBS's ''American Masters'', the only magician ever profiled in the series. Early life Jay preferred not to discuss the details of his childhood. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Shirley (Katz) and Samuel Potash. A member of a middle-class Jewish family, he grew up in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He rarely ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Slydini
Tony Slydini (September 1, 1900, Foggia, Italy – January 15, 1991), simply known as Slydini, was a world-renowned magician. His mastery, expertise, originality and innovative approach to close-up artistry magic, earned him a legendary reputation in the magic world. He traveled the world performing for the public as well as performing and lecturing fellow magicians. As a result, he served as an inspiration to generations of well-known magicians, celebrities and entertainers, including Doug Henning, Dick Cavett, Bill Bixby, Ricky Jay, David Copperfield and countless others. Although he was best known as a master of close-up artistry, he continually demonstrated an extraordinary performing ability and during his lifetime was responsible for a long series of books, films and publications highlighting his mastery of the magical crafts. For his work, he received the highest honors that his profession could bestow, including both the coveted ''Masters Fellowship Award'' and ''Perfor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dai Vernon
Dai Vernon (pronounced alternatively as "DIE" or as "DAY" as in David; June 11, 1894 – August 21, 1992), a.k.a. The Professor, was a Canadian magician. His sleight of hand technique and knowledge, particularly with card tricks and close-up magic, garnered him respect among fellow magicians, and he was a mentor to other magicians. He lived out his last years at Magic Castle, a nightclub in Hollywood, California. Biography Vernon was born in Ottawa as David Frederick Wingfield Verner. While performing, he often mentioned that he had learned his first trick from his father at age seven, adding wryly that he had "wasted the first 6 years" of his life. His father was a government worker and an amateur magician. Vernon studied mechanical engineering at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, but by World War I he had moved to New York City. Vernon first fell in love with magic when he was seven years old after his father took him to see a magic show. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hélder Guimarães
Helder Guimarães (11/16/1982) is Portuguese performer, magician, and storyteller. Known for his unique approach of sleight-of-hand magic, storytelling and performance, Helder's work has been featured at the Kennedy Center, TED Talks, Talks at Google and Off-Broadway productions. His previous creations include '' Nothing to Hide'', directed by Neil Patrick Harris, the Borrowed Time' experience, the immersive experience ''Borrowed Time'' and the theatrical ', directed by Rodrigo Santos. The ''Los Angeles Times'' stated "he seems remarkably sincere and trustworthy for a man committed to deception," and ''The New York Times'' recognized him as "a Master of Illusions". In 2019, he premiered his shoInvisible Tangoat the Geffen Playhouse, directed by Frank Marshall. The show received rave reviews by the LA Times, BroadwayWorld and Hollywood Reporter. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Helder broke new ground in the streaming performance world by creatinThe Present Joining fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Valentine Pitchford
Richard Valentine Pitchford (24 November 1895 – 13 November 1973) was a master magician under the name Cardini, whose career spanned almost half a century. Born in Britain, he worked chiefly in the United States of America. Biography Richard Valentine Pitchford was born in the Mumbles, Swansea, Wales on 24 November 1895.U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Some sources use the incorrect year of 1899. He joined the British Army during World War I, where he passed time in the trenches by practicing card manipulations. One result of his many hours of practising outdoors in frigid weather was that he developed the ability to perform card manipulations while wearing gloves.Cullen, Frank (2007). ''Vaudeville, Old and New: An Encyclopedia of Variety Performers in America, Volume 1''. Psychology Press. p. 196. . After being injured in battle, he continued to hone his magic skills in a hospital. After an unsuccessful attempt to establish himself as a stage magic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek DelGaudio in New York. DelGaudio and Kaino also created The Mistake Room, a platform for situation-specific projects, as well as The paceBetween, a "conceptual magic shop". They have also co-authored a book under the A.BANDIT name, ''A Secret Has Two Faces'', containing interviews and stories from their careers in performance art and magic, as well as contributions from Derek DelGaudio is an American interdisciplinary artist, primarily known as a writer, performer and magician. He created the theater show ''In & Of Itself,'' directed by Frank Oz, and co-founded, along with artist Glenn Kaino, the performance-art collective A.BANDIT, which has staged interventions at Art L.A. Contemporary in Santa Monica, The Ball of Artists, Art Basel Miami, LA> [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Copperfield (illusionist)
David Seth Kotkin (born September 16, 1956), known professionally as David Copperfield, is an American magician, described by ''Forbes'' as the most commercially successful magician in history."Houdini in the Desert" Forbes.com. May 8, 2006 Copperfield's television specials have been nominated for 38 s, winning 21. Best known for his combination of storytelling and illusion, his career of over 40 years has earned him 11 ,Guinness World Records 2006, p. 197 a star on the |
Magic (illusion)
Magic, which encompasses the subgenres of illusion, stage magic, and close up magic, among others, is a performing art in which audiences are entertained by tricks, effects, or illusions of seemingly impossible feats, using natural means. It is to be distinguished from paranormal magic which are effects claimed to be created through supernatural means. It is one of the oldest performing arts in the world. Modern entertainment magic, as pioneered by 19th-century magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, has become a popular theatrical art form. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, magicians such as Maskelyne and Devant, Howard Thurston, Harry Kellar, and Harry Houdini achieved widespread commercial success during what has become known as "the Golden Age of Magic." During this period, performance magic became a staple of Broadway theatre, vaudeville, and music halls. Magic retained its popularity in the television age, with magicians such as Paul Daniels, David Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Card Magic
Card manipulation is the branch of magic that deals with creating effects using sleight of hand techniques involving playing cards. Card manipulation is often used in magical performances, especially in close-up, parlor, and street magic. Some of the most recognized names in this field include Dai Vernon, Tony Slydini, Ed Marlo, S.W. Erdnase, Richard Turner, John Scarne, and Ricky Jay. Before becoming world-famous for his escapes, Houdini billed himself as "The King of Cards". Among the more well-known card tricks relying on card manipulation are Ambitious Card, and Three-card Monte, a common street hustle also known as Find the Lady. History Playing cards became popular with magicians in the 15th century as they were props which were inexpensive, versatile, and easily available. Card magic has blossomed into one of the most popular branches of magic, accumulating thousands of techniques and ideas. These range from complex mathematics like those used by Persi Diaconis, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. Psychology includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, including feelings and thoughts. It is an academic discipline of immense scope, crossing the boundaries between the natural and social sciences. Psychologists seek an understanding of the emergent properties of brains, linking the discipline to neuroscience. As social scientists, psychologists aim to understand the behavior of individuals and groups.Fernald LD (2008)''Psychology: Six perspectives'' (pp.12–15). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.Hockenbury & Hockenbury. Psychology. Worth Publishers, 2010. Ψ (''psi''), the first letter of the Greek word ''psyche'' from which the term psychology is derived (see below), is commonly associated with the science. A professional practitioner or researcher involved in the discipline is called a psychologist. Some psychologists can also be classified as behavioral or cognitive scientists. Some ps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misdirection (magic)
In theatrical magic, misdirection is a form of deception in which the performer draws audience attention to one thing to distract it from another. Managing audience attention is the aim of all theater, and the foremost requirement of all magic acts. Whether the magic is of a "pocket trick" variety or a large stage production, misdirection is the central secret. The term describes either the effect (the observer's focus on an unimportant object) or the sleight of hand or patter (the magician's speech) that creates it. It is difficult to say who first coined the term, but an early reference to misdirection appears in the writing of an influential performer and writer, Nevil Maskelyne: "It consists admittedly in misleading the spectator's ''senses,'' in order to screen from detection certain details for which secrecy is required." Around the same time, magician, artist and author Harlan Tarbell noted, "Nearly the whole art of sleight of hand depends on this art of misdirection." ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
