Thursday, August 25, 2011

TED - Marco Tempest: The magic of truth and lies (and iPods)

By Khmer Democrat, Phnom Penh
The Philosophy of CPP Series

Magical! (That's not the philosphy!) LIES! DECEPTION! AND MORE LIES! (Minus the entertainment value, that's the philosophy!)

Using three iPods like magical props, Marco Tempest spins a clever, surprisingly heartfelt meditation on truth and lies, art and emotion.


Why you should listen to him:

Marco Tempest’s imaginative combination of computer-generated imagery, quick-cut video and enthusiastic stage presence has earned him a place in the pantheon of great illusionists. At 22, the Swiss magician won the New York World Cup of Magic, launching him into international prominence. Tempest's award-winning television series “The Virtual Magician” airs in dozens of countries worldwide, while his lively phonecam postings on YouTube, done without post-production and video-editing tricks to astonished people on the street, get millions of views (search on "virtualmagician"). His Vimeo channel showcases his artistic side -- like his recent hypnotic series "levitation," using a high-speed camera.

Through his art, Tempest creates a highly entertaining way to be entranced by the reality-bending tech magic that surrounds us all every day.

He says: "I blend the line between what is incredibly real and what is incredibly not."

"I don’t know what magic will be like in 50 years, but I suspect that it will look a lot like Marco Tempest."
HSH Princess Stephanie of Monaco



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