Marco Tempest: Augmented Reality, Techno-magic

Using sleight-of-hand techniques and charming storytelling, illusionist Marco Tempest brings a jaunty stick figure to life onstage. A magician and illusionist for the 21st century, Marco Tempest blends cutting-edge technology with the flair and showmanship of Houdini.

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ABOUT Marco Tempest

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.

His award-winning television series “The Virtual Magician” airs in dozens of countries worldwide, while his lively phone-cam 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, he creates a highly entertaining way to be entranced by the reality-bending tech magic that surrounds us all every day.

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