Most magicians learn tricks. Very few learn how to build a real act-one with rhythm, progression, and identity.<\/p>\n
An act that feels like a performance… not just a technical demonstration. That’s exactly what Robin Deville has achieved.<\/p>\n
Winner of The One at Blackpool 2025, French Champion of Magic, FFAP Close-Up Champion (2019), and FISM Europe 2024 laureate, Robin has established himself as one of the most exciting creators of his generation.<\/p>\n
But beyond the titles lies a deeper question: how is a true magic act created? This book is the answer.<\/p>\n
Behind the scenes of a real act<\/b><\/p>\n
In Creation of a Magic Act<\/b>, Robin takes you inside the process of building a performance. You’ll learn how to think from the spectator’s perspective, structure magical progression, and turn raw ideas into unforgettable moments.<\/p>\n
He also reveals the most common mistakes magicians make-and how to avoid them. More importantly, he shows you how to find your own style.<\/p>\n
A laboratory of creativity<\/b><\/p>\n
The book features the fascinating COPYCAT series.<\/p>\n
During lockdown, Robin challenged himself to create mini-acts inspired by masters like Yann Frisch, Boris Wild, Juan Tamariz, Pierric, and Dani DaOrtiz-not to copy them, but to understand how great creativity works.<\/p>\n
A powerful method to develop your own voice.<\/p>\n
A real-world case study<\/b><\/p>\n
Robin fully breaks down his award-winning act Dr Blue & Mr Red.<\/p>\n
From first ideas to dead ends, artistic decisions, structure, and fine details-you get a rare, honest look at how a competition-winning act is built.<\/p>\n
Complete routines included<\/b><\/p>\n
To bring his thinking to life, Robin teaches several of his working routines:<\/p>\n
Each effect is explained not just technically-but as part of a larger act.<\/p>\n
More than a magic book<\/b><\/p>\n
This isn’t just a collection of tricks.<\/p>\n
It’s a deep dive into the creative process of a modern magician who has spent years turning ideas into powerful performances.<\/p>\n
If you want to go beyond tricks…<\/p>\n
If you want to build something that truly feels like your magic…<\/p>\n
This book might completely change the way you think about performance.<\/p>\n
And honestly-we can’t wait to see what you create after reading it.<\/p>\n
Table of Contents<\/b>Forewords – 6
Introduction – 8<\/p>\n
I. The Magic Act<\/b>
Beginning – 12
Stage Close-Up Act and Its Particularities – 14
Methodology (and Mistakes to Avoid) – 20
Making Your Act Memorable – 28
Summary – 31<\/p>\n
II. Copycat: Style Exercise<\/b>
Problematic – 35
“A la Frisch” – 36
“A la Wild” – 38
“A la Lavand” – 42
“A la Mancha” – 48
“A la Pierric” – 51
“A la Gomez” – 54
Review – 55<\/p>\n
III. Practical Case: Dr Blue & Mr Red<\/b>
Blank Page? – 58
Guideline – 60
Let’s Start Over! – 62
Fake Good Ideas – 66
Final Choices – 70
Props – 75
The One – 78
IV. Tricks<\/b>
Coins Through the Table – 96
Sandwich Chercheur – 102
Instant Sandwich – 110
Investigator Sticker – 114
Gambler vs Magician – 118
Conclusion & Thanks – 124
Sources – 126<\/p>\n
Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n Quotes: <\/b><\/p>\n “If you apply what Robin shares in this book, you’ll be able to take your performances to the next level and create even stronger magic. Enjoy!”<\/i> “Read the following pages carefully. They will help you appreciate and understand all facets of Robin, as well as the evolution of our art-with its strengths and its flaws.”<\/i> “I consider Robin Deville to be an important voice in contemporary French magic and, without a doubt, a figure who will continue to shape its future. These pages bring together not only valuable ideas, but also the way of thinking of a magician who has chosen to take magic seriously.”<\/i> Most magicians learn tricks. Very few learn how to build a real act-one with rhythm, progression, and identity.An act that feels like a performance… not just a technical demonstration. That’s\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":34902,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[1704],"product_cat":[1631,1628,1663,1648,1691,1642],"product_tag":[1635],"class_list":["post-34901","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-3-monkeys-publishing","product_cat-artista-di-close-up","product_cat-artista-di-palcoscenico-da-salotto","product_cat-kids-show-and-balloon-performer","product_cat-mentalismo-bizzarro-e-psicocinesi-perf","product_cat-theory-history-and-business","product_cat-utilita","product_tag-novita","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/strixmagic.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/34901","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/strixmagic.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/strixmagic.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/strixmagic.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34901"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/strixmagic.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/34901\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80034,"href":"https:\/\/strixmagic.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/34901\/revisions\/80034"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/strixmagic.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34902"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/strixmagic.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34901"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/strixmagic.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=34901"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/strixmagic.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=34901"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/strixmagic.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=34901"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
– Boris Wild<\/b><\/p>\n
– Bernard Bilis<\/b><\/p>\n
– Luis Olmedo<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"