Marco Tempest Quotes

Marco Tempest — Swiss Entertainer born on December 03, 1964,

Marco Tempest is a Swiss magician based in New York City. He is known for his multimedia magic and use of interactive technology and computer graphics in his illusions and presentations. He stars in the eight-part television series The Virtual Magician which has been broadcast in over 50 countries... (wikipedia)

The tricks of magic follow the archetypes of narrative fiction - there are tales of creation and loss, death and resurrection, and obstacles that must be overcome.

Art is a deception that creates real emotions - a lie that creates a truth. And when you give yourself over to that deception, it becomes magic.

We willingly enter fictional worlds where we cheer our heroes and cry for friends we never had.

I don't try to show off technology in my work. The technology is a means to tell stories, so I think conversations about my work can be had by very large audiences.

Magicians will always tell you the trick is the most important thing, but I'm more interested in telling a story.

Marco Tempest Quotes

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