The magic of truth and lies (and iPods)

[The Straight Story]

Cool video at link

Synopsis

Using three iPods like magical props, Marco Tempest spins a clever, surprisingly heartfelt meditation on truth and lies, art and emotion. Talk recorded 14 July 2011.
About the Speaker

A magician and illusionist for the 21st century, Marco Tempest blends cutting-edge technology with the flair and showmanship of Houdini. 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&quot . 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. Watch more Marco magic courtesy Scobleizer...or see Marco profiled on CNN.com's Next List.


http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20120706-the-ipod-magician

[TDale313]

1. Very cool. Thanks for posting it.

[Berlum]

2. Cool

[AtheistCrusader]

3. He hit on something that is profound as all get-out with that Claude Debussy quote.

"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. — Marco Tempest"

That statement. I just want to marinade in it. Something so profoundly, simplistically, inherently true. I don't even know where to begin to support that statement with observation, and how it clicks perfectly with my own life experiences...

Something to digest for a bit..

[The Straight Story]

5. Indeed - it was surpisingly deep for a 'magic' show (nt)

[sendero]

4. Thanks for posting that..

... really enjoyed it!