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Alexandra Duvivier

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One of the very few female members of the magic arts, Alexandra Duvivier has been the winner of the Mandrake d’Or in France and the first French female magician to fool Penn and Teller in their famous American television show “Fool Us”. The daughter of Dominique Duvivier, a living legend in magic, she faced a double challenge: to make a name for herself under the shadow of her illustrious father and to become a highly respected artist in the predominantly masculine world of magic. Unlike many children who grow up with a talented and famous parent, her father didn’t push her to become a magician like himself. As a child he never showed her any tricks: it was only at the age of 15 that Alexandra decided to become, little by little, the worthy heiress of her father’s empire. She has become a favorite artist of the biggest brands for their private events (Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, L'Oréal...), has been a hand double for some of the most famous names in the cinema, she has no less than eight shows to her credit: three solo stage shows, three shows performed as a double act with her father, a children’s show and a show performed entirely in English. With her sharp humor, her pure and engaging magic, her natural empathy with both young and old, she charms and amuses her ever-increasing audiences. Beyond her artistic talents, Alexandra Duvivier is also a trainer and a business speaker (innovative methods of communication using magic) and an instructor for the first ever diploma in magic recognized by the Ministry of Labor in France. She has just created with her father the streaming channel www.doublefond.tv to learn magic with the greatest masters. She performs at the theater her Dad has created “Le Double Fond” in the heart of Paris since 1988.

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One of the first verified lecturers invited to help launch Magic Pulse Lecturers.

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Previous lecturer at

FISMBlackpool Magic ConventionThe SessionPenguin LiveIBM ConventionThe Magic CastleChicago Magic LoungeRhapsody Theater and Mystify
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Magic with the heart

Magic? For me it’s like a gift that I give to a dear friend. Since every spectator offers me a part of his precious time, he deserves the best from me. In this lecture I will reveal some of my favourite tricks: cards, coins, objects and even balloons (but not as you might imagine!) and then more cards, because you love them as much as I do!

Close-up magicCard magicStage/parlor magicKids and family magicPerformanceIn personOnlineEuropeAsiaWorldwideEnglishFrench

Why book this lecture

because of the quotes below :)

Inside the lecture

I have polished each of these tricks in hundreds of shows at the Double Fond and around the world, but also on television (notably in the show "Fool Us" with Penn &Teller). These tricks can become yours, and above all you will be able to understand the way I use them to create a bond with my audience. That's what you're looking for, isn't it? How to create a special bond with each spectator, how to move them, how to capture their attention and maybe even transform them a little? I want to share all this with you and I believe that this is why you will come (and not only because I have packed a few gifts for you; I can't help it, but shh, it's a secret!) If your goal is to progress in magic and learn how to touch the audience’s heart, then we are going to get along fine. I look forward to seeing you soon! I'll be happy to share with you some of my working material with cards, candies, packet tricks, balloons but not modeling balloons ! and more cards !

Best for

Magic clubsConvention attendeesClose-up magiciansStage/parlor performersBeginnersAdvanced magiciansFamily audiencesAll the audience who would like to share a moment with me ;)

References

"She's got major skills"- David Copperfield
David CopperfieldArtist · 2024
"I have always been a big fan in secret for years and years. She is the best female sleight of hand artist of all time. I don't know a huge amount about anything, but one thing I know a lot about is sleight of hand. And I know I'm not wrong."- Chris Kenner, David Copperfield's right-hand man
Chris Kennerartist consultant Genius · David Copperfield's right-hand man · 2020
"With the Penn&Teller Fool Us Fooler award, multiple other trophies and solo shows to her credit, she has built a resume that any magician would envy. But most importantly, she has been referenced by countless men and women, proving the immense impact she has had and continues to have, breaking down barriers for the next generation." - Vanishing Inc
Vanishing IncRenowned Magic shop · Vanishing Inc · 2025