In My Mind: Luca Volpe Lecture
In My Mind: Luca Volpe Lecture
In My Mind: Luca Volpe Lecture
In My Mind
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Luca Volpe Lecture 2
La Conferenza:
Le routine presentate :
• The Lucky Envelope
• Psychometry Drawing
“Lo scorso 3 marzo, nella nostra sede particolarmente gremita per l'occasione,
abbiamo ospitato la conferenza di Luca Volpe. Una serata interamente
dedicata al mentalismo, durante la quale abbiamo potuto apprezzare sin da
subito la competenza e la preparazione del conferenziere. Luca Volpe è infatti
un mentalista che può vantare una lunga carriera professionale in Italia, ma
anche e soprattutto all'estero. Per i suoi contributi alla letteratura del settore è
stato recentemente premiato con il Merlin Award come miglior mentalista
europeo. Durante la serata ha avuto la possibilità di dispensare numerosi
consigli e di condividere suoi punti di vista sullo spettacolo magico,
illustrando 7 effetti. Abbiamo potuto capire subito come non si trattasse di
presentazioni preparate ad hoc come riempitivo per la conferenza, ma di
effetti da lui realmente utilizzati sul campo in ambito lavorativo. Gli
argomenti sono stati molto vari, da una sua versione di Bank Night usando
solo 2 buste, ad un book test, piegatura di metalli, lettura del pensiero, una
sua versione di 7 keys to baldpate e persino un effetto con le carte da gioco, in
cui la carta scelta diventa completamente bianca, dopo essere stata
indovinata.E' stata una conferenza molto apprezzata dai soci, che hanno
potuto acquistare scegliendo tra una grande varietà di materiale disponibile,
tipica della prima data del giro di conferenze.”
“What can I say, Luca’s approach to the art is absolutely the best for worker
mentalist! If you want to become a pro worker, here is the way!”
Alex Le Fanu
“This is now my favorite Penguin Lecture! Each and every one of his routines
included where excellent!Highly Recommended!”
Bill Canaday
Luca Volpe Lecture 12
I have been reviewing his material since I arrived back home today and
the trip was worth it for his lecture alone!
Ruairi O Connor
Luca Volpe Lecture 15
So glad that Luca was able to present and perform at the MINDvention
mentalism convention. His lecture was filled with useful and interesting
effects and his performance was outstanding.
In addition he was easy to work with, always well prepared and a true
professional in every sense of the word. I can assure you that Luca Volpe will
make a big difference at your next event.
- Danny Archer (CEO MINDvention Convention Las Vegas)
I have talked with Luca, I have exchanged manuscripts and tips with him. I
have read his excellent books. So I was looking forward to seeing him
perform at MINDvention. But I had no idea how much I was going to enjoy
that performance. Luca’s gentle delivery of the mysteries he performed,
made me laugh in some places and feel my jaw hitting my chest in others.
His polished stage presence was a joy to see. He’s and out standing
entertainer –a charming and memorable mentalist. One of the best.
- David Thiel (Professional Performer and Author)
Luca Volpe Lecture 18
Luca Lecture is amazing! He will share with you his take on some of the most
guarded secrets in mentalism!
- Andreas Sebring
Luca Volpe Lecture 19
Brilliant lecture at the NWMC, if you get a chance check out this guy,
'brilliant' - Jon Garrod
Excellent lecture Luca. Not only lessons in methods but for those astute to
take it in, a real lesson in stagecraft, timing and presentation skills. Thank
you and Rebecca once again for travelling a long distance to share your
magic with us in North Wales.
- Mark Thorold
Luca Volpe Lecture 20
Mentalist Luca Volpe held a lecture in Helsinki the 27th of August 2012.
This was a very good lecture with many worker class tricks and presentation.
Luca is a strong performer and thorough magic thinker.
He also had new original idea to many classic mentalist effects, with good
presentational and technical improvements.
I highly recommend his lecture.
-Kim Wist
The President of Suomen Taikurit (Finlands Magician Association)
(Memeber of FISM asssociation)
Luca Volpe Lecture 23
Luca Volpe featured on the cover of the Ring 115 Magazine in Singapore
Luca Volpe Lecture 25
The main issue a lot of magicians have with lectures on mentalism, is that they
tend to be very boring affairs. Luca really made sure that this was not the case,
immediately engaging the audience with a 30 minute demonstration of some of
the most practical, commercial and just well thought out, mental routines that I
had seen since Richard Osterlind at Blackpool.
Every effect was performed as if the audience of 20+ Magicians were laypeople,
and is very refreshing to see how the effects would be performed for real world
audiences. Opening with a very fair, and interesting take on the Bank Night
effect, and moving through to one of the most practical chair routines, with metal
bending, card effects and open prediction effects in between.
The second half explains each effect in full detail, with little need for any
questions as every nuance is covered. More interesting than the method, is Luca’s
thinking behind them. You can tell that each effect has been performed many,
many times, and all the pitfalls have been eliminated or overcome. Each effect
packs flat plays large and can be used in a variety of situations from close-up to
cruise ship.
To really get the most from this lecture, however, ensure that you ask questions
not just how, but why. This will be of far greater use of Luca’s insight, and I
strongly believe that every person that attends the lecture will be able to take
something away from it, and that they will be able to use it in any discipline of
magic. A major point of interest is the Key of Fate routine, which I will not even
begin to explain, as it should be left as a treat for those privileged enough to see
the lecture for themselves. I only wish that Luca does not continue to reveal this
routine as it is sure to become a staple for many mentalists routines and acts as
an excellent closer.
Chris Tennant – President of the Riviera Circle of Magicians 2012/13
Luca Volpe Lecture 28
Luca Volpe presented his 'Lecture Show' to Derby Magic Circle on 23rd
January, 2013.
This was quite a unique experience for us. Usually we are shown a couple of
routines and then these routines are explained in detail for us. What Luca
did was performed the whole show, not only did we see Magic happen, we
experienced the Magic. By being part of the audience and taking part in the
show, we could feel how our audiences would feel performing Luca's
routines. The routines were beautifully constructed and Luca presented them
professionally. After the show we had a short interval, then Luca explained
the 'how to' of all the routines. His explanations were very thorough, every
little subtlety was explained in detail. I totally enjoyed the evening and have
the utmost respect for Luca, the Italian Mentalist.
Many thanks,
Paul Sharp, Past President of Derby Magic Circle
Luca Volpe Lecture 30
Luca Volpe’s lecture was one I had been looking forward to for a long time.
There aren’t that many full time mentalists on the lecture circuit these days
and finding one so prolific in ideas and so willing to share them is a rare
treat indeed.
The lecture was split into two halves. The first half was performance only
and Luca presented us with six effects from his working repertoire. There
was nothing light about these effects either, they were all strong workable
pieces of theatre full of subtle nuances that made each piece both
mysterious and entertaining. The best thing for me about the routines was
how adaptable they all are to work with any style we choose to adopt.
The second half was all about the explanations and for this Luca left no
stone unturned. He went into great detail talking about the effect, his
thought processes, the subtleties involved and his justification for doing
different things. This would often take the effect to a different level. It was
quickly apparent that Luca is someone who cares passionately about his
work.
It was a real pleasure to see the lecture split up in two halves in this way.
So many lecturers stick to the old “show one, explain one” format, and
whilst we can often learn just as much like that, what you miss out on is the
overall flow of the effects and consequentially I believe by doing it in two
halves, you not only can get a much better understanding of how they can
play in the real world but you get the bonus of being able to watch a live
performance from a true professional and mark my words, Luca Volpe is a
true professional.
All in all I think it was a thoroughly enjoyable lecture and one which I
personally took a lot away from. I took copious notes all night which is
always a sign of a great lecture (often my note book is still blank at the end
of the Evening).
Simon Shaw
Luca Volpe Lecture 31
Andrew Morrison,
President of The Nottingham Guild of Magicians
Luca Volpe Lecture 32
Last week we had a lecture in our Hypnosis Center with the Italian Mentalist
Luca Volpe. Luca promised a lecture with working material that could be
pace in a small bag. As I already knew that when Luca promise working
material you got working material I was confident that everybody in the fully
pace venue would love this lecture. Not only the material was as promised
but also the presentation was great. Luca is a born entertainer, a good
teacher and a smart creator. Everybody was excited about his approach, his
methods and his presentation. Whenever you have the chance to join Luca
Volpe’s lecture be sure to keep that night free and enjoy!
- Rob De Groof
Hypnose Centrum Belgium
Hypnotis-Mentalist
Luca Volpe Lecture 34
"Luca, it was great to see just how polished your act is..."
Anthony Jaquin (world renown Hypnotist)
I know Luca Volpe for many years and admire him as a colleague, enormous
for his showmanship. For me, he belongs to the absolute top of his field. His
performances are very entertaining and original and certainly interesting
for an international audience .It's a pleasure to see him in action, always
ensure success.
Sylvia Schuyer
Magic Entertainer, Presenter, Ringmaster, owner Esdee Productions, Sylvia
& the Great Hansini - magic and comedy
I hired Luca for our Magic Convention at our Magic Club, CPH MAGIC, and
learned to know Luca as a pro in our field which is magic and entertainment.
The participants at the convention said that the lecture and show with Luca
Volpe was worth the entire admission fee.
Michael Frederiksen
Owner, CasinoMagic.dk Trylle-Michael.dk
Luca Volpe Lecture 38
I have had the pleasure of reading and seeing some of the creative material
Luca provides for professional mentalists and psychological illusionist. His
thinking is superb, his materials professionally themed and his work
inspiring.
Alan Jones
Transforming Minds - Motivational Speaker and Mind Coach
Luca Volpe has produced several books and pdfs, he has also created
routines contributing with some of the worlds most renowed performers
such as Titanas Magic, Kenton Knepper, Neal Scryer, Anthony Jaquin, Stefan
Olschewsky, Pablo Amir‡, Phill Smiff, Bill Montana, Elliot Brestler, Nefesh,
Paul Harris, Dan Baines, Journal of The Mind, and many others.
More info:
http://mentalistworld.wordpress.com/
CONTACTS
Email: info@lucavolpe.com
Web Site: www.theitalianmentalist.com
Mentalist Blog: http://mentalistaitaliano.wordpress.com
Latest Releases: http://mentalistworld.wordpress.com
Gmail: lucamagic@gmail.com