Illusion & comedy
Topas
Music sets the rhythm.
Imagination changes the rules.
FISM World ChampionManipulation · Lausanne 1991
Creativity & Artistic VisionFISM Special Award · 2022
Mandrake d’OrFrance · 2019
On stage
See the performance.
Visual invention, music and a playful sense of the impossible.
In pictures
Ideas take the stage.
Illusion, rhythm and a change of perspective.
The artist
The pleasure of invention.
Topas combines magic, music and comedy. His repertoire ranges from sleight of hand to large stage illusions, with a taste for ideas that give an object or situation an unexpected turn. Gesture, staging and timing give each creation its character.
He won first prize in Manipulation at FISM Lausanne in 1991 and received the FISM Special Award for Creativity & Artistic Vision in 2022. On Penn & Teller: Fool Us, he fooled the duo with Backstage Pass.
His full-length productions include the solo show Secret Power and One More – Magic Live in Concert, featuring Roxanne and live musicians. In Silent Magic, audience members wear headphones and choose the soundtrack through which they experience the illusions.
Downloads
Biography PDF and high-resolution photos for your programme and publicity.
For your event
Make room
for wonder.
A short act, several appearances or a longer programme.
- Performance
- Illusion & comedy
- Running time
- On request
Planning your eventActs, shows & lectures
Where is Topas based?
Topas is based in Germany and performs internationally.
Which acts, shows and lectures can we programme with Topas?
Topas offers manipulation, visual comedy and stage illusion acts, full-length shows and a lecture for magicians. The selection is tailored to your audience and event.
How long is the performance?
The duration depends on the acts selected and the number of appearances.
Can several different acts be combined?
Yes. His repertoire includes Arm Illusion, Hawaiian Wonder, Card Percussion, One More and many more. Several acts can be combined into one sequence or presented as separate appearances.
Which full-length shows has Topas created?
His productions include Secret Power, a solo magic show, and One More – Magic Live in Concert, with Roxanne and a live band.
What is Silent Magic?
Silent Magic is an interactive show by Topas in which each spectator wears multichannel headphones. Audience members choose their own soundtrack and way of experiencing the performance: horror or comedy, rock or pop. Three-dimensional sound extends the illusions around the listener.
The same visual effect can tell different stories depending on the channel selected. Everyone shares one live show, with a personal listening experience.
This is a distinct production with a dedicated audio setup. For your venue, we’ll explore the available language versions, headphones, audience capacity and touring arrangements with Topas’s team.
Does Topas offer a lecture for magicians?
Yes. His lecture explores presentation, gesture, body language and acting in the construction of a routine. The duration, language and any interpretation are tailored to your convention or magic club.
Is the performance suitable for an international audience?
Many of Topas’s pieces are visual and use music, while others include spoken comedy. We’ll agree the repertoire and any language requirements with you so that the presentation suits your audience.
What are the technical requirements?
Requirements vary significantly between a compact solo act and a larger illusion. Stage dimensions, sightlines, sound, lighting, backstage space, access for equipment and any additional performers or crew must be confirmed for the chosen programme. We’ll provide the relevant technical rider.
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