Marco Tempest: The magic of truth and lies (and iPods)


www.ted.com Using three iPods like magical props, Marco Tempest spins a clever, surprisingly heartfelt meditation on truth and lies, art and emotion.TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the "Sixth Sense" wearable tech, and "Lost" producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at http


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iPod Magician - Marco Tempest


Here is the preview of my ipod magic. Have fun watching and let me know what you think. More information about my magic can be found at www.marcotempest.com Special Thanks to Karl Germain (1878-1959) for the inspiration. David Britland for adding the magic of words, Kevin Blanc for relentlessly tweaking the motion graphics and bringing the butterflies to life, Alain Renold for making Karl smile one last time, Jojo Mayer for the wicked soundtrack. Matt, Sherry, Emily and sweet Carmen for their cameo appearances. Tobias Beckwith for Karls' voice. A super special shout out to Eric Redlinger for programing MultiVid. And to Paul Cope for inventing thermoplastic glue, without it this project would not have been possible. I made the application that I use to sync the iPods available for free at the App store: itunes.apple.com So if you feel inspired just download and start creating... Here are the instructions on how to use it: marcotempest.com


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Marco Tempest - PhoneCam Magic #1 - The Umbrella


Thank you all for stopping by. Please read on... I received a lot of emails about my new videos in the last couple of days. So here are some general comments: Important: PhoneCam Magic tricks are not real magic - they are just fun short puzzles for you to solve. If they entertain you or even fool you the first time you watch them than let me know. :-) About me: I am a professional magician and travel the world performing mostly on television and for large corporations (You will find examples of my work on my profile page). These new "PhoneCam Magic" videos are my new hobby and I to produce them in my spare time. Thanks again for all your comments and to youtube for making this a featured item ! Marco


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TEDxTokyo - Marco Tempest - 05/15/10 - (English)


Techno-Illusionist For years, Marco Tempests masterful blend of digital media and magic has enabled audiences to glimpse the future before technology gets there. At age 22, Marco captured the prestigious New York World Cup of Magic, launching him into international prominence. Marco Tempest has been featured in his own theatrical shows and as part of numerous television specials which have enjoyed well in excess of 500 million cumulative viewings across the world. Marcos award-winning television series The Virtual Magician is currently airing in 48+ countries. His talent has been recognized with a number of prestigious international awards. Marco Tempest was the winner of the 2009 World Magic Award for Best Contemporary Magic. His newest piece, entitled Augmented Reality Projection Tracking, is based on open-source systems. Marcos near-magical ability to blend new products and concepts into theatrical experiences also keeps him in constant demand on the corporate market. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are <b>...</b>


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Marco Tempest: A magical tale (with augmented reality)


www.ted.com Marco Tempest spins a beautiful story of what magic is, how it entertains us and how it highlights our humanity -- all while working extraordinary illusions with his hands and an augmented reality machine.TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the "Sixth Sense" wearable tech, and "Lost" producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at http If you have questions or comments about this or other TED videos, please go to support.ted.com


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Marco Tempest - Rubik's Cubes (Korean)


Marco performs the Rubik Cubes on SBS prime-time show in Korea


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Real technology magic from Marco Tempest


Marco Tempest performs magic. But not your Houdini style of magic. Nope, he performs magic WITH technology. You might have seen his TED video. But here's the secrets BEHIND his magic that he shares at www.marcotempest.com and a little preview of a Google+ trick and some really killer stuff he'll show off at the LeWeb Conference in December 2011 in Paris.


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Marco Tempest: The augmented reality of techno-magic


www.ted.com Using sleight-of-hand techniques and charming storytelling, illusionist Marco Tempest brings a jaunty stick figure to life onstage at TEDGlobal.TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the "Sixth Sense" wearable tech, and "Lost" producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at http


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Marco Tempest - PhoneCam Magic #2 - Did you see it... ?


Thank you for all the comments. Here is#2 ... Magician Marco Tempest uses his cell phone camera to show you some brand new all original magic. No camera Tricks and no editing. WYSIWYG. Enjoy !!!


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Marco Tempest - PhoneCam Magic #3 - How to shrink a human !


Thank you for all the comments. Here is #3 ... How to shrink a human. Magician Marco Tempest uses his cell phone camera to show you some brand new all original magic. No camera Tricks and no editing. WYSIWYG. Enjoy !!!


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Marco Tempest - Open Source Magic


Techno-Illusionist Marco Tempest blends digital media and magic to bring audiences a glimpse of the future before technology gets there. Here he talks about his passion for magic, illusion and technology. marcotempest.com


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LeWeb 2011 Marco Tempest, The Virtual Magician


Marco Tempest, Cyber Illusionist, Adventurer, Scientist, Dreamer,The Virtual Magician, wows the audience with his show of magic and inspiration. He says, "Believe in your magic. If you do not believe in your own magic, how do you expect other people to believe in you?"


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iPhone Magic


High-Tech Magician Marco Tempest got himself an iPhone and it can do magic things. More about Marco Tempest's magic: www.marcotempest.com Thanks for watching!


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Marco Tempest - PhoneCam Magic #4 - Freefall Stunt !


Thank you all for stopping by. Please read on... Here is the 4th edition of my Phonecam magic series. Again I am not using any post-production or camera tricks. You are seeing one continous take with no stopping or pausing of the camera (Really !!!). These new "PhoneCam Magic" videos are my new hobby and I produce them in my spare time. Have fun and please subscribe if you want to see more.


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Technology Magician - Marco Tempest


Here is a video with some excerpts of my day job as a corporate multi-media technology magician. I hope you like it.


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Ipod Magic Deception (Viral Video) - Iq187 Tech Talk #16


Ipod Magic Deception (Viral Video) - Iq187 Tech Talk #16 YouTube www.youtube.com Blog iq187channel.blogspot.com Hey Guys whats up, Marco Tempest has just given me permission to use his iPod Magic Deceptions video that is going viral it has had over 150k views in the last 48 hrs here take a look. That's cool! Marco combines digital technology and the art of Magic to create his illusions using a product he designed called MultiVid a multi-screen sync app for theatrical and visual performances that has a sync accuracy around 500 milliseconds. Oh and by the way Marco gives it away free the link is in my description bow below let me know what you about Marco taking Magic into the digital age and his performance and please subscribe to my channel. Until next time, Peace kb http Multivid marcotempest.com ipod,magic,"marco tempest","virtual magician",iOS5,apple deception,multivid,


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Augmented reality magic in Davos by Marco Tempest


Marco Tempest is an incredible magician and his World Economic session in Davos was incredible. More at www.marcotempest.com


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TEDxZurich-Marco Tempest-Shows you how a high-tech sorcerer works


In his presentation at TEDxZurich, Marco will give you a glimpse behind the curtains into the world of a high tech sorcerer. Marco's creations utilize computer vision, augmented reality and projection mapping. His software is created entirely with open source tools. Marco will talk about his process, collaborations and the opportunities that come with the sharing of research in the world of magic, a field that is historically extremely competitive and introverted. Expect to be surprised. AboutTEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)


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Marco Tempest - PhoneCam Magic #5 - The Kiss


Please read on... Thank you all for stopping by. Here is the 5th edition of my Phonecam magic series. Again I am not using any post-production or camera tricks. You are seeing one continous take with no stopping or pausing of the camera (Really !!!). THERE IS NO EDITING DONE TO THIS VIDEO. However, PhoneCam magic tricks are not real magic - they are just fun short puzzles for you to solve. If they entertain you or even fool you the first time you watch them then let me know. :-)


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Marco Tempest and TRF Collaborate (Japanese)


Marco Tempest and Japanese Pop Stars TRF collaborate in amassive rave party new years eve presentation at Zepp Tokyo.


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Marco Tempest - PhoneCam Magic #7 - Stand Up


My latest magic video puzzle "Stand Up" is to communicate awareness for the United Nation's Millennium Campaign for the Environment. Launched in 2000, The Millennium Campaign for the Environment is a worldwide effort towards creating a sustainable global environment and eradicating global poverty by 2015. To learn more about the Millennium Campaign and how you can participate please go to: www.millenniumcampaign.org I hope you like the video. Thanks for watching. And for those of you that where looking for less of a message and more of a magic puzzle, please go watch my latest phonecam magic puzzle www.youtube.com


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Marco Tempest (No Camera Phone)


A younger Marco Tempest (he's the one in the back at first) amazes with a partner in magic.


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TEDxZurich - Marco Tempest - The magic of truth and lies


We've had him at TEDxZurich 2010 already and those who have seen him know why we invited him back for TEDxZurich 2011. He says: "I blend the line between what is incredibly real and what is incredibly not." We say: "It's magic." Marco Tempest, magician and illusionist 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"). Web: marcotempest.com -- Twitter: @virtualmagician In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)


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Marco Tempest - PhoneCam Magic #8 - Proximity


Here is the 8th edition of my Phonecam magic puzzle series. Made again in phonecam magic style, with nothing more than my phone and absolutely no editing or no post-production. To watch them all go here: tinyurl.com NEW: To watch some behind-the-scenes pictures of how they are made you can go here: tinyurl.com


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Marco Tempest - Davos Debates 2011


www.youtube.com 29.01.2011 Marco Tempest Cyber Illusion joins the Davos Debates in Davos at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting held in Davos, Switzerland from 26 -- 30 January 2011 www.youtube.com/virtualmagician


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Marco Tempest performs for Olga Kurylenko


Here is a little something while I prepare my next camera phone magic puzzle. This trick is called "Smoke in Glass". It was shot for my television series "The Virtual Magician" here in New York. BTW: Olga is not in on it, she was as surprised as the rest of the crowd. I like this trick because of its lyrical quality. So have fun and leave some comments if you like it. :-)


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Marco Tempest - Break Dance Magic (Virtual Magician Series)


Marco Tempest having fun and performing some magic for the breakdancers at New York's Central Park.


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Marco Tempest - PhoneCam Magic #9 - Headphone Stunt !


Here is the 9th edition of my Phonecam magic puzzle series. Made again in phonecam magic style, with nothing more than my phone and absolutely no editing or no post-production. To watch them all go here: tinyurl.com NEW: To watch some behind-the-scenes pictures of how they are made you can go here: tinyurl.com DO NOT TRY THIS STUNT... PLEASE !!!


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Part 1: Interview with Marco Tempest - Virtual Magician


This is Part 1 of an interview with the Virtual Magician Marco Tempest in New York City 2010. In this video, Marco shares with us his background with magic, his views on technology, and more. Visit Marco's site (www.marcotempest.com) to learn more about his work. Another video in the series that covers my travels around the world to talk with companies, research institutes, governments, and others developing and using various forms of mixed (augmented & virtual) reality technologies. Visit my blog to learn more about mixed reality (ww.damonhernandez.blogspot.com).


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Marco Tempest - PhoneCam Magic #10 - Postcards


This should be an easy one! I posted it anyway, because it still is kinda cute. Sorry for the wait. I was busy with this little arts and crafts project ;-) So here it is, the 10th edition of my Phonecam magic series. Again I am not using any post-production or camera tricks. You are seeing one continous take with no stopping or pausing of the camera. Have fun watching and let me know if you like it. To watch all of the PhoneCam videos go here: tinyurl.com NEW: To watch some behind-the-scenes pictures of how they are made you can go here: tinyurl.com


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Marco Tempest - PhoneCam Magic #11 - Back on the Bridge


I received a lot of comments that my last trick was too easy to figure out. Well... I am back on the Brooklyn Bridge with a bunch of postcards and my camera phone to give it another try and make myself disappear from the center of bridge. Everything you are seeing and hearing is exactly what my camera phone was recording in one continous take. There was be no pausing of the camera and absolutely no editing or post-production. REALLY ! Thanks for watching I see you again next time.


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Marco Tempest - Time Travel (Brazil)


Virtual Magician Marco Tempest Time-Travel in Brazil... Crazy !


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Marco Tempest - PhoneCam Magic #12 - Rush Hour


Thank you for stopping by... Here is the 12th edition of my Phonecam magic series. Again I am not using any post-production or camera tricks. You are seeing one continous take with no stopping or pausing of the camera. Have fun watching and let me know if you like it. To watch all of the PhoneCam videos go here: tinyurl.com NEW: To watch some behind-the-scenes pictures of how they are made you can go here: tinyurl.com


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Marco Tempest - Slam Dunk Card Miracle


Me performing card magic at the west 4th street basketball courts. Check it out and let me know if you like it! A classic "impossible location" plot with my own twist at the end. BTW: The girls are not actors (they are surprised) and there are no duplicate cards or fake signatures involved. Another excerpt from my "The Virtual Magician Television Series". DVD's are available here: www.yourmagic.com Thanks for watching.


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Marco Tempest Card-To-Phone (The Original)


We at Marco Tempest Magic congratulate David Blaine on his wonderful new television special. It took only two years after Marco Tempest first made a selected card magically appear on a spectators phone as caller id for Mr. Blaine (and ONLY Mr. Blaine) to duplicate the exact same feat! We congratulate Mr. Blaine and his team for being the first to have figured out just how this magical feat was done, and to present it to an even larger audience than the one we played to in 48 countries in Marco's original series "The Virtual Magician". Have fun watching...


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Marco Tempest - PhoneCam Magic #13 - Umbrella Exposed


Here is the Las Vegas Comedy Festival version of the Umbrella trick. It is an excerpt of my performance at "Viral Videos Live" at Ceasars Palace at the HBO Comedy Festival. "THE UMBRELLA - RELOADED AND EXPOSED" featuring comedian Dave Attell. Have fun watching... and let me know if you like it. More new videos at: www.livevideo.com/virtualmagician


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Marco Tempest - Walk on Water (Virtual Magician Series)


This is the original walking on water routine (2 years prior to Chris Angel) as performed by Marco Tempest on the Virtual Magician series. Short intro by master magician Jeff McBride.


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Marco Tempest - PhoneCam Magic #15 -- Near or Far? ワンカメラマジック


Ok... Here is something new. I got myself new phone here in Japan. Have fun and let me know if you like it. 新作です。日本でとてもかっこいいニューモデルの携帯電話を買ってきました。ぜひご覧下さい。感想もどんどん聞かせて下さいね。


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Marco Tempest - PhoneCam Magic #16 -- Camera Touch ワンカメラマジック


Nothing big, just having some fun with my new camera phone here in Shibuya.


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Part 2: Interview with Marco Tempest - Virtual Magician


This is Part 2 of an interview with the Virtual Magician Marco Tempest in New York City 2010. In this video, Marco finishes sharing with us his thoughts and demos a couple of really cool techno-magic tricks. Visit Marco's site (www.marcotempest.com) to learn more about his work. Another video in the series that covers my travels around the world to talk with companies, research institutes, governments, and others developing and using various forms of mixed (augmented & virtual) reality technologies. Visit my blog to learn more about mixed reality (ww.damonhernandez.blogspot.com). Visit my blog to learn more about mixed reality (ww.damonhernandez.blogspot.com).


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Marco Tempest - Solid Through Solid (Physics ?)


Theoretical Physics meets magic in this fun routine. Introduction by Professor Michio Kaku. Let me know if you like it... Another excerpt from "The Virtual Magician" television series. limited edition DVD's are available here: www.yourmagic.com Thanks for watching.


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Marco Tempest - Street Magic with a Television Set


Here is a light hearted piece with a television and a bunch of cardboard boxes. Somewhere between a magic routine and a fun choreography. Performed at New Yorks Union Square. Have fun and let me know what you think! Another excerpt from "The Virtual Magician" television series. limited edition DVD's are available here: www.yourmagic.com Thanks for watching.


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Marco Tempest- World Famous Magician


This is a secret tour of the laboratory for Marco Tempest. He's working on a special "trick" for this years TED Global.


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Marco Tempest Wearing EroGear at the 2008 Golden Horse Awards


Marco Tempest (marcotempest.com) choose to wear our display technology for his performance at the 2008 Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan.


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