Topas: Exploring His CREATIVE Genius | The Magic Insight #15

In this episode, João and Artur are joined by the one and only Topas. Topas needs no introduction; renowned for being one of the most creative magicians in the field, he crafts original stage magic and stunning illusions. He also became a FISM champion at just 16 years old. In this episode, they delve into discussions about creativity, social media magic, magic theory, philosophy, art and much, much more. Social Media: João Miranda | Youtube: ► @joaomirandamagic7284 Instagram: ► @joaomiranda_magic Artur Santos | Instagram: ► @thisisartur Topas| Instagram: ► @topas_magic 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:00 - Finding recipes for creating original magic is tough 00:04:00 - Jim Steinmeyer is one of the greatest magic creators ever 00:08:05 - Artur used to test João's products on a live audience 00:09:20 - There's a lot of magic created for magician's only 00:10:10 - Magic on social media and its place in the industry 00:12:30 - Internet extends the reach of magic to everyone 00:15:20 - The importance of creating a connection with the spectators 00:17:30 - Topas doesn't do social media magic 00:22:00 - There aren't many people like Topas who create original stage magic 00:23:40 - Topas became a FISM champion at 16 years old 00:26:45 - Ideas just come randomly to Topas 00:28:00 - The themes Topas usually explores 00:30:00 - Aesthethic and meaning in magic and art 00:32:30 - "Message is not a means of quality" 00:34:10 - "A painter imitates nature and a magician imitates god" - Juan Tamariz 00:37:15 - The motivation of magic props and objects 00:41:15 - Stage magic props should look more like regular furniture 00:45:10 - The greatest magicians are always paired with good taste 00:46:50 - How did Topas transition from manipulation to stage magic 00:50:25 - Does Topas perform mentalism? 00:54:45 - Topas doesn't like to claim he has magic "powers" 00:56:40 - The Treadmill Levitation 01:00:40 - Doing prototypes and its costs 01:04:30 - João showed Topas a project of his so complex it made him cringe 01:06:45 - Topas was incentivized early on to create original magic 01:07:50 - How does João deal with failure 01:14:20 - Topas doesn't have side projects besides magic and comedy 01:17:45 - Comedy helps Topas deal with harder times 01:21:45 - Magic in talent shows