The magician's secret: Why everyone should embrace child-like wonder | Francis Menotti | TEDxPenn

Fifty-two cards: this disordered mess can be ordered with a little sleight of hand and a lot of audience imagination. Magic is all about perspective and misdirection where viewers are as much a part of the experience as the magician himself. Francis Menotti ignites our hidden childlike wonder and stresses its importance in the most unexpected place — full-grown adults. A full time professional magician since 2000, Francis Menotti has over 30 years experience practicing sleight of hand. Whether entertaining on six-star cruise lines, U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls or intimate private events, Francis consistently impresses. He has also earned respect as an international industry leader, inventing, writing and lecturing on new magic for fellow magicians. He artfully draws upon his education in psychology, advertising, and theatre to captivate and charm audiences across five continents. He is constantly adapting to different languages and bridging cultural barriers with a universal language of wonder. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx