Magic Dream Editions and Eberhard Riese are proud to present the French translation of the book "Foundations" by Eberhard Riese!

Eberhard Riese, the "Wizard of Stuttgart" as his students like to call him, has finally opened up. For a long time he refused to reveal the secrets that turn everything he touches into gold.

"How could we do without such an essential work? A delight, ideas galore, but above all the fruit of a collaboration between magicians. An example to follow… Long live Foundations!" Eric ANTOINE

"This is my favorite book. In this book, you don't just learn magic tricks — you learn LIFE. You learn how to find a character, how to build a show, how to present tricks. In fact, every magician should read it. Really, it's very important. I read it at least twice a year. It can help you a lot!" — Kader Bueno

Countless are the magic acts he has revisited and reshaped in his own way, lifting them to a world-class level thanks to their originality. His record — or rather the record of his protégés — is eloquent: dozens upon dozens of awards (hundreds, even!) have crowned his contributions.

All the acts that have passed through Eberhard Riese's hands have earned worldwide recognition. We'll mention only a few known to French magicians: Roxane, Topas, Franklin, Helge Thun, Floriant Zimmer, Nils Bennett, Peter York, Chapeau, Bellacchini VIII, Jorgos and Jorgos, Julius Frack, Clemens Valentino, Tom Voss, Junge, Junge!, Simon Piero, etc.

All these famous artists were part of E. Riese's stable. He knew how to inject into their acts a freshness, a new grace and a touch of madness that let them conquer stages around the world for years to come.

Why this book?

"This book is intended for all magicians who already have experience and a practice of magic and who want to build a new act. The book is meant to show them a possible path to an original, unusual magic act. A path — not the only one. The path we took with real success a few years ago in Stuttgart. I'd like to share the experience I gained with many others through creating magic acts, pass it on to others so they can take the same path, or another! That's the purpose of this book: to help you do just that." — Eberhard Riese

Contents:

Character creation — Type and fit with the kind of tricks. Choosing a stage name and costume, the keys.
Choice of effects — Which effects really land? Answers.
The plot — What devices and situations create mystery and build suspense? Tips.
Musical accompaniment — Creating the atmosphere, conveying emotion.
Patter — Stick to the essentials. Tell a story.
Women — Own identity or simple partner? Advice.
Duo acts — Work solo or as a pair? Answers.
Lighting, patter — Important components of a successful attraction. Lighting examples to showcase the performers better.
Optimizing shows — From a single attraction to a full show? Ingredients to make it across the footlights.
Magic and television — Reflections on magic shows that have been highly successful abroad. The questions and answers.

Features:

- Format 21 x 27 cm.
- Approx. 180 pages.
- Many color illustrations.
- Translation: French.