Mages are made from the dust of chimeras and shards of personified mirages. One of these kabbalists was the magician Numis (yes, Numis from numismatics, because his first tricks were with coins), and from a very young age he declared his undying love for magic and those little pieces of metal. We talked with the magician Numis about his profession, his profession, but most of all… illusion.
How did you discover your interest in magic and when did you realize you wanted to become a professional magician?
I started the world of illusion when I was only 9 years old. At the time, I remember buying my first money magic DVDs from a guy named David Roth (one of the best magicians in the world when it comes to money magic), to whom I partly owe my current stage name, “The Magician.””, I wore it as a nod to numismatics (the art of casting spells with coins). The first games played with coins and the incredible reactions of people gradually awakened a magical profession in me.
Can you share specific anecdotes about how you started your magical journey?
I have a very special memory that I cherish very fondly of the day I won my first magic competition. I was only 14 years old when I decided to participate in “The Magic is in You”, a national magic competition for children organized by Antenna 3 Foundation and Abracadabra Foundation. After the competition was over and I received the “Honored Magician” award, the great Jorge Blass, one of the most prestigious magicians whom I have admired since my childhood, approached me and said: “I want you to know that very few people your age can do what you do with coins today.” 13 years have passed and I still have the same money and the same excitement.
What is the most important thing for you when preparing a magic show?
Create happy thoughts. Thoughts that remind us that the last thing lost in life is hope, and that there is a child hidden within all of us who will never give up wonder and excitement even after years pass. In this way we regain what some have lost, some have forgotten, but deep down we all have: the illusion of the child. This is the most important thing for me and I try to convey this to the public with the show “They called them illusions” every Friday at 21.00 at the Arapiles 16 Theater in Madrid.
Did you have any formal training or did someone teach you the secrets of magic? What kind of learning experience was this?
Although there are many illusionists I have seen and who have inspired me, I have never had a magic teacher or teacher like this. Magicians I saw on TV when I was little or in the early days of YouTube, whose tricks I learned from the DVDs and spell books my parents bought me for my birthday. Books and videos that I enjoy reading with great excitement every day, at home, on the street, at school, at university, in every open space.
What aspect of magic do you find most fascinating or exciting in your career as a magician?
In my opinion, the most fascinating and entertaining part of the job is the moment of creating a new illusion. I’m talking about that creative moment when magicians think about how to make something happen that at first seems impossible. A challenge that we face with enthusiasm, play with our imagination and always think outside the box.
Have you faced any significant challenges in your career as a magician? How did you cope?
I have faced many personal challenges throughout my career, but the most important and special one for me was undoubtedly the day I lifted Real Madrid’s thirteenth Champions League from the trophy room of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. A stroke of magic and illusion that allowed me, after months of preparation, to realize Nacho el Guay’s dream of touching and kissing the European Cup.
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We magically regain what some have lost, some have forgotten, but deep down we all have: the illusion of a child.
What can you say about the magician community in the city and how has it influenced your growth as an artist?
What I love and appreciate most about the community of magicians is the camaraderie and closeness that emerges in each of the meetings we share. I experienced this very closely when I was 18 and had the chance to win the “Best Magician of the Year” award in the Arturo de Ascanio competition. I presented myself with a game that I designed with the help of many magician friends who encouraged and advised me during the preparation phase of the competition. Without their support and advice I would definitely never have won this award.
What advice would you give to those who want to learn magic to get started and improve their skills?
“Go out and look bad” this is my favorite advice. The same one they gave me when I wanted to go on stage in front of a crowd of strangers for the first time. I remember, when I was nervous, I approached a friend and asked her this exact question: What advice can you give me? And he gave me the answer to these four words. To this day I still completely agree with him. If you want to go far in this world of magic, the first thing you need to do is overcome the fear of a trick going wrong. The important thing is to always go on stage thinking that you will have fun and have fun. .
To follow magician Numis on social media, don’t miss his IG: @magonumis