I was attending the Richard Ross' Memoriam Gala yesterday in Holland and saw (for the fourth time in 2 years) the French manipulator Norbert Ferre perform.
In my eyes (and I know nothing of manipulation acts) he is a World Champion.
I have never seen a pure manipulation act that has more character, humor, magic, poetry and virtuosity than Norbert's.
I was wondering how well known he is in the U.S.?

This guy is simply UNBELIEVABLE!

well he is apparently not that well know seeing how I am the first person to write you back. Where is he from? What is in his act?

Cheers mate

Leon

I saw him on TV 5 a few weeks ago. In his act I especially like his deck back in card case. He starts like some stupid guy. But... oh man when he starts those manipulations...

Ivan

sweet, sounds cool.

Leon

Norbert Ferre has just won the stage grand prix at FISM with his manipulation act!!

He came first place in Manipulation, also.

I have seen his act and it really is excellent. A great performer and yes he is known in the US as well.

Norbert Ferre is an act you don't want to miss. I saw him first at the SAM in New Orleans and then again on TV5 and once again at FISM...in fact twice at FISM and I could have seen him again!!

Outstanding, incredible and funny...offstage he is a gentleman of magic...he will be featured in an upcoming MAGIC issue.

Cheers,

Shawn
2003 FISM Award winner

If you want to see Norbert Ferre, and you can get to New York City, he will be performing his FISM Grand Prix stage act at the 97th Annual Salute To Magic on April 8, 2006. Check out the website: http://www.sampa1.com for more information on the magical line-up and ticket ordering information. Believe me, this will be a show you do not want to miss.

Yu can also see Norbert Ferre at FISM in Stockholm: http://www.fism.com

BTW, if you are planning to go - you have until the last of december to get the 10% discount on the registration fee. Register online...

I don't think Norbert is competing this year (lucky for the rest of us) but he did tell me at the 'Magic Circle Centenuary Celebrations' that he has been asked to perform in one of the gala shows.

Norbert lives in France and looking at the stamps in his passport he has travelled and performed all over the world. He is probably the most modest magicians I have ever met. And he's really sexy as well ; )

You can see Norbert Ferre perform in New York City, April 8, 2006 at the Salute to Magic Show. For more information visit http://www.sampa1.com/salute.htm

Norbert peformed at the Magic Castle's Acadamy Awards show and was the GP Stage winner at FISM.

He is a true theatre artiste, not just a magician.

Is anyone going to the Salute to Magic?

I am going to the Salute to Magic in New York and I can't wait to see Norbert perform.

how I wish to the magic gods you are female... hehe

You couldn't get a more girly girl. Pink bike's rock!!!

And he's really sexy as well ; )