Silvan

The Academy of Magic & Science presents the the Legends scheme, a short interview series of history changers that we aspire will serve as role models for young students, hopeful future generations of scientists!

Silvan, the famous italian magician with six decades of experience performing as an illusionist and hosting TV shows themed around magic. He won two Merlin Awards, in 1998 and in 2011, being the first Italian magician to win the award. The Academy of Magical Arts awarded him “Magician of the Year” twice, in 1990 and in 1999. He is also in the “Hall of Fame” of the Society of American Magicians. In 2018 The Magic Circle awarded him The Devant for “Services to International Magic”. Silvan has written several books, appeared in some films and has collaborated with a number of publications. He is an honorary member of CICAP, a skeptic scientific organization.

In this video of the Legends’ Scheme of the Academy of Magic & Science, Silvan discusses the enchantment of the art of magic!