Juan Tamariz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Juan Tamariz
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Juan Tamariz in a show in Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura (12 December 2001)
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Juan Tamariz-Martel Negrón
18 October 1942 Madrid, Spain
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Juan Tamariz-Martel Negrón, born on October 18, 1942, is a very famous Spanish magician. He is known for his amazing close-up card magic, which means he performs tricks right in front of people, often with cards.
Many people in the magic world think he is one of the best. Another famous magician, Ricky Jay, said Juan Tamariz is a magician people will always remember. David Blaine, a well-known American magician, even called him "the greatest and most influential card magician alive." Juan Tamariz has performed at big magic events around the world, like FISM, which is a major international magic competition.
He is also a TV star in Spain and South America. Juan Tamariz has written several books about magic that have been translated into English, including The Five Points in Magic and Mnemonica.
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A Magician's Journey
On Television
Juan Tamariz was a regular on Spanish television for almost 20 years, showing off his incredible magic tricks to many viewers.
In 1994, he appeared on a special TV show in the United States called The World’s Greatest Magic, which helped more people around the world see his talent.
A documentary film called Lost In The Shuffle was released in 2024. In this movie, another magician, Shawn Farquhar, explores the secrets of card tricks and visits other magicians, including Juan Tamariz, to learn about their favorite tricks.
Books About Magic
Juan Tamariz has written many books that teach others about magic. These books share his ideas and techniques for performing amazing illusions. Some of his most famous books that have been translated into English include:
- The Five Points in Magic
- The Magic Way
- Sonata
- Mnemonica
- Verbal Magic
- The Magic Rainbow
These books are very important for magicians who want to learn from his unique style and deep understanding of magic.
Awards and Recognition
Juan Tamariz has received many awards for his magical skills, both in Spain and around the world.
Awards in Spain
- He won Second Prize for Comical Magic in Zaragoza in 1962.
- He was named the "Ace of Card Magic" in Madrid in 1968.
- He received the Great Prize at the National Magic Congress in San Sebastián in 1972.
- In 2011, the Spanish government gave him the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts, which is a very high honor.
- The city of Madrid also awarded him its Gold Medal in 2019.
International Awards
- In 1970, he won Second Prize in Micromagic at FISM in Amsterdam.
- He won First Prize in Close-up Card Magic at FISM in Paris in 1973, which is a huge achievement in the magic world.
- The Academy of Magical Arts recognized him as "Magician of the Year" in 1992.
- He received a "Special Award on Theory & Philosophy" at FISM in Beijing in 2009 for his important ideas about magic.
- In 2013, he was given The John Nevil Maskelyne Prize, another prestigious award in magic.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Tamariz para niños
