We Only Need Power if We Want to Do Harm... Otherwise Love is Enough to Get Anything Done

15/10/2023 58 min Episodio 209
We Only Need Power if We Want to Do Harm... Otherwise Love is Enough to Get Anything Done

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Episode Synopsis

Award Winning Mentalist Frederic Da Silva shares his journey from receiving a magic box as a child in France to becoming a world-renowned performer with a long-running show in Las Vegas. Frederic explains that after getting the magic box at age 5, he instantly knew magic would be his life's purpose. Frederic emphasizes that it's all about deeply connecting with the audience and touching their hearts, not just impressing them with magic tricks. Frederic exemplifies extreme discipline and persistence, taking immediate action despite obstacles.. He believes love and connection are more powerful than any magic tricks or ideas, as expressed in the quote “We only need power if we want to do something harmful, otherwise love is enough to get anything done.

[00:00 - 09:10] - A Magical Beginning

Frederic received a magic box as a 5 year old in France and instantly knew magic would be his life's purpose

He started performing for family and in restaurants as a teenager

At age 18, Frederic visited Las Vegas and vowed to one day have his own show on the strip


[09:11 - 23:12] - The Long Road to Las Vegas

For 12 years, Frederic worked multiple jobs in France, saving up money to bring to Vegas

He constantly returned to Vegas, knocking on doors trying to get a venue

When he finally got a 6 week contract, he initially had zero ticket sales

Frederic flew weekly to Europe to perform and make money to pay rent in Vegas


[23:13 - 39:20] - It's All About the Audience

Frederic aims to deeply connect with the audience and touch their hearts

He never charges for meet and greets because his dream was to have an audience

Even the smartest people can't figure out his mentalism act, showing how little we know

Love and connection to the audience is more important than the magic tricks


[39:21 - 56:30] - The Power of Persistence and Taking Action

To open a locked combination, Frederic tried every possibility for 24 hours straight until he succeeded

He exemplifies extreme discipline, persistence and taking action despite obstacles

Ideas must be executed immediately before they can come to fruition

Frederic emphasizes being true to yourself and embracing your unique qualities


Key Quotes:
"We only need power if we want to do something harmful, otherwise love is enough to get anything done." - Frederic Da Silva
"In a world where you can be anything, be brave enough to be yourself." - Frederic Da Silva

Connect with Frederic!
Website: https://paranormaltheshow.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paranormallasvegas/

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