Creativity & Emotion by Yannick Chretien

Yannick Chretien is the epitome of elegance. His suave, stylish performances are designed to be enjoyed and savored like a fine glass of whiskey. But, beyond his technical prowess, much of Yannick’s success can also be attributed to his inherent understanding of the core values that differentiate a good trick from an unforgettable one.

Creativity & Emotion is the first release in a series known as 8, which collectively explores the invaluable concepts that enable you to regularly create memorable experiences and amazing routines that allow you to quickly put them into action. Together, these two volumes constitute a complete journey through the art of magic, where reflection precedes technique, and where each effect becomes a gateway to greater freedom of expression.

In Creativity & Emotion, Yannick invites you to join him for deep reflection on two essential pillars of our art: creativity and emotion. He explores how these fundamental elements can be cultivated and expressed, offering fertile ground to enrich your magical practice and performance

You’ll get a first-hand look at Yannick’s creative process, as well as the reasons he believes creativity is the heartbeat of magic. He’ll also share an “emotional formula” developed from years of reflection, experimentation, and intellectualization, that will enable you to touch your spectators’ souls in more authentic ways than you ever thought possible.

These powerful concepts are brought to life with two stunning effects. Each one is not only explained in detail, but is accompanied by an exclusive look at the creative approach and inspiration behind them.

The Unpredictable
A thought-of card appears inside the card case that has been on the table since the beginning. Then, the rest of the deck completely vanishes, leaving only the thought-of card behind. The deck is shown to have reappeared inside the card case. All of this happens in a matter of seconds.

Break the Ice Version 2
A randomly chosen card mysteriously vanishes from the deck. To everyone’s surprise, it reappears as the card that had been used earlier to stabilize a wobbly table.