Etienne Pradier French charm, award-winning close-up and stage magic
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The Magic Circle Close-Up Magician of the Year · FISM Award — Card Magic Fooled Penn & Teller Magic Castle
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Etienne Pradier

French charm, award-winning close-up and stage magic

Etienne Pradier is a close-up magic and comedy magic and corporate events artist based in Ashford. A FISM World Championship medalist, Etienne Pradier earned 3rd Place, Card Magic in 2003 (Den Haag)—widely celebrated as the Olympic gold of the competitive magic world. Television achievements include winning Penn & Teller: Fool Us, successfully stumping the legendary duo with original deceptive artistry. Deeply revered across the craft, further industry distinctions include honors from The Magic Circle in London.

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Career overview

Etienne Pradier at a glance

Etienne Pradier is a comedy and stage magician based in Ashford. Etienne Pradier's career includes FISM World Championship honors, The Magic Circle awards recognition, fooling Penn & Teller on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and being billed 5 weeks at The Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Magic
Close-Up Magic, Comedy Magic, Corporate Events
Based in
Ashford
Booking
Accepts private bookings
Page updated
Sep 13, 2026
The performer

About Etienne Pradier

Etienne Pradier, The French Magician, is an award-winning close-up and stage performer with more than twenty-five years of international experience. His official site offers magic for weddings, private parties, corporate events, exhibitions and trade shows, alongside lectures and an active shop for his original material. Pradier has performed for royalty, celebrities and major companies and fooled Penn & Teller on the original British series. A direct email and phone support bookings across the United Kingdom, Europe and abroad.

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Honors & Recognition

Awards and Competition Results

Recognized with honours at the triennial FISM World Championships of Magic. Official contest roll published by the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques.

  • 2003 · Den Haag, Netherlands · Representing UK

    3rd Place, Card Magic

    Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.

FISM World Championship Official Roll

Honoured by The Magic Circle at their annual awards in London. Official honours roll published by The Magic Circle.

  • 2000 · London

    Close-Up Magician of the Year

    Official honour recorded in The Magic Circle roll.

The Magic Circle Official Awards Roll

Penn & Teller: Fool Us

Television Appearances

One appearance on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and it fooled them. Billed on the show as Étienne Pradier, The French Magician.

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The Magic Castle

Billed 5 weeks at the Castle

Castle debut 2003, last billed 2014, on the Castle’s published schedules as the archive records them. Rooms: Close-Up (4), Lunch & Brunch (1), Lectures (1). (6 room engagements across 5 weeks).

Every week on the record · What is on at the Castle now

The repertoire

Magic Style & Disciplines

Close-Up Magic

Sleight of hand at intimate distance — cards, coins, and sleight of hand.

Comedy Magic

Stand-up comedy integrated with high-level deception.

Corporate Events

Tailored entertainment for corporate events, conferences, and celebrations.

Mentalism

Mind reading, psychological predictions, and telepathy.

Stage Magic

Full-scale stage presentation crafted for seated audiences.

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