Florian Sainvet World-champion futuristic manipulation from Bordeaux
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FISM 1st Prize — Manipulation · Allan Slaight International Rising Star Appeared on Fool Us
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Florian Sainvet

World-champion futuristic manipulation from Bordeaux

Florian Sainvet is a close-up magic and stage illusion and stage magic artist based in Bordeaux. A FISM World Championship medalist, Florian Sainvet earned 1st Place, Manipulation in 2018 (Busan)—widely celebrated as the Olympic gold of the competitive magic world. Television appearances include featured guest performances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Deeply revered across the craft, further industry distinctions include the Allan Slaight Award (International Rising Star).

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Career overview

Florian Sainvet at a glance

Florian Sainvet is an illusionist based in Bordeaux. Florian Sainvet's career includes a FISM World Championship First Prize, the Allan Slaight Sharing Wonder Award, and appearing on Penn & Teller: Fool Us 1 times.

Magic
Close-Up Magic, Stage Illusion, Stage Magic
Based in
Bordeaux
Booking
Accepts private bookings
Page updated
Oct 19, 2026
The performer

About Florian Sainvet

Florian Sainvet is a Bordeaux-based world champion magician known for fast, futuristic visual manipulation. His signature Human Robot act uses precise choreography, science-fiction imagery and object appearances designed for large stages, while his current official site also offers close-up and stage entertainment for weddings, corporate programs, galas, birthdays and private events. Sainvet has worked with Cirque du Soleil and appeared on international television including Fool Us. A direct email, quote form and explicit Bordeaux base support active bookings throughout Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine and France.

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Honors & Recognition

Awards and Competition Results

Awarded First Prize at the FISM World Championships of Magic. Official contest roll published by the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques.

  • 2018 · Busan, South Korea · Representing France

    1st Place, Manipulation

    Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.

FISM World Championship Official Roll

Honoured by the Allan Slaight Awards, celebrating outstanding achievement in the art of magic with international recognition. Official honours roll published by Magicana.

  • 2019 · Magicana

    Allan Slaight Award — International Rising Star

    Conferred by Magicana.

The Allan Slaight Awards Official Roll

Penn & Teller: Fool Us

Television Appearances

One appearance on Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

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Performance history · Past shows

Performance History

FindMagic has documented 2 individually dated public performances at Shaftesbury Theatre in London in 2019.

2 Performances
1 Venue
1 City

Shows recorded across FindMagic listings. Tour dates and earlier appearances are actively being backfilled.

Archive Methodology & Provenance: FindMagic’s performance archive is compiled from confirmed box office inventories, venue calendars, and historic festival programs. It documents verified public appearances and is not intended to represent an exhaustive lifetime career log.
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The venue

Shaftesbury Theatre

London, Greater London · previously

The repertoire

Magic Style & Disciplines

Close-Up Magic

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

Stage Illusion

Grand theatrical illusion crafted for proscenium stages.

Stage Magic

Full-scale stage presentation crafted for seated audiences.

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