TOPAS Twice-world-champion invention delivered with German comic precision
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Ostfildern-Kemnat

TOPAS

Twice-world-champion invention delivered with German comic precision

TOPAS is a comedy magic and stage magic artist based in Ostfildern-Kemnat. A FISM World Championship medalist, TOPAS earned Creativity & Artistic Vision Place, Special Awards in 2022 (Quebec)—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 Les Mandrakes d’Or in Paris and Academy of Magical Arts honors at The Magic Castle.

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Career overview

TOPAS at a glance

TOPAS is a comedy and stage magician based in Ostfildern-Kemnat. TOPAS's career includes a FISM World Championship First Prize, the Mandrake d'Or in Paris, Academy of Magical Arts Magician of the Year honors, and fooling Penn & Teller on Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

Magic
Comedy Magic, Stage Magic
Based in
Ostfildern-Kemnat
Booking
Accepts private bookings
Page updated
Oct 14, 2026
The performer

About TOPAS

TOPAS is the stage name of German illusionist Thomas Fröschle, a two-time FISM world champion in manipulation whose work spans virtuoso hand magic, technological effects and large illusion. His current official site promotes multiple theatre productions and an active dates page, while direct management and international agency contacts support bookings. A business address places the operation in Ostfildern-Kemnat. TOPAS has appeared three times on Fool Us, earning a trophy on his most recent visit. His shows balance high technical density with visual comedy, audience participation and a steady stream of original ideas.

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Signature disciplines
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.

  • 2022 · Quebec, Canada · Representing Germany

    Creativity & Artistic Vision Place, Special Awards

    Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.

  • 1991 · Lausanne, Switzerland · Representing Germany

    1st Place, Manipulation

    Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.

  • 1988 · Den Haag, Netherlands · Representing Germany

    2nd Place, Manipulation

    Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.

FISM World Championship Official Roll

Named Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts, the highest annual performance accolade awarded at The Magic Castle. Official honors roll published by the Academy of Magical Arts.

  • 2010

    Magician of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

Academy of Magical Arts Official Hall of Fame

Honoured at Les Mandrakes d’Or, the prestigious international television magic awards presented annually in Paris by the Académie Française des Illusionnistes. Official honors roll published by Les Mandrakes d’Or.

  • 1999 · Paris

    Mandrake d'Or (Paris)

    International magic trophy awarded by the Académie Française des Illusionnistes.

Les Mandrakes d’Or Official Palmarès

Penn & Teller: Fool Us

Television Appearances

1 of 3 appearances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us fooled Penn and Teller. Billed on the show as Thomas Fröschle.

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Performance history · Past shows

Performance History

FindMagic has documented 4 individually dated public performances at Krist & Münch Zaubertheater in München from 2022 to 2023.

4 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.
The repertoire

Magic Style & Disciplines

Comedy Magic

Stand-up comedy integrated with high-level deception.

Stage Magic

Full-scale stage presentation crafted for seated audiences.

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Featured Performances

Play Topas on Penn & Teller: Fool Us — Season 8, Episode 9
Topas on Penn & Teller: Fool Us — Season 8, Episode 9
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