Éric Antoine est né le 23 septembre 1976 à Enghien-les-Bains [3].Il est l'aîné des trois enfants d'un père entrepreneur et d'une mère psychothérapeute d'origine italienne [4], [5].. De confession juive ashkénaze, cet admirateur de Woody Allen s'inspire notamment de l'humour juif [6].. Durant son adolescence, il souffre d'une très importante crise de croissance [7]. I watched the videos afterwards and for the first time, I made myself laugh. The French magician-comedian, Eric Antoine, who performed his ‘magicomedy’ show, “Le Best-Of” on Friday 27 April 2008 at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute, stayed with his family at the Royal Palm during his visit to Mauritius. He crossed to the other side in 2015 and is now part of the show’s jury. I feel that I get along well with the people here.”. I thought that if I could make myself laugh and surprise myself, maybe I could also surprise other people. Guest of South Radio Friday, May 15, 2020, Eric Antoine spoke of his confinement and expressed his concerns about the future of the artistic sector. Calista Sinclair est la maman des deux enfants d'Eric Antoine : Raphaël et Ulysse. But I am also continually seeking diversity in my work because I don’t want to be locked in a box. We have updated our cookie policy to reflect changes in the law on cookies and tracking technologies used on websites. The Beachcomber-Hotels website employs cookies to improve your user experience. It makes one feel lucky to have the chance to stay in such wonderful places,” said the French magician-comedian in an interview after his press conference on 24 April at Canonnier Beachcomber. “There was also a neurosurgeon who spoke of illusion from a cerebral point of view and a philosopher. And I see absolutely no reason why I shouldn’t.”, The magic has been going on for some 15 years now. The people here treat religion as a part of daily life and as something personal. After being confined to his home with his family, the 43-year-old magician saw no time pass. I was frequently told that I was clumsy and awkward. “I have always been drawn to the entertainment scene. 1 magician on Earth in height, not talent.” He now puts his size and clumsiness to good use in his shows. If you continue on this website, you will be providing your consent to our use of cookies. Il bifurque cependant très vite vers des Études Théâtrales Spécialisées (Dets) -à la faculté parisienne de Jussieu -mieux adaptées à ses envies. I made a career out of my clumsiness.”, He tried studying medicine, then psychology before quickly returning to his first passion. Biographie. “When I was a candidate, I wanted to give a good time to the viewers and jury. “My mind keeps wandering in all directions and I need to apply self-restraint in order to maintain narrative consistency. I was the last speaker and was like a hellion, talking about illusion from a magician’s point of view. Eric Antoine hopes that it will last much longer, and that “The magic will continue long after I am gone.”, Keep me informed about the latest Beachcomber offers. If you continue on this website, you will be providing your consent to our use of cookies. There is a form of lightness here, for example with regard to religion, which can be a very complex issue. “People will always tell you about your flaws. “Removing significance and taking the seriousness out of things is a way to free our thinking and I like that idea. I want to stage productions, write scripts, I’m interested in books and movies, I want to do lots of different things. Eric Antoine (LFAIT) : Sa relation étrange avec une femme séropositive Publié le 20 novembre 2018 Avant qu’il rencontre sa femme Calista, Eric Antoine, le juré de « La France a un incroyable talent », a vécu une histoire d’amour avec une amie de sa mère, malade du sida. Eric Antoine est attiré par le spectacle, surtout par le théâtre, mais, pour rassurer sa famille, il va commencer, sans grande conviction, des études de médecine, puis de psychologie. “This is probably my sixth or seventh time here and I really do like the place a lot. He also wonders whether this isn’t the true meaning of life. We have updated our cookie policy to reflect changes in the law on cookies and tracking technologies used on websites. He admits to appreciating the “utterly light humour” of the American film director, Woody Allen as well as the British comedy troupe, Monty Python and their absurd sense of humour. Mauritius is not totally unknown territory for Eric Antoine, who travelled with his wife and assistant, Calista Sinclair, and their two sons, Raphael and Ulysse. I don’t want to be just a magician or just a comedian; I don’t want to be just a magician-comedian either. That’s how my character was born.”, The magician-comedian got a career boost in 2006 through his participation in the first season of the TV show, ‘Incroyable Talent’ (France Has Got Talent), broadcast on the French channel, M6. Now, I also try to make sure that the candidates have a good time too.”, He displays tremendous energy on stage, combining magic with humour and exuberance. But what if it wasn’t really a flaw? It’s one of those things that I find in Mauritius. “I am familiar with the Beachcomber hotels, namely Dinarobin Beachcomber, Paradis Beachcomber and Royal Palm, and I have just discovered Canonnier Beachcomber. “I think I’ve gained enough distance to realise that my clumsiness was actually not a flaw in other people’s eyes, but a quality and that it gave me an altogether more human side compared to most other magicians, who may appear too cold and aseptic,” said Eric Antoine. Eric Antoine: “I made a career out of my clumsiness” The French magician-comedian, Eric Antoine, who performed his ‘magicomedy’ show, “Le Best-Of” on Friday 27 April 2008 at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute, stayed with his family at the Royal Palm during his visit to Mauritius. “I was performing some magic tricks in bars, restaurants and kids’ parties.”, The turning point came when he was asked to speak at a conference on illusion. It’s something closer to celebration while in France and in many other countries, it is viewed as something more serious and solemn.”, Measuring 2m07 tall, he describes himself as “The No. I had a keen interest in stage work in all its forms – technique, lighting, directing, scriptwriting…” He was also doing some student jobs on the side. Eric Antoine: “I made a career out of my clumsiness”.