Francisco Mousinho is an award-winning illusionist who seamlessly blends magic with storytelling. His meticulous attention to detail and use of symbolism are central to his performances. He is the founder of the Academia de Ilusionismo de Sintra in Portugal, a school dedicated to teaching the art of magic.
Beyond his work as a performer and educator, Francisco is also the host of Lisbon’s most renowned burlesque and cabaret show, Maxime Cabaret. He regularly develops innovative material and lectures across Europe, sharing his unique perspective on magic and performance.
In his latest book, Shrouded Soul, you will discover how honest writing can deepen the emotional impact of your performances, how authenticity can become a powerful tool for magicians, and how our human imperfections can be used to our advantage—whether to conceal methods, inspire new techniques, or reshape the way we present our art to ourselves and our audience.
Francisco explores the role of mistakes and imperfection, showing how they can be transformed into something both meaningful and creative. The book also includes three complete routines from his professional repertoire, each designed to illustrate and reinforce its core principles.
How can we, as magicians, become more than we are?
Welcome to Shrouded Soul.
We had the pleasure of acquiring these directly from Francisco during his recent lecture tour in Denmark. 135 pages, hardcover.
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"Francisco Mousinho, talented and skillful, shares thoughts, effects and techniques, looking out for the imperfect perfection, as a way to flawless story telling and wonder." - Luis de Matos
"Francisco is a performer, a thinker and an artist. His attention to detail and nuance place his magic on an upper level, reflecting his love and dedication to the craft. Above all this, he's a charming, tasteful, knowledgeable and present human being." - Leandro Morgado
