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Luca Volpe is an Italian mentalist, author, and performer internationally known for his work in psychological entertainment. He has been featured on national Italian television programs such as Detto Fatto (RAI2) and La Vita in Diretta (RAI1), where he demonstrated mentalism and body language analysis. With over twenty-five years of experience, Volpe has performed for more than one million people worldwide, including corporate clients, cruise ships, and theatrical stages. He has received several industry accolades, including the Merlin Award for "Mentalist of the Year Europe," the Robert Houdin d'Or, and membership in the Magic Circle with Silver Star status.[1]
\== Career and Media Appearances == Volpe began his career in Italy as a professional mentalist specializing in psychological entertainment, combining elements of suggestion, intuition, and nonverbal communication. Over time, his work expanded internationally, with performances on cruise ships, corporate events, and magic stages across Europe and North America.
In February 2019, he was a featured guest on the RAI2 program Detto Fatto, hosted by Bianca Guaccero.[2] During the special Sanremo Festival coverage week, he demonstrated techniques of body language reading and psychological suggestion. In one segment, Volpe appeared to unlock the host’s phone using behavioral cues.
He also appeared on RAI1’s La Vita in Diretta, where he performed live dream interpretation and psychological influence routines with host Ingrid Muccitelli.[3]
He was a featured speaker at MINDvention 2019, offering insights into mentalism’s evolution.[4]
Volpe has received praise from prominent figures in the magic and mentalism community.[5]
Internationally, Volpe has performed at venues such as the Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater in Pennsylvania and was featured in international publications such as Vanish Magazine, MagicSeen Magazine, and La Gazzetta dello Spettacolo.[6]
\== Awards and Recognition == Volpe has received several professional honors, including:
- Merlin Award – Mentalist of the Year (Europe), International Magicians Society.[7]
- Robert Houdin d’Or
- Nostradamus Award – Best European Mentalist.[8]
- Annemann Award – For contributions to mentalism
- Associate of the Inner Magic Circle (A.I.M.C.) with Silver Star, Magic Circle London.[9]
\== Publications and Original Work == Volpe is the author and creator of numerous mentalism routines, products, and instructional materials:
- In My Mind (DVD set) – stage mentalism performances and methods
- Senti-Mentalism (DVD)
- Ultimate Book Test – a bestselling professional effect
- Luca Volpe LIVE – full lecture via Penguin Magic
- Original print works, including Names, The Power of Words, and Ode to Canasta
\== Critical Reception and Testimonials == Volpe has received praise from prominent figures in the magic and mentalism community:
- Uri Geller described him as “The Rembrandt of Mentalism.”
- Marc Salem, Richard Webster, and Neal Scryer praised his emotionally resonant teaching style.
He was featured on the cover of Vanish Magazine (Issue 120, July 2024), with a full-length profile and interview.[10]
\== Legacy and Influence == Volpe is known for blending classic stage mentalism with contemporary performance mediums, including cruise ship entertainment, live television, and virtual “e-mentalism” shows. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was one of the first performers to adapt psychological magic to virtual platforms.
His teachings and lectures have influenced mentalists across Europe, North America, and Asia.
\== See Also ==
- \[\[Mentalism]]
- \[\[The Magic Circle]]
- \[\[Uri Geller]]
- \[\[Marc Salem]]
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\== External Links ==
- \[[1](https://www.lucavolpe.com) Official Website]
- \[[2](https://www.penguinmagic.com/s/Luca+Volpe) Penguin Magic Profile]
- ^ [[3](https://www.thetalentmanager.com/talent/145894/luca-volpe) "Luca Volpe"]. The Talent Manager. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
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{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ [[5](https://www.raiplay.it/programmi/lavitain-diretta) "La Vita in Diretta – Luca Volpe Performance"]. RAI1. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ [[6](https://www.vanishmagic.com/back-issues/) "MINDvention 2019 Interview"]. Vanish Magazine. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
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{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ [[8](https://www.lagazzettadellospettacolo.it/teatro/75060-luca-volpe-e-mentalism/) "Luca Volpe e il Mentalism"]. La Gazzetta dello Spettacolo. 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
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{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ [[10](https://www.cronacaflegrea.it/luca-volpe-il-nostradamus-award-come-miglior-mentalista-europeo/) "Luca Volpe: il Nostradamus Award come miglior mentalista europeo"]. Cronaca Flegrea. January 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ [[11](https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12824) "Luca Volpe LIVE"]. Penguin Magic. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ [[12](https://www.vanishmagic.com/back-issues/) "Luca Volpe – Master Mentalist"]. Vanish Magazine. July 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
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