Catching the Next Wave

S5.E9. Ferdinando Buscema: Magic and Wonder in the Age of Technology.

Episode Summary

Is there a place for “magic” today, besides the theatrical dimension and the entertainment industry? Yes, there is! In our conversation, Ferdinando Buscema—a professional "Magic Experience Designer”—takes us on the journey of wonder, kindness and luck. We explore about how magic relates to the world of business, and what modern leaders can learn from the Archetype of the Magician.

Episode Notes

Is there a place for “magic” today, besides the theatrical dimension and the entertainment industry? Yes, there is! In our conversation, Ferdinando Buscema—a professional "Magic Experience Designer”—takes us on the journey of wonder, kindness and luck. We explore about how magic relates to the world of business, and what modern leaders can learn from the Archetype of the Magician.

IMPORTANT LINKS

Ferdinando's professional website

Doug Henning

David Copperfield

Archetypes by Carl Jung

Ferdinando’s book (written together with "Wonder Injector" Mariano Tomatis) in Italian

The Glass Bead Game” by Hermann Hesse

Techgnosis” by Erik Davis

The Hero Within” by Carol Pearson

The Archetype of the Magician, Diploma Thesis (C.G. Jung Institute, Zurich) by John Granrose