Aldo Colombini
Aldo Colombini was an Italian-born magician, creator, author and lecturer known for his humorous performing style, practical methods and enormous creative output. A FISM prizewinner, he performed internationally, created hundreds of magic effects and became particularly respected for his work with cards, ropes and close-up magic.
Aldo Colombini was an Italian-born professional magician, creator, author and lecturer who became one of the most prolific and popular figures in modern magic.
Born in Modena, Italy, in 1951, Colombini developed an interest in magic while still young and eventually left his factory work to pursue entertainment professionally. In 1976 he won second prize in the Micro Magic category at FISM, helping establish his reputation within the international magic community.
During his career, Colombini performed extensively throughout Europe, the United States and many other parts of the world. He moved to the United States in 1993 and became a regular performer and lecturer at magic conventions and clubs.
Colombini was especially known for combining strong magical effects with simple, practical methods and an engaging sense of humor. His work covered many areas of magic, including card magic, rope magic, close-up, stand-up and comedy magic.
He created and marketed hundreds of effects and released a large number of books, lecture notes, videos and DVDs. He also wrote the long-running “As Always, Aldo” column for The Linking Ring magazine.
Aldo performed regularly at the Magic Castle in Hollywood and was twice named Parlor Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts. His practical approach, generosity as a teacher and enormous body of published material continue to influence magicians around the world.