The title of his talk is "Magic: The enjoyment of negative emotions". It presents and explains the mechanism that occurs when an audience is fooled by a magician and why the emotions they experience are negative, yet enjoyable.

Lionel Dellberg has been working for nine years as a professional magician. He launched is magical career with trainings in Zurich and Paris, before professionalizing his skills auto-didactically. He also happens to be the first Swiss magician with a university diploma in magic. Until recently, Lionel toured the Swiss cantons with his “52/26” project, performing in the most spectacular locations in the country. He also wrote a book, made TV appearances and performed shows at corporate and private event. His latest online project consists in sharing magic tips and tricks applicable in the everyday life. Lionel Dellberg has been working for nine years as a professional magician. He launched is magical career with trainings in Zurich and Paris, before professionalizing his skills auto-didactically. He also happens to be the first Swiss magician with a university diploma in magic. Until recently, Lionel toured the Swiss cantons with his “52/26” project, performing in the most spectacular locations in the country. He also wrote a book, made TV appearances and performed shows at corporate and private event. His latest online project consists in sharing magic tips and tricks applicable in the everyday life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx