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Why I Don’t Like Mindreading (and How I Do It My Way)
I’ve never really enjoyed performing mindreading . It doesn’t fit my character or my style as a magician. But I’ve long been fascinated by it. I’ve explored and practiced it for years because I’ve always wanted to make sense of “mentalism” — not as a trick, but as a human experience. For me, it’s more than predicting thoughts. It’s about connection, feelings, memories, dreams, frustrations, and wants — the things that make people real. Feeling Over Guessing Many mindreading

Mac Florendo
Nov 22 min read


Metro Magic: The Show Before the Show
At Kaning Itim by Studio A Productions, the theatre hadn’t even begun — but the magic already had. Before the spotlights were turned on,...

Mac Florendo
Sep 271 min read


The Magician Who Turns Surplus into Sustenance
Mac Florendo, known as Mr. Magic of the Philippines , is a magician, multimedia artist, and sustainability advocate. In 2015, while part...

Mac Florendo
Aug 82 min read


Design Your Life Like a Magician
In this lifetime, information is everywhere. It’s available, accessible, and sometimes expensive—but when you’re truly ready, the...

Mac Florendo
Jul 212 min read


Finding your Character as a Magician | FILIPINO
“Just be yourself.” Laging sinasabi sa’tin ‘yan. Pero totoo lang? Medyo kulang ‘yan. Kasi sa magic, hindi sapat na ikaw lang ‘yan . The...

Mac Florendo
Jul 163 min read
The Metro Magic Manifesto
Magic is not just an illusion. It is meaning, transformation, and timeless wonder. We do not perform to impress. We perform to connect ....

Mac Florendo
Jul 141 min read
Max Maven and the Magic of Becoming
By Mac Florendo In the world of magic, there are those who perform... and there are those who transform. At FISM Québec 2022 , I...

Mac Florendo
Jul 124 min read


Gachiakuta Global Premiere: Tagalog Voices of Rudo and Enjin Ignite the Big Screen
On July 4, 2025, anime fans gathered at Robinsons Movieworld Galleria for the much-anticipated global premiere of Gachiakuta , now made...

Mac Florendo
Jul 73 min read


Gachiakuta Global Premiere: Tagalog Voices of Rudo and Enjin Ignite the Big Screen
On July 4, 2025, anime fans gathered at Robinsons Movieworld Galleria for the much-anticipated global premiere of Gachiakuta , now made...

Mac Florendo
Jul 73 min read
MAC FLORENDO: PUBLIC SERVANT. SUSTAINABILITY ADVOCATE. MAGICIAN. VISIONARY.
In 2015, Mac Florendo founded Food Rescue Philippines —the first food rescue initiative in the country . Armed with only a bicycle and...

Mac Florendo
Jul 31 min read
How We Protect Magic Online and On TV: The Art of Fooling Even in Slow Motion
by Mac Florendo – Mr. Magic of the Philippines In today’s digital world, people can pause, zoom, and slow down videos frame by frame. So...

Mac Florendo
Jul 33 min read


July 2 is Mind Reading Day — A Celebration of Emmanuel Espiritu | Manila, Philippines — July 2, 2025
Today marks the inaugural celebration of Mind Reading Day , declared every July 2 in honor of Emmanuel “Emman” Espiritu , a Filipino...

Mac Florendo
Jul 12 min read
Why Magic Still Matters in the Age of AI
We live in a world powered by logic. AI can write essays, predict trends, even mimic voices. Everything has an answer, a shortcut, a...

Mac Florendo
Jun 292 min read


Metro Magic Academy: Branding for Magicians—A Magical First Step Toward Impact and Identity
The Filipino magic community reached a new milestone on June 21, 2025 when Metro Magic Academy presented its inaugural webinar Branding...

Mac Florendo
Jun 223 min read


The Magic of AI and Its Impact on Our Future
When people hear the word magic , they often imagine vanishing cards, impossible predictions, or producing doves out of nowhere. That...

Mac Florendo
Jun 154 min read


Mac Florendo: The Father of Food Rescue in the Philippines
In a nation where millions go hungry while tons of edible food are discarded daily, one man has transformed compassion into action. Mac...

Mac Florendo
May 13 min read
Mac Florendo: The AI Magician Turning Wonder into Impact
In an era dominated by automation, fast content, and digital overload, wonder has become rare. But Mac Florendo , known as The AI...

Mac Florendo
Apr 123 min read


LOVE, GUESS: A Night of Self-Love, Seduction, and Magic
By Mac Florendo On March 4, GUESS Philippines turned the typical Valentine’s celebration on its head with a night that wasn’t about...

Mac Florendo
Apr 22 min read
Reflections on a Casino Magic Gig: Adapting and Learning
Today, I had the unique opportunity to perform magic at a Baccarat tournament in a casino. The event was supposed to be a grand affair,...

Mac Florendo
Mar 11 min read
Mac Florendo Speaker's Bio
Mac Florendo is a magician, sustainability advocate, and multimedia storyteller who seamlessly blends entertainment with purpose. As Mr....

Mac Florendo
Feb 122 min read
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