The 11th Magic Gathering of Semarang Magic Community: Magic and Comedy

Author: Silvan Prayogo, BSc., MSc. Biotech (Semarang Magic Community Captain 2011 - 2012)

Last update: 1 July 2012, Sunday

After previous months excitements, Semarang Magic Community held the 11th Magic Gathering on Monday, the 18th of June 2012 in Manggala Food Court, Semarangcity, Indonesia. The gathering was rather unique because it highlighted comedy-themed magic shows. Thus, the 11th Semarang Magic Community Magic Gathering had outrageously hilarious  stand up comedian guest stars, Mr. Agung Siomay and Wowot. They successfully brought out the funny side of magic although they are not magicians.

This brilliant gathering was opened for public viewing and organized by Bebbo Denoberto who specialized in comedy magic. He was also the MC during our 11th magic gathering. Bebbo Denoberto creatively threw quizzes. Those who were the first to correctly answer the quizzes won magic tricks.

The entry ticket for the 11th magic gathering was Rp. 5000 (±$USD 0.50) per person (member price) and Rp. 10 000 (± $USD 1) per person (non-member). Ticket price did not include dinner and drinks.

The  gathering announced Semarang Magic Community's next public events (stay tune!). Furthermore, membership cards will no longer be issued (for new members) and reproduced (for current members) as of June 18 2012 because funds will be allocated mostly for activities and promotions.

Abdullah Alaydrus from Salatiga city (± 1 hour drive from Semarang) opened tonight's entertainment with his linking ring routine. Audiences gasped when Abdullah Alaydrus threw one of the rings high in the air and immediately linked when it landed onto another ring.

Wowot escorted audiences into stand up magic comedy routine. He threw a few funny comments about magic and magicians. Wowot also shared his magic skills such as how to teach hypnotism. That's right, he taught us how to teach hypnotism. Then, he taught us how to kill a clan of mosquitoes with our wallets.

Semarang Magic Community was also honored by one of the young members, Yustika Fatima, who presented her school handy craft work. Yustika Fatima is a junior high school student. Yustika Fatima claimed she spent hours to make the handy craft. It is the Semarang Magic Community logo made of wool strings. Her school teacher awarded an A grade for her handy craft.

After dinner, El Cazo DeJavu demonstrated his bizarre magic routine such as inserting objects (nails, spoon, and knife) into his nostrils. He claimed that his power came from a magic lucky charm hidden inside a white envelope. El Cazo then invited one of the audiences to try the lucky charm. El Cazo DeJavu sliced the audience's arm with a large chopping knife. Amazingly, nothing happened to the arm. Uncle Valentino challenged El Cazo's magic power. Uncle Valentino refused to El Cazo's lucky charm. Uncle Valentino sliced his own arm with the large knife. Inevitably, he bleed. Audiences were shocked for awhile until Uncle Valentino announced that it was all a prank to fool everyone. He was ok. Audiences laughed with a relief.

Agung Siomay, a senior stand up comedian, took the stage for his hilarious stand up comedy routine. He shared his occupation-changing experience and relates it to the life of magicians. Agung Siomay taught us (magicians) how to deliver funny stories in our magic routines.

The magic gathering was nicely ended with Uncle Valentino magic show. He performed the levitation magic, umbrella productions, and many more. Funny mishaps happened during his shows. Audiences laughed while wondering how did the magic happen.

Note: more photos are available in Semarang Magic Community Facebook.

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