The 9th AMA Magic Convention in Davao, Philippines

The 9th AMA Magic Convention. 14 - 17 September 2012. This is going to be an awesome magic event. Great magicians will be there. Contact James Infiesto for more information. Email: waigeeboy@yahoo.com. Mobile phone number: +63 910 204 11 99.

Asian Stars of Magic, The 14th and 15th of September 2012, 20:00, UM Matina Gym, Davao City, Philippines. Silvan Prayogo (Indonesian Magician from Semarang city) will perform.

This announcement was posted by Silvan Prayogo, Indonesian magician from Semarang city, Central Java Province, Indonesia.

[Pengumuman ini dipublikasikan oleh Silvan Prayogo, pesulap Semarang dari Jawa Tengah].

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.

Articles related to  Semarang Magic Community (e.g. translation, profile generation, publishing, etc) are created by Silvan Prayogo in Yogostar. 

Semarang Magic Community Magic Show at Trangkil Sugar Factory

Semarang Magic Community Magic Show at Trangkil Sugar Factory

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

Last update: 30 April 2012, Monday

Semarang Magic Community was great honored to perform magic shows at Trangkil Sugar Factory in Pati city, Central Java Province, Indonesia on the 28th of April 2012, Saturday, from 20:15 up to 21:15.

Trangkil Sugar Factory held Selamatan Giling (thanksgiving celebration for sugar milling). The event presented various entertainment for the factory's employee and their families. Public audiences were also welcome (mainly residence of Trangkil village).

Dr. Harry Prayogo, D'Rowman Romiruz, Ferdian Rahardjo, and Silvan Prayogo performed magic shows on behalf of Semarang Magic Community. We departed from Mitra Laboratory Clinic at 11:30 am on the 28th of April 2012. Then, we had a great lunch at Rahayu Restaurant in Demak at 13:00. Despite the heavy traffic, we arrived in Pati city at 14:45. We toured around the tranquil Pati city.

We took an hour rest in Kencana Hotel (Pati city) before we headed to Trangkil Sugar Factory. We arrived at the factory by 17:20. The helpful staffs of Trangkil Sugar Factory immediately welcome us and assisted us in preparation for the magic show. The staffs let us prepare in their huge laboratory, next to the stage.

After a series of dances and songs, our turn to entertain came at 20:15. Silvan Prayogo was the first Semarang magician to perform. He produced a sword from a silk and several more fantastic magic shows with dice, coins, and the feather rings. Silvan Prayogo also invited a boy among the audiences to help him capture a dragon.

Then, D'Rowman Romiruz replaced Silvan Prayogo's spot and continued with a heart pounding magic show. D'Rowman Romiruz made audiences gasped when he, blind-folded, stabbed on balloons. The balloons were hold by a gentleman audience on several critical locations of his body. D'Rowman Romiruz also astonished audiences with umbrella production and mask magic effects.

The third Semarang Magic Community magician to perform was Ferdian Rahardjo. Ferdian Rahardjo is one of the youngest Semarang Magic Community members. He's a year 9 student (third year Junior High School) of Domenico Savio. He performed on behalf of Semarang Magic Community last February 2012 in Children with Disabilities Foundation in Semarang city. Ferdian Rahardjo performed a complete 10 minutes-magic show routine that consists of silk magic, cane productions, and umbrella productions. He inspired children at Trangkil sugar factory as a young magician.

The magic show parade was ended with the performance of dr. Harry Prayogo, a senior magician from Semarang. Dr. Harry Prayogo performed playful comedy magic acts with children. Dr. Harry Prayogo fooled a boy with burning handkerchief. He also transformed a burning tissue into a bowlful of candies.

It was a great journey to Pati city to entertain at Trangkil Sugar Factory. Semarang Magic Community looks forward for more great magic activities to share the joy of magic.

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

Articles related to  Garuda Merlion Magic Convention and Semarang Magic Community (e.g. translation, profile generation, publishing, etc) are created by Silvan Prayogo in Yogostar. 

Behind The Scene: The Making Of Garuda Merlion Magic Convention

Behind The Scene: The Making Of Garuda Merlion Magic Convention

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

Last update: 22nd of April 2012, Sunday

Garuda Merlion Magic Convention officially ended on the 13th of April 2012, Friday, at 21:40. However, the magic convention shall always be valued and remembered as:

1. The first magic convention in Indonesia organized by two magic organizations from two countries: Semarang Magic Community (Indonesia) and International Brotherhood of Magicians  115 [The Great Wong Ring] (Singapore).
2. The most economical magic convention in Indonesia. Price range was Rp. 100 000 - Rp. 125 000 (approximately $USD 11 - 13) per person for a two-days magic convention (12th and 13th of April 2012), which featured awesome magicians nationally and internationally. By the way, dinner was included in the price. :)
3. Semarang Magic Community (SMC) is the first and the youngest Indonesian magic community to organize a magic convention with foreign nation's magic organization. SMC by April 2012 was only 1 year and 9 months old.

Garuda Merlion Magic Convention was not an overnight dream come true. It required months of preparations, patience, and determination of men and women in Semarang Magic Community and The International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM)115 Singapore.

This brilliant magic convention idea was proposed by Mr. John Teo (the president of International Brotherhood of Magicians 115 Singapore) on early September 2011 via email. Mr. John Teonoticed Semarang Magic Community website and has followed our progress since. He supported our visions and missions. Hence, he advised a friendship magic convention between Semarang Magic Community (SMC) and IBM 115 Singapore.

Garuda Merlion Magic Convention originally planned as a small magic convention in Semarang(Indonesia) between Semarang Magic Community (SMC) and International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) 115 Singapore. Hence, it was originally named "Mini Magic Convention". We did not expect the convention would be attended by people from out of Semarang. However, we gladly welcome guests from all over the world.

Mr. John Teo eased our mind. He said that profit gaining is not the aim of the magic convention. The magic convention is only for friendship and magic appreciation. IBM 115 Singapore came to Semarang, Indonesia, at their own cost. They even shared the convention cost with Semarang Magic Community. We gratefully appreciate their generosity and dedication for magic in Indonesia.

SMC was so excited about Mini Magic Convention. We hurried IBM 115 Singapore to start the convention in November 2011 or December 2011. However, the proposed months were impossible due to the busy schedule in November 2011 (IBM 115 Singapore anniversary) and December 2011 (e.g. Christmas, The 8th AMA Convention in Hong Kong, and New Year celebration).

January and February 2012 were not good either to have a magic convention because many magicians would be fully booked (i.e. Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day). Thus, the convention was decided to be held on March 2012.

Unfortunately, on mid February 2012, IBM 115 Singapore requested that the convention should be held later after March 2012. Thus, we agreed to have the convention on the 11th up to the 13th of April 2012.Mr. Kenneth Chia, Mr. Pambudi Sunarsihanto and Mr. Bernard Sim from IBM 115 Singaporeassisted preparations of Garuda Merlion Magic Convention. They provided valuable ideas and suggestions for the magic convention arrangement.

As a simulation on how the convention would feel like, SMC organized the 9th Gathering, which was an open (public) event called "The Magic Nite" in Istana Restaurant on MT Haryono Street 836, Semarang. [Click here to read more about The Magic Nite]. The Magic Nite allowed us to evaluate our management for a big scale event. We noticed our weaknesses and improved within two months.

Magic Nite made us aware that the following guidelines must be applied for the magic convention:

1. Minimize unknown variables.
2. Singaporean guests receive priority time allocation.
3. SMC and IBM 115 control the magic convention.
4. SMC must be able to quickly respond to any emergency.

Unknown variables include weather, traffic condition, potential tardiness, indecisive participants, etc. Initially we would like to take the Singaporeans for a road trip out of Semarang. However, the travel time would be too long (approximately 3 - 4 hours for one way trip). Furthermore, the traffic condition would be unpredictable. For example, if there was an accident somewhere along the road or if the Merapi Volcano erupted, then the traffic jam could take hours.  We noticed this problems weeks before the magic convention when we surveyed the cities of interest. It would be long hours and tiring for those who participated in this journey. Thus, we decided a short distance road trip to Bandungan(approximately 1.5 - 2 hours drive from Semarang). This would also ease a spare car to quickly go back and forth to Semarang if any urgent matters happened.

The hotel for the Singaporeans was selected on Pemuda Street in the center of Semarang for convenience. The hotel was brand new and close to major shopping malls and near tourist attractions. It was within 15 - 20 minutes drive to the magic convention location (Istana Restaurant).

Istana restaurant on MT Haryono 836 Street was selected due to its high quality of service and food at an economical price. Furthermore, we had a great gathering experience in Istana Restaurantlast January 2012 (see The Ninth Gathering: Magic Nite).

Mr. Valentino tried to get Indonesian magicians to give magic lectures and / or magic shows for The Garuda Merlion Magic Convention. However, he received negative or unclear responses. Some were not so encouraging remarks. We understand our situation. We sincerely admit that the magic convention would be our first magic convention, especially one that involved foreign magicians. Furthermore, there was nothing of monetary values we could offer for those who would give magic lectures and / or magic shows. As a reward, we could only offered a great experience and mentioning in Semarang Magic Community's online medias. Thus, we had prepared magicians from Semarang Magic Communityto give magic lectures and / or performances.

Fortunately, Mr. Paulus Sentana (former president of IBM Surabaya) and Robert Ortega (a magician from Tegal) volunteered to give a magic lecture and a magic show respectively. They gave excellent magic  lecture and magic show during the Garuda Merlion Magic Convention.

Since we rarely get overseas magicians to give magic lectures and shows, therefore, magic lecture and magic show time allocation would be prioritized for the Singaporean magicians who wanted to give magic lectures or magic shows. Thus, time schedule was carefully monitored and adjusted. Only SMC and IBM 115 had the authority to adjust the schedule.

By March 2012, IBM 115 confirmed their best magicians to give magic shows and lectures duringGaruda Merlion Magic Convention. They were Mr. John Teo, Mr. Gician Tan, and Jeremy Tan. Indonesian magicians, in disbelief, became so excited when SMC announced these amazing guest star magicians. Then, by April 2012, we received another great addition, Mr. Bernard Sim volunteered to give a unique lecture, a combination of skill and magic, it was about dice stacking. The MC from IBM 115 was Mr. Satish Kumar. The guest star magicians were truly beyond our expectations.

SMC realized that "Mini" Magic Convention was rather inappropriate for such an important event. Thus, we provided a selection of names to replace "Mini". Some of the names were as follow:

• Lunpia Magic Convention: Lunpia is the traditional Semarang delicacy.
• Extravaganza Magic Convention. Too TV show-like?
• Semarang Magic Convention (SMC).
• Garuda Merlion Magic Convention. A bit long. But nicely fit to the theme.

SMC and IBM 115 Singapore finally agreed to name the magic convention as "Garuda Merlion Magic Convention".  The name bears the symbols of the two nations involved.Garuda is the symbol of Indonesia. Merlionis the symbol of Singapore.

Promotion materials such as brochures, street banners, posters, and many more were immediately prepared and distributed weeks before the magic convention. Internet promotion was also intensified especially via Facebook and Twitter. We arranged the announcement so that it was not made too early to be forgotten or too late for anyone to notice / prepare.

SMC selected experienced and trusted crews among its members. The selected crews had served well in SMC's previous events. Their dedications were once again tested in Garuda Merlion Magic Convention. The SMC crews were Aditya Agunk, Deka Ridwantono,Dodox Decaprio, Ken Daizzels, D'Rowman Romiruz, Pratama Herry Herlambang(Tama), and Zue Nara Firdaus.

SMC was also assisted by other Indonesians such as Mrs. Benita Arijani,  Mr. Giarsito Sapto Putratmo, and Mrs. Eriyati R. Saptoputratmo who promoted the magic convention during the2012 Semarang City Tourism Forum Meeting on the third of April 2012 in Grand Candi Hotel, Semarang. Also, 90.2 Trax FM radio that broadcasted the Garuda Merlion Magic Conventionannouncement.

Many thanks to Mr. Surya, the additional driver / staff on the 11th and 12th of April 2012, who was 24 hours ready to help should any emergency occurred. Additional thanks to the staffs of Istana restaurant, especially Mr. Mada and Mr. Parman, for their best service during the magic convention. Much appreciation to Mrs. Evie Lolana S for various assistance related to the magic convention. Last but not least, great thanks to dr. Harry Prayogo who helped organize and sponsored some of the magic convention's program.

Many people contributed to the success of Garuda Merlion Magic Convention. Both the Singaporeans and Indonesians did their best throughout the preparation and the running of Garuda Merlion Magic Convention. The magic convention is hoped to strengthen friendship among Singaporean and Indonesian magicians and appreciation to the art of magic.

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

Articles related to  Garuda Merlion Magic Convention and Semarang Magic Community (e.g. translation, profile generation, publishing, etc) are created by Silvan Prayogo in Yogostar.

Semarang Magic Community: Three Vs 2000

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

Last update: 12th of March 2012, Monday

Semarang Magic Community (Komunitas Sulap Semarang) was honored on the 4th of March 2012, Sunday, to perform a magic show in a drawing and coloring contest, "My Green Semarang". This event was held on the fifth floor of Sri Ratu department store (Pemuda Street, Semarang City, Central Java Province, Indonesia). This event was organized by Semarang Kunthi Rotary Club dan Thalassaemia Indonesia Foundationto raise funds for Thalassaemia children. Approximately 2000 people with kindergarten and elementary school students majority attended "My Green Semarang".

Thalassaemia is an inherited genetic disease that affects the haemoglobin of red blood cells. Haemoglobin carries oxygen to be distributed in our body through blood circulation. Haemoglobin defect in thalassaemia children is fatal. Thalassaemia children without proper care usually die before adulthood. Treatment such as blood transfusion and medicines are very expensive. Stem Cells transplantation offers the best cure to this day. Stem Cells transplantation unfortunately very expensive (approximately hundred thousands $USD). Thalassaemia is commonly found among Asians.

My Green Semarang registration opened at 9:00 a.m on the fifth floor of Sri Ratu Department Store. Visitors gathered at the hall entrance where the drawing and coloring contest was. Magic show preparation took place near the stage before more visitors arrived. The contest officially started at 10:00 a.m.

Some children participants and the thalassaemia children singing group sang a few songs at the beginning of My Green Semarang. The committee then asked parents to stay away from their children during the contest. The committee distributed the drawing papers. Semarang Magic Community magicians on location at this time were Rowman Romiruz, Silvan Prayogo, and Yustika Fatimah.

The first magic show began at 11:00 by dr. Harry Susanto Prayogo. His magic showwere the undamaged silk after multiple knife penetrations, international flags production from an empty box, and a shrinking deck of poker cards that eventually vanished. A girl tried to imitate dr. Harry Prayogo's every move when he burnt a handkerchief. dr. Harry Prayogo's handkerchief was unharmed. On the other hand, flame made a hole on the girl's handkerchief.  

dr. Harry Prayogo magic show became more exciting when he introduced a duck that correctly guessed three cards randomly selected by three different kids. dr. Harry Prayogo fabulously ended his magic show by magically transferring a colorful fabric from an umbrella into a bag hold by a boy. 

The second drawing and coloring session started soon after dr. Harry Prayogo magic show ended. Aditya Agunk and Dodox Decaprio arrived on location to prepare their magic show. Rowman Romiruz showed off his Card Fluorish skill while waiting his fellow magicians' turn to perform.

The second magic show session started at 13:40. The stage had been surrounded by children for 20 minutes when winners from the first session drawing and coloring contest were announced by the committee.

Dodox Decaprio began the second magic show by transforming a flaming torch into a cane. Then, he transformed another cane into two red silks in a blink of an eye. Dodox Decaprio astonished audiences with giant rings magic show that magically linked together.

Audiences became more excited when Aditya Agunk asked them to imitate his arms and hands position. Children were more bewildered when Aditya Agunk pour water into a newspaper without spilling any. The water turned into orange juice instead.

Kids rushed toward Aditya Agunk and Dodox Decaprio to take candies from a pan. The pas previously contained a piece of tissue. Then Aditya Agunk and Dodox Decaprioturned it into candies. All candies disappeared within seconds.

Despite the delicious candies, kids immediately focused their attention back onto Aditya Agunk and Dodox Decaprio. Both Semarang Magic Community (SMC) young magicians then played a guessing-game with the kids using three silks (two green and one yellow silks). Kids were asked to watch the yellow silk movement. The kids were excited to point out Dodox Decaprio's mistakes every time he moved the yellow silk from left to right. Suddenly, the yellow silk jumped between the green silks in front of thousands eyes. The kids went quiet in awe to this magic effect.

The kids curiosity was too high to handle by these two Semarang Magic Communitymagicians. The kids once again tried to expose the magic secret of the vanishing glass from a tray that was held in Aditya Agunk's hand. Kids forced Aditya Agunk to repeat his magic act. Aditya Agunk hesitantly repeated his show with the glass and tray. However, this time, the glass completely vanished. The kids could not find any secrets after careful examination on Aditya Agunk's glass and tray.

The amused Audiences dismissed themselves after the magic shows. The Semarang Magic Community magicians then pack up their properties before posing with the brand new  Semarang Magic Community's X-Banner.

Semarang Magic Community is grateful to Semarang Kunthi Rotary Club, The Indonesian Thalassaemia Foundation, Sri Ratu Department Store, and other supportive entities for their trust on us to perform magic shows in front of thousands of people. We are also proud to make a good contribution for Indonesian children with Thalassaemia. We hope to participate in other social events.

Semarang Magic Community: Magic for Children with Disabilities

Semarang Magic Community: Magic for Children with Disabilities

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

Last update: 11th of February 2012, Saturday

Semarang Magic Community magicians received an honor to present magic shows for children with disabilities during the third anniversary of Semarang Kids Community(Komunitas Cah Semarang: KCS). The event took place on the 11th of February 2012, Saturday in Wisma Bhakti building at The Counseling Foundation for Children with Disabilities (YPAC) in Semarang City, Central Java Province, Indonesia.

The first magician to cast a spell was Aditya Agunk. His magic mishaps drew laughters and wonders on the children. Aditya Agunk placed a tissue paper into an empty metallic pot. He burnt the tissue paper while holding the pot. The pot got too hot for him to hold. Children laughed as he panicked. He quickly closed the flaming pot. Then, he said a few magic words. Finally, he opened the pot lid to reveal a potfull of candies to be distributed for the children. Children enjoyed the candies while wondering what just happened. 

Daniel was the next amazing magician to perform. He too performed a comedy magicfor the children. Daniel teased them with an egg that magically appear and disappear. He taught a rope magic to the MC. Magic did not happen despite the MC's effort to imitate Daniel's movements. More surprises from Daniel's hands came up instead. Children laughed at this magical moment.

Ferdian Rahardjo elegantly closed the magic show with a classic magic routine. He performed magic cane productions and colorful silk magic. Ferdian Rahardjo also magically transformed green beans into water. Ferdian Rahardjo is a junior high school student, which makes him the youngest member of Semarang Magic Community.Semarang Magic Community encourages and provides opportunities for youngmagicians to perform magic shows. Thus, preparing for future great Indonesian magicians.

Semarang Magic Community is thankful for Semarang Kids Community and YPAC for the opportunity and assistance. Last but not least, many thanks to dr. Harry Prayogowho has prepared the magicians and their logistic supports.

Semarang Magic Community is happy and proud to entertain general public withmagic shows. Semarang Magic Community presents the Garuda Merlion Magic Convention in Semarang on the 11th of April 2012 up to the 13th of April 2012. This event is arranged by Semarang Magic Community and Singapore International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) Ring 115 (The Great Wong Ring). This will be a great opportunity for magicians and general public to learn magic, see great magic shows, purchase excellent quality magic show properties, and more importantly, make close friendship with Singaporean magicians.

Note: more photos are available at Facebook Semarang Magic Community and Blog of Semarang Magic Community.

Magic Nite: The 9th Semarang Magic Community Magic Gathering

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

Last update: 24th of January 2012, Tuesday

Semarang Magic Community opened 2012 with a bang, Magic Nite. Magic Nite was the The Ninth Semarang Magic Community Gathering. Magic Nite opened for public. It was held on the 21st of January 2012, Saturday, from 16:00 up to 21:45 in Istana restaurant on Jl. MT Haryono 836, Semarang, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Magic Nite shared information and programs of Semarang Magic Community in 2012 such as the coming Mini Magic Convention with Singapore IBM 115 on April 2012.

Approximately 60 people attended Magic Nite. The guests were magicians and magic properties collectors. Magic Nite was an excellent time to enjoy and learn magic. Tickets were sold at Rp. 25 thousands (± $USD 2.5) per person for Semarang Magic Community members and Rp. 35 thousands (± $USD 3.5) per person for non-members. Ticket price included dinner.

Magic Nite presented magic lectures by Mr. Paulus Sentana, the former president of IBM Surabaya Ring, and dr. Harry Susanto Prayogo, a senior magician with international magic shows experience. Mr. Paulus Sentana taught techniques to set up brilliant magic effects such as a mind-reading prediction, torn and restored newspaper magic, and many more clever ideas.

Dr. Harry Susanto Prayogo taught fantastic magic effects with simple and easy preparations. For example, transforming a silk into a real egg. An audience laughed in disbelieve when he peeled the egg shell off.

Magic Nite also had a Magic Dealer session.  This Magic Dealer session, Mr. Paulus Sentana sold a lot his magic merchandize he brought from Surabaya. Guests loved his merchandize. He sold the appearing flower bouquets, magic fans, and many more interesting items. The prices ranged from Rp. 50 thousands (± $USD 5) up to Rp. 500 thousands (± $USD 50).

Magic Nite was surprised by the appearance of The Masked Magician, Mr. Valentino. Really? This Mr. Valentino is from Semarang, Indonesia, owner of Valentino Magic Shop. Mr. Valentino (Uncle Valent) was the MC for Magic Nite. He dressed up as the legendary Masked Magician.

At 18:40 the Indonesian version Masked Magician announced dinner time. Istana Restaurant served the delicious dinner. The dinner set consisted of Indonesian style fried chicken, fried noodle, vegetables, and rice.

Soon after dinner, a magic shows parade began. Magic shows parade featuredSemarang Magic Community magicians such as Silvan Prayogo, Dodox Decaprio,Cecil Danielo, and Aditya Agunk. Guest star magicians made the magic shows parade more special. The guest star magicians were Mr. Paulus Sentana from IBM Surabaya, El Cazo Dejavu from Solo, Dimitri Aditya from Surabaya, and two magicians from The Master RCTI TV shows, Edo Shadow and Krishnaji. Bebbo Denoberto presented a different show, a stand up comedy act, at the end of Magic Nite.

Semarang Magic Community expresses gratitude to our new member, Gusti Mulya Devitto, for his graphic designs on poster, brochures, tickets, and banner. Also great appreciation to the Semarang Magic Community official crews on duty during Magic Nite, Ferdian Rahardjo and Rowman Romiruz who ensured ticketing and registration well documented. Deka Ridwantoro photographed Magic Nite. Also, many thanks to Istana Restaurant for their great service and dinner.

Note: more photos are available at Facebook Semarang Magic Community and Blog of Semarang Magic Community.