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.

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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.