Semarang
Magic Community: The 10th Gathering
Author: Silvan
Prayogo, BSc., MSc. Biotech (Semarang Magic Community Captain,
2011 - 2012)
Last update: 21st of April 2012, Saturday
Silvan Prayogo lead the meeting / discussion in the 10th Gathering |
On the 9th of March
2012, Friday, Semarang Magic Community had
its 10th Gathering. It was a close gathering only for Semarang Magic Community members. The gathering focused on the final preparation
of Garuda Merlion Magic Convention. Garuda Merlion Magic Convention was a magic convention organized by Semarang MagicCommunity and International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) Ring 115 Singapore. The convention had been a hot discussion topic months earlier.
Garuda Merlion Magic Convention would be a historical event for Indonesian magicians because
it was the first magic convention in Indonesia
organized and attended by magicians of two nations, Indonesia and Singapore.
Yustika Fatima: performed a magic show |
The gathering discussed
matters such as the convention programs, care for the Singaporean guests,
the promotional materials, the entry ticket price, tasks distribution, etc.
The discussion agreed to
make the entry price as economical as possible so that many Indonesians,
especially Semarang Magic Community members, could enjoy this
important event. Thus, we agreed on the Rp. 125 000 ($US 14) per person for a
two-days magic convention entry price tag. It was the most economical magicconvention price in Indonesia since the two-days programs included magic
lectures and magic shows by foreign master magicians. Furthermore, dinners and
snacks were included in the entry price. The magic convention was never meant
for profit gaining as the IBM 115 Singapore stressed months
earlier.
Although the magic convention was estimated to
run on a limited budget, we promised to do our best to care for the Singaporean
guests during their stay in Semarang. We had to make this as a
special occasion with whatever we have to offer.
Rowman Romiruz performed acrobatic cards |
We have surveyed several
meeting / gathering locations (e.g. hotels). Unfortunately, we could not afford
their offered prices. Thus, Istana restaurant on MT Haryono
836 street was selected as the convention location. We did the Ninth
Gathering (Magic
Nite) last January 2012 in Istana restaurant.
It has air-conditioning, adequate meeting facilities (e.g. sound system, LCD
screen, etc), delicious food, and economical price.
The discussion agreed to
have a magic competition in Garuda Merlion Magic Convention. However, the competition was for Indonesian magicians only. The competition award should be from the IBM 115 Singapore to make it more valuable for the winners. However, there
would be no monetary reward for the winners. Other forms of additional awards
would be offered.
We agreed to keep
looking for sponsors for financial and promotional assistance to support Garuda
Merlion Magic Convention. We would also promote the convention through
internet social media such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Semarang Magic Community also searched for Indonesian magicians to
give magic lectures and / or to perform during the Garuda Merlion Magic
Convention. Uncle
Valentino had tried to
contact many Indonesian magicians. However, none gave a confirmed
positive response.
After an intense two -
three hours discussion, Semarang Magic Community members
indulge themselves in delicious Indonesian dinner in dinner boxes.
The gathering was made
more interesting when Yustika Fatimah (our new member) andKael (Imanuel
Yudi) performed magic shows. They peformed close up magic with cards.
Then, Aditya Agunk and Rowman Romiruz performed
skillful card florish.
We emphasized to do the
best for Garuda Merlion Magic Convention. It would be our historical moment to
be the first Indonesian magic organization to organize an international magic
convention in Indonesia.
Note: more photos are available at Facebook
Semarang Magic Community and Blog
of Semarang Magic Community.
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