An Indonesian Magician Performed A Magic Show in The 9th AMA Convention

An Indonesian Magician Performed A Magic Show in The 9th Asian Magic Association Magic Convention

"An Indonesian magician wore Batik shirt and Magical Blangkon (Indonesian head wear) during his magic show in the Asian Stars of Magic, the 9th Asian Magic Association magic convention."

Author: Silvan Prayogo, President of Java Magic (Indonesian Magicianfrom Semarang city)

Published: 1st of October 2012, Monday

The 9^th Asian Magic Association Convention commenced on Friday afternoon, the 14^th of September 2012. Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte’s welcome speech officially opened the magic convention. The mayor made the opening ceremony magical when red flowers instantly bloomed from a green plant as she slowly waved a fan over it.  The opening ceremony introduced the presidents of each magic organization in Asian Magic Association (AMA) and the guest star performers for the Asian Stars of Magic. Conventioneers were entertained with traditional Philippines dances and music while enjoying delicious lunch buffet from the Davao City Mayor.

Silvan Prayogo (Indonesian Magician from Semarang City, Central Java Province) wears Magical Blangkon during his show at Asian Stars of Magic (15th of September 2012)

The Close Up Magic Competition began soon after the opening ceremony.AMA General Secretary Albert Tam and Convention Chairman Cris Castro officially opened the magic competition. Magic Competition in the 9^th AMA Magic Convention consisted of Close Up Magic, Stage Magic, and Junior (Youth) Magic Cup. Six Filipino magicians participated in the Close Up Magic Competition. On September 15, seventeen magicians (two Taiwanese magicians, two South Korean magicians, and the remaining were Filipino magicians) participated in Stage Magic Competition. Three Thai magicians, two Filipino magicians, and a Malaysian magician competed for the Junior (Youth) Magic Cup on September 16.

Silvan Prayogo (magician from Central Java province) shows the order of performance for the Asian Stars of Magic

Magic Dealers Room was the earliest program during the magic convention. It opened for business at 9:00 am every day on the third floor of Pinnacle hotel. Fifteen magic dealers participated in the 9^th AMA Convention.Magic dealers from China were Jie Li World Magic Limited and Panda Magic, from Hong Kong was Sky Magic, from India was Maru Impex, from Indonesia were Java Magic and XRisto Magic, from Iran were Black Magic and Tora Magic, from Japan were Fukai and Seo Magic Inc, from Republic of Korea were JL Magic and Magic Artist, and from Thailand were Bangkok Fantasy, Mamada, and Siam Magic.

Behind the stage change room before the Asian Stars of Magic show starts (15th of September 2012, Mindanao University, Davao city)

Java Magic was the first Indonesian magic dealer to introduce magic properties with Indonesian cultural touch such as the Batik Egg Bag, theBatik Blendo Bag, the Skippy Cube with Batik motifs, and Magical Blangkon (the Indonesian traditional head wear). Java Magic was the first to introduce Magical Blangkon internationally. It immediately received great response. Magical Blangkon and Batik Blendo Bag were first publicly performed by Silvan Prayogo on the second day of the Asian Stars of Magic.

Silvan Prayogo with Craig Infiesto (left) and James Infiesto (director of the 9th AMA Convention)

Silvan Prayogo (magician from Central Java province, Semarang city) wears Magical Blangkon during a magic show in Asia Stars of Magic (15th of September 2012, University of Mindanao, Matina Gym).

The 9^th AMA Convention allocated a time slot on the 17^th of September 2012 afternoon for Magic Dealer magic shows. This was an opportunity for magic dealers to demonstrate their magic products and made final sales to conventioneers. Java Magic took this opportunity to demonstrate the Bunny Bucket, The Magical Blangkon, The Batik Egg Bag, The Batik Blendo Bag, and the Skippy Cube.

Silvan Prayogo (magician from Indonesia, Semarang city) performs a magic show during the 9th AMA Convention in Davao city, Philippines (15th of September 2012)

Curtain Call after the shows of Asian Stars of Magic. Silvan Prayogo (Indonesian magician) is sixth from the right (between the tall magician and the magician in blue shirt)

A certificate for Silvan Prayogo (magician from Semarang city, Central Java province) as a guest star magician who performed during the Asian Stars of Magic

Magic lectures by Mr. Danny Cole, Mr. Fukai, and Mr. Tim Ellis educated conventioneers about magictechniques and showmanship. Mr. Fukai introduced some interesting magic properties such as the silk to flower fast transformation, the remote – control less UFO, and bun to burger transformation gag. Mr.Danny Cole shared a process of inventing an original magic show routine. For example, a magicianmust start by imagining the magic effect he wants to achieve. Then, the routine design continues into research and experimental stage using cheap materials to roughly realize the effect. Mr. Danny Cole also shared some magic techniques such as magically vanish a coin and producing a tie. Mr. Tim Ellisonce again shared his FISM – winning cups and ball act. Tim Ellis also taught us an important strategy to approach a group of strangers to watch our close up magic show.

Silvan Prayogo (Indonesian magician from Semarang City, Central Java) poses next to his picture in the Asian Stars of Magic poster (Mindanao University, Davao city)

Asian Stars of Magic on the 14^th and 15^th of September 2012 in the University of Mindanao Matina Gym showcased the best magic shows of magicians from Asia, Australia, Europe, and the USA. They were:

• The awesome MC duo: Cynthia Jymmes O. Infiesto (Philippines) and Vincent Tan (Malaysia).
• Albert Tam (Hong Kong) performed a fun comedy interaction with audiences using straight jacket.
• Tim Ellis (Australia) performed the never ending card count magic rap and the slow motion linking rings magic.
• Cris Castro (Philippines) performed various comedy magic with children volunteers such as the long paper streamer production from his mouth, the unbalanced chair suspension magic, and colorful canes productions magic.
• D’ Wujiman (Philippines) performed the “cups and ball” magic routine and magical fast food production from a flat menu.
• Renee Quindoza Mucha and Richie R. Javier (Philippines) performed various comedy magic acts that ended with a huge Philippines flag production.
• Mark Yong and Pinky Loo (Malaysia) performed the rapid colorful costumes change magic.
• Jordan Gomez (France) performed the CDs and M & Ms packs manipulation magic.
• Fukai and Kimika (Japan) performed the colorful umbrella (parasol) productions.
• Danny Cole and Stacey (USA) performed “the color–changing tie and jacket” magic, the invisible chair illusion, and the self -repairing electric fan. Danny Cole also performed a CD manipulation routine nicely combined with music / sound effect.
• Mikael Szanyiel (France) performed hilarious comedy magic act as a music conductor. He also amused audiences with Michael Jackson’s Moonwalk dance.
• Yu Ho Jin (Republic of Korea), champion of 2012 FISM in UK, performed his 2012 FISM – winning, elegant, card manipulation routine.
• James Infiesto, Skye Bangoy Dionela, and Christy Infiesto [Jam] (Philippines) performed the illusion box where a woman stepped into the box and then swords were inserted into the box.
• Silvan Prayogo (Indonesia) performed the multiplying bottles magic, ball manipulation, theMagical Blangkon (Indonesian headwear), Batik Blendo Bag, and the colorful feathered rings magic.
• Arnold Allanigui (Philippines) performed ventriloquist magic. Audiences were amazed when he simultaneously combined two voices. Thus, his ventriloquist doll looked alive.

The Asian Stars of Magic also featured an acrobatic show and a magic – themed modern dance by young Filipinos. The end of each Asian Stars of Magic session was a good opportunity for audiences to meet, greet, and pose together with the guest performers.

Silvan Prayogo (Indonesian magician) poses with magician friends in front of Asian Stars of Magic poster

Leisure times were great opportunity for conventioneers to meet old friends, make new friends, talk about magic, and perform spontaneous magic shows for general public (magic jam). Three magic jams held in the evening were in Pagcor casino (14^th of September 2012), Abreeza shopping mall (15^th of September 2012), and the Blue Jaz resort island (16^th of September 2012). Each conventioneer received a PHP (Philippines Pisos) 500 coupon to gamble at Pagcor casino. I won once (PHP 500) and lost once (PHP 500) on a Black Jack table. Bummer! I should've stopped the first time. During dinner at Blue Jaz resort, I listened to a valuable lesson from General Secretary Albert Tam about fire magic safety that is often underestimated. For example, it is dangerous to tightly pack a confetti launcher because it can explode into shrapnel, taking a good care of doves especially when fire is involved, watch out for confetti materials, etc.

Silvan Prayogo and Dr. Magic (Japan) and Mrs. Aika (Philippines) pose together wearing Magical Blangkon

The Davao City Government provided shuttle buses to take conventioneers around such as to the magic jam and Asian Stars of Magic sites. The shuttle buses were escorted by policemen in motorcycles to ensure our safety and punctual arrival time to destinations. Since siren (“Wang – Wang”) was not allowed in the Philippines (except for fire fighters and ambulances),  the policemen in motorcycles used hand signals to wave cars, trucks, and other vehicles away so that our shuttle buses smoothly pushed through Davao city traffic. Magic?

Silvan Prayogo and Prof. Jose Leonidas wear Magical Blangkon

The 9^th AMA Convention ended on the 17^th of September 2012 with the Closing Ceremony. The ceremony also declared the magic competition winners. The Close Up Magic Competition winners (all from the Philippines) were:

• Champion: Anthony Andres.
• The first runner up: Richard Javier
• The second runner up: Crizz Sazz Nunez

The Junior (Youth) Stage Magic Competition winners were:

• Champion: Thirawat Kongnugul from Thailand.
• The first runner up: Kevin Bautista from the Philippines.
• The second runner up: Gelvin Chee from Malaysia

The Stage Magic Competition winners were:

• Champion: Po Cheng Lai from Taiwan
• The first runner up: Lee Ki Wan from Republic of Korea
• The second runner up: Park Jong Won from Republic of Korea

Congratulations to all winners of the 9^th AMA Convention magic competition.

The 9^th AMA Convention has shown awesome dedication and hard work of magicians, magic organizations, citizens, and government of Philippines to host AMA convention for the first time despite all obstacles. I am honored and grateful to follow through the preparation and implementation of the magic convention program. My great time in the Philippines did not end in Davao. I continued to feel the hospitality, friendship, and passion in magic from Filipino magicians in Manila during the Inner Magic Club gathering to celebrate the 9^th AMA Convention success.

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