About

Silvan Prayogo is an Indonesian magician from Semarang city, Central Java province. Silvan Prayogo learns magic since childhood from his father, Doctor Harry Susanto Prayogo who is a magician and a medical doctor. Silvan Prayogo graduated from Chavez Magic Studio in California (USA) on July 1996 with Mr. Dale Salwak as his brilliant mentor. Then, in 2005 Mr. Zhou Liang Tie and Mr. Liu Ming Ya from Shanghai World Circus (Shanghai, China) patiently taught juggling and magic to Silvan.


Silvan Prayogo Magic Show in TK Yesus, Semarang, Indonesia (1986)


Silvan Prayogo Magic Show in Salatiga, Indonesia (1992)

As a magician since five years old (1985), SilvanPrayogo has performed fantastic magic shows. He performs miracles at schools, weddings, birthday parties, TV, and many monumental occasions. Here are some important occasions where Silvan Prayogo performed magic shows:


  • International Festival in Canberra University , Canberra, Australia (November 2000)
  • Magic shows in Colorado State University events such as the Annual International Festival and Chinese New Year Celebration  (2001 – 2003)
  • Borobudur TV, Sekali Suka Tetap Suka Quiz, Semarang, Indonesia (20 February 2004)
  • Sydney Children Hospital in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (December 2004)
  • One of 30 Asian magicians selected to participate in The Asian Magic Association Convention in Bangkok, Thailand  ( 14 – 16 October 2005)
  • The 22nd Indonesian Thalassaemia Foundation Anniversary in Semarang, Indonesia (29 April 2006)
  • Karangturi High School Reunion Class of 1969 in De Koning Restaurant, Semarang, Indonesia (17 August 2006)
  • Participated in a magic contest, Magic Festival in Subang Parade mall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (8 - 10 June 2007)
  • Farewell Dinner of 60 years University of New South Wales Anniversary   (Alumni Reunion) in Hong Kong Jockey Club, Beijing, China (18 October 2009)
  • Christian Youth Gathering, Church of Isa Almasih in Semarang, Indonesia (30 October 2010)
  • Totok Shahak Modeling School Anniversary in Patra Jasa Hotel, Semarang, Indonesia (18 December 2010)
  • Christmas and New Year Talent Show in Isa Almasih Church, Semarang, Indonesia  (1 January 2011)
  • The 464 Years Anniversary of Semarang City in DP Mall, Semarang, Indonesia (1 Mei 2011)
  • The Seventh Gathering of Semarang Magic Community in Semarang, Indonesia (1 October 2011)
  • A Wedding and Engagement Party in Grand Candi Hotel, Semarang, Indonesia (22 October 2011)
  • A Wedding Party in Santai Ria Restaurant, Semarang, Indonesia (4 January 2012)
  • A Wedding Party in Horison Hotel Ballroom, Semarang, Indonesia (14 January 2012)
  • Semarang Magic Community Magic Nite in Istana Restaurant, Semarang, Indonesia (21 January 2012)
  • A Wedding Party in Majesty Restaurant, Gajah Mada St, Semarang, Indonesia (24 March 2012)
  • Garuda Merlion Magic Convention with IBM 115 Singapore in Istana Restaurant, MT Haryono Street, Semarang, Central Java Province, Indonesia (13 April 2012)
  • Sugar Milling Thanksgiving at Trangkil Sugar Factory in Pati city, Central Java Province, Indonesia (28 April 2012) [click]
  • Asian Stars of Magic (The 9th Asian Magic Association Magic Convention), Davao city, Philippines (15 September 2012).
  • Inner Magic Club gathering in Pepeton's Grill Restaurant and Bar, Quezon city, Manila, Philippines (20 September 2012).

Silvan Prayogo Magic Show in Canberra University, Canberra, Australia (2000)

    Silvan Prayogo Magic Show in TV Borobudur, Semarang

    Silvan Prayogo Magic Show at TV Borobudur (20 February 2004)

    Below is the list of cities where SilvanPrayogo has performed magic shows:
    • Cities in Indonesia (e.g. Semarang, Jakarta, Salatiga, etc) since 1985
    • Fort Collins in Colorado state, USA
    • Perth, Canberra, and Sydney (Australia)
    • Beijing (China)
    • Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
    • Bangkok (Thailand)
    • Davao and Manila (Philippines)


    Silvan Prayogo Magic Show at Sydney Children Hospital, Sydney, Australia (2004)

    Silvan Prayogo Magic Show (performed rings juggling)  at DP Mall, Semarang (1 May 2011)

    On the 10th of June 2011, SemarangMagic Community (SMC) elected Silvan Prayogo as the 2011 – 2012 Captain of SemarangMagic Community. Silvan Prayogo with dedicated SMC members organized magic-related events. On August 2011, Silvan Prayogo created Semarang MagicCommunity website, www.semarangmagic.com. He is the webmaster of SMC website.


    Suara Merdeka Newspaper and Harian Semarang (Daily Semarang) Newspaper interviewed Silvan Prayogo on October and November 2011 respectively about magic. The newspaper-interview articles are available in Semarang Magic Community website and blog, www.semarangmagic.blogdetik.com. 


    Silvan Prayogo Magic Show at a wedding party, Grand Candi Hotel, Semarang (22 /10/ 2011)

    Silvan Magic Show at a wedding party, Horison Hotel Ballroom, Semarang (14 /01/ 2012)


    On the fourth of December 2011, Silvan Prayogo attended the General Meeting of the Eighth Asian Magic Association (AMA) Convention to apply AMA membership for SMC. Silvan tried to make SMC an international magic organization to globally represent Indonesia.

    Silvan Prayogo formal education history is as follow:
    • Taman Kanak-Kanak Yesus (Jesus Kindergarten) in Semarang, Indonesia, 1986.
    • SD Regina Pacis (Regina Pacis elementary school) in Semarang, Indonesia, 1987-1993.
    •  SMP Pangudi Luhur Domenico Savio in Semarang, Indonesia, 1994 – July 1996.
    • St. Mark’s College, Perth, Western Australia, 1996.
    • Aquinass College (Year 11 and 12) in Perth Western Australia, 1997-1998.
    • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, 1999-2000 [incomplete because transfer to USA].
    • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, 2001-2003 (graduated on December 2003).
    • Master of Science in Biotechnology, University of New South Wales in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2004-2005 (graduated on September 2005).
    • Mandarin study, East China Normal University in Shanghai, China, 2005.

    Silvan Prayogo, Semarang Magician, at Trangkil Sugar Factory, Pati city

     As a scientist, on August nine, 2006 Silvan Prayogo gave a stem cells lecture in Breakfast Lecture 2006, “Virology from Basic to Clinic”, at the Medical Faculty of Diponegoro University (Semarang, Indonesia) for medical doctors. On September 15, 2006 Silvan Prayogo also presented the stem cells lecture in a seminar, “A Human Sparepart Engineering”, at Dr. Kariadi Hospital (Semarang, Indonesia) for medical students and doctors.
    Certificate for Silvan Prayogo (Indonesian magician from Central Java province, Semarang city) as a guest star magician to perform during the Asian Stars of Magic (the 9th Asian Magic Association magic convention) in Davao city, Philippines (15th of September 2012)
    Silvan Prayogo wrote medical articles published in Suara Merdeka Newspaper. The articles are:
    • Colon Care for Body Rejuvenation (published on the 17th of February 2008).
    • Non-Surgical Hemorrhoid Removal (published on the 27th of March 2008).
    • ESWT: Non-Surgical Treatment for Painful Joints (published on the 27th of April 2008).
    • The Importance of Premarital Medical Check Up (published on the 25th of March 2010).
    The 13th – 20th December 2010 edition of Kontan, The Indonesian Business tabloid, published an article in its health section based on an interview with Silvan Prayogo about health and medical services.
    Silvan Prayogo, Central Java Magician, entertained children at Trangkil Sugar Factory
    Silvan Prayogo (Indonesian magician from Semarang city, Central Java province) wears Blangkon and Batik during his show in Asian Stars of Magic (the 9th Asian Magic Association magic convention), Davao City, Philippines, 15th of September 2012, Saturday night
    Silvan Prayogo (magician from Semarang, Central Java province, Indonesia) performed a magic show in Asian Stars of Magic, Davao city, Philippines (15th of November 2012)

    Silvan Prayogo (sixth from the right) during Curtain Call after magic shows in Asian Stars of Magic

    More information about Silvan Prayogo (e.g. photos, articles he wrote, etc) is available at Facebook and Google Search when you enter “SILVAN PRAYOGO” in the Search box. 


    Email: thegreatsilvan@gmail.com

     Cell phone: +62 811 272 6533 / +62 817 417 4770

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