The first magic convention in Indonesia took place from the 11th of April 2012 until the 13th of April 2012 in Semarang city, Central Java Province, Indonesia The magic convention was called "The Garuda Merlion Magic Convention". It was a collaboration between Semarang Magic Community (Indonesian magic organization) and The Singapore International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM 115 / The Great Wong Ring). Information / news about the magic convention is available both in English and Indonesian. Silvan Prayogo was the captain of Semarang Magic Community (July 2012 - July 2013) during the Garuda Merlion Magic Convention.
The magic convention was covered by a famous Indonesian magic magazine, "Kabar Sulap" (June - July 2012 edition). Kabar Sulap (Magic News) is a magic magazine by Rhomedal Aquino (a famous Indonesian magician). Garuda Merlion Magic Convention was covered by three reporters from "Kabar Sulap" (Magic News) who are also rising Indonesian magician stars themselves, Rolly Burton, Maxi Deli, and Botax Red.
More information / news about the magic convention is available in my earlier posts (April 2012) and Facebook pages / photos (user name: SILVAN PRAYOGO). URL for the post: http://silvanmagic.blogspot.com/2012/04/behindthe-scene-making-of-garuda.html. News of Garuda Merlion Magic Convention also available in the Linking Ring Magic Magazine (October 2012 issue), the IBM 115 website (www.ibm115.org), and Mr. Satish Kumar personal blog.
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