Silvan Magic Show in Suntory's End of Year Party, Tokyo, Japan

The Indonesian magician performed a magic show with Mr. Toshiaki Tazawa (the chairman of Suginamiku Senior Magic Club) in Suntory's End of Year (2014) party on the 26th of December 2014, Friday (15:00), in Continental Hotel, Tokyo, Japan.

Indonesian Magician Participates in An Expo

Silvan Prayogo (Indonesian Magician from Semarang city) participated during an exhibition, Trend Expo, in Citraland Shopping Mall, Semarang city, Central Java Province, Indonesia on the 9th of May 2013 up to the 15th of May 2013. Silvan Prayogo assisted in demonstrating magic properties and effects in a magic shop counter during the exhibition. The magic shop counter was managed by Black Shadow Magic Shop who sold some of Java Magic products. Java Magic products are available in www.javamagiccenter.com. More photos of this event is available in Silvan Prayogo's Facebook account (Silvan Prayogo).

The red pick up truck used to carry the display case for the exhibition (8th of May 2013, 21:15)

Preparation before the exhibition (8th of May 2013, 21:30)

The announcement banner about the exhibition (Trend Expo) on major streets in Semarang City

Night preparation in Citraland Mall atrium (8th of May 2013,  21:45)

Demonstrating some of the magic props: the Fire Wallet, The Appearing Black Canes, and the Black Cane into two Flower Feathers. See: www.javamagiccenter.com.

News of The First Magic Convention In Indonesia Appeared in Overseas

IBM 115

In addition to an article published in The Linking Ring Magic magazine (October 2012 issue), the news of the first magic convention in Indonesia (Indonesian magic convention): The Garuda Merlion Magic Convention, also appeared in the Singapore International Brotherhood of Magician (The Great Wong Ring / Ring 115) website. It was written by the great magician, Mr. Satish Kumar (member of IBM Ring 115). The tittle of the article is "My Magical Journeys - A report on My Magic Trip to Semarang, Indonesia". 

Garuda Merlion Magic Convention took place from the 11th of April 2012 until the 13th of April 2012 (three days!) in Semarang city, Central Java Province, Indonesia. The magic convention consisted of magic shows, magic competition, magic lectures, magic dealer sessions, and fellowship.

Silvan Prayogo (an Indonesian magician) was the captain of Semarang Magic Community (July 2012 - July 2013) during the Garuda Merlion Magic Convention.

This is the first magic convention in Indonesia covered in two languages (Indonesian and English). 

The URL of this article in IBM 115 website is http://magic.ibm115.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=283:my-magical-journeys-a-report-on-my-magic-trip-to-semarang-indonesia&catid=40:learning-magic&Itemid=61. 

Mr. Satish Kumar also published his article in his personal blog. The tittle of the article is "My First Magical Journey - Semarang, Indonesia April 2012"  (URL: http://magicofsk5.wordpress.com/2012/11/05/my-first-magical-journey-semarang-indonesia-april-2012/).

Garuda Merlion Magic Convention is the first magic convention in Indonesia that was organized by Semarang Magic Communiy (SMC) and The Singapore International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 115 (IBM 115 RING). The event received a tremendous and generous support from the IBM 115 RING. More information about the magic convention can be read in the above URL links or Silvan Prayogo's earlier posts (April 2012) and Facebook (Silvan Prayogo). 

The following are screen shots from the IBM 115 webpage.

Indonesian Magician Wears Magical Blangkon On TV

Silvan Prayogo, Indonesian magician from Semarang city, Central Java province, Indonesia, performed a brief magic show before a live interview in TV B (Semarang city) on the 2nd of January 2013. Silvan Prayogo wore Magical Blangkon during his magic show.

Magical Blangkon was created by Silvan Prayogo and performed during the Asian Stars of Magic (The 9th AMA Convention). Magical Blangkon was sold by Java Magic first time during the 9th AMA Convention in Davao, Philippines, September 2012.

Silvan Prayogo Was Interviewed By Wikumagic about Magic

Please click the following link to access an article about an interview with Silvan Prayogo (an Indonesian magician from Semarang) by Wikumagic, the famous and biggest Indonesian magic information portal. The magic article is currently in Indonesian language only.

Wikumagic is a professional Indonesian website dedicated for the art of magic. 

URL Link:

http://www.wikumagic.net/2013/01/silvan-prayogo-mempromosikan-budaya.html#.UPLmUdHX7Ro.facebook

More information please see Java Magic website: www.javamagiccenter.com.

Indonesian Magician in Batik and Blangkon (head wear) in Asian Magic Association Magic Convnetion

Silvan Prayogo, Indonesian Magician from Semarang city, Central Java Province, Indonesia performed a magic show in the Asian Stars of Magic (the 9th Asian Magic Association Magic Convention) in Davao, Philippines (15th of September 2012). 

Java Magic Went Behind The Scene of The 9th AMA Convention

Java Magic Went Behind The Scene of The 9th AMA Convention

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

Published: 1st of October 2012, Monday

Traditional Philippine lunch with Mr. James Infiesto's family (10th of September 2012, Davao city)

The 9th Asian Magic Association Convention was the first Asian Magic Association (AMA) magic convention in the Philippines. Filipino magicians were proud of this international convention. The magic convention was hosted by the Inner Magic Club (IMC) in Davao city from the 14^th until the 17^th of September 2012. I was privileged to see the 9th AMA Convention preparation.

Silvan Prayogo (Indonesian Magician) posed next to The Asian Stars of Magic poster in front of Blue Tree Fashion Boutique (the temporary office for Bonjee Entertainment Services) [10 September 20120]

Silvan Prayogo On Air At Sonora 98.9 FM

On the 20th of May 2012, Sunday, 16:00, Silvan Prayogo went for an on air live interview with Sonora 98.9 FM Semarang Pemuda Street, Semarang City, Central Java. The interview was about magic and Semarang Magic Community (Komunitas Sulap Semarang).

Preparing for a radio interview

Silvan Prayogo, Indonesian Magician, taught the radio broadcaster how to fan a deck of card

Silvan Prayogo, Semarang Magic Community Captain 2011 - 2012 Posed During Commercial Break

Silvan Prayogo performed ball magic show during interview

Nurul, Ita, Silvan Prayogo

Semarang Magic Community Magic Show at Trangkil Sugar Factory

SemarangMagic 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.

Silvan Prayogo, captain of Semarang Magic Community (2011 - 2012)

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).

Silvan Prayogo, Indonesian magician performed a magic show in Trangkil Sugar Factory

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.

Silvan Prayogo, Central Java Magician entertained children at Pati

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.

Silvan Prayogo, Semarang Magician performed a magic show in Trangkil Sugar Factory

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.

Articles related to  Garuda Merlion Magic Convention and Semarang Magic Community (e.g. translation, profile generation, publishing, etc) are created by Silvan Prayogo in Yogostar. 

Behind The Scene: The Making Of Garuda Merlion Magic Convention

Behind The Scene: The Making Of Garuda Merlion Magic Convention

Author: Silvan Prayogo, BSc., MSc. Biotech (Semarang Magic Community Captain 2011 - 2012)

Last update: 22nd of April 2012, Sunday

Garuda Merlion Magic Convention officially ended on the 13th of April 2012, Friday, at 21:40. However, the magic convention shall always be valued and remembered as:

1. The first magic convention in Indonesia organized by two magic organizations from two countries: Semarang Magic Community (Indonesia) and International Brotherhood of Magicians  115 [The Great Wong Ring] (Singapore).
2. The most economical magic convention in Indonesia. Price range was Rp. 100 000 - Rp. 125 000 (approximately $USD 11 - 13) per person for a two-days magic convention (12th and 13th of April 2012), which featured awesome magicians nationally and internationally. By the way, dinner was included in the price. :)
3. Semarang Magic Community (SMC) is the first and the youngest Indonesian magic community to organize a magic convention with foreign nation's magic organization. SMC by April 2012 was only 1 year and 9 months old.

Silvan Prayogo gave a presentation in 2012 Semarang Tourism Forum in Grand Candi Hotel on the third of April 2012, Semarang. Silvan Prayogo, as a captain of Semarang Magic Community promoted Semarang Magic Community and Garuda Merlion Magic Convention during the forum

Garuda Merlion Magic Convention was not an overnight dream come true. It required months of preparations, patience, and determination of men and women in Semarang Magic Community and The International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM)115 Singapore.

This brilliant magic convention idea was proposed by Mr. John Teo (the president of International Brotherhood of Magicians 115 Singapore) on early September 2011 via email. Mr. John Teonoticed Semarang Magic Community website and has followed our progress since. He supported our visions and missions. Hence, he advised a friendship magic convention between Semarang Magic Community (SMC) and IBM 115 Singapore.

Garuda Merlion Magic Convention originally planned as a small magic convention in Semarang(Indonesia) between Semarang Magic Community (SMC) and International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) 115 Singapore. Hence, it was originally named "Mini Magic Convention". We did not expect the convention would be attended by people from out of Semarang. However, we gladly welcome guests from all over the world.

IBM 115 Award for the Garuda Merlion Magic Convention Magic Competition (12th of April 2012)