This article is to introduce Singapore magicians and magic enthusiasts, the rich history of magic is in honor of the significant progress, the celebrity and the importance of local magicians of the past and present.
The beginning of modern magic in Singapore
It 's the general consensus that the magic of modern Singapore (Post World War 2), began with the late Bo Ng
Oen aka The Great Wong. Information about the local magicpre-war period is very short. The only information can be found on the Great Wong performing at the New World, the amusement park was (then Kitchener Road) in 1930.
The Big Wong was born in 1908 in Shanton, a city of Guangdong province, China and moved to Singapore in 1933. It was the only professional magician of his time in Singapore and Southeast Asia made. He was known for his stage magic sharp link between routine and sword basket illusion. E 'wasalso an expert craftsman who has built all its props by hand. He had the gift to understand the mechanics and methodology of magic props and make them from scratch.
In 1962 Wong made the Grand a significant contribution to the international community through the publication of his famous magic linking rings routine with the script written by Brock English Tudor. Davenport's Magic in London, selling his signature today. In 1982 he was invited byInternationale des Sociétés magiques (IMF), in Switzerland on 15 World of Magic Congree in Lausanne.
(For more information about The Great Wong, see "The Big Story Wong" in International Brotherhood of Magicians Singapore Ring 115 Ring Quantum Golden Jubilee Edition)
Another local magician, who was instrumental in the early modern magic was on the rise in Singapore during the late Tan Hock Chuan. He was a teacher by profession, but for the conductannual events, charity events and private parties. It was (and is) known internationally for his inventions magic. Its effects and ideas are still marketed always tag dealer today and I have time) appeared in numerous publications (including some gene, sphinx, Pentagram, New Pentagram, Swami Mantra, Abracadabra, and also Tarbell's Course in Magic. He is The first Asian magician of the Sphinx Award (1936-1937) received
Both The Great Tan Hock Chuan and Wong have been importantInfluences on many of the first generation of modern Singapore magicians who have paved the way for future generations.
1950
after the war and during the British military administration, the increase in Singapore began his spell in the first place, where it is today. 1950 was the year that has formed in the Magician's Club of Singapore by a group of amateur magician, consisting of professionals trained in English.
In 1951, Singapore Magician's Club received theirCharter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians HQ in America and was from then on, officially as the International Brotherhood of Magicians Singapore Ring The founding members of the 115th known at that time belonged Ewe Tan Chee (Chairman), Yeo Kian Soon Lim Kim Tian, Lim Hap Hin, JH Stafford, LA Joseph, JW Jackson (Vice President) and Tan Hock Chuan (Secretary).
The 50-year-old gave birth to the first generation of modern magician in Singapore. In addition to founding members of theIBM Ring and The Great Wong (the ring was in 1952 at the invitation), including some important first-generation magician Lim Hap Hin, Tan Choon Tee, Tan Bah Chee, Yeo Kian Soon and his student Michael Lim
The great magic of its first store operated Wong cum showroom home / workshop in Singapore at 255-A Jalan Besar, where she sells her hand props such as a reseller of imported products in Japan. (This house / shop was destroyed by fire in December 1988, making him loseMost of his books and props)
1960
During this time, as the great Wong, Tan Bah Chee, Lim Hap Choon Hin and Tan Tee magician performed magic courses at the National Theatre Club and the YMCA. They were responsible for the production of active as a magician Charles Choo, Wong Fook Choy, Chia Hearn Jiang, Gwee Hock Thiam and Vijeyacone later.
Early '60s was the "Golden Age" of magic with magicians implementation in various locationsof the country. In addition to the local presence in nightclubs sorcerers, magicians performed as foreign SOCAR a great illusion show to a packed house at the Capitol Theatre (along Stamford Road) and the Great Santa Claus in the Sky Theater at The World amusement park in Kim Seng Road (now Great World City).
In the late '60s, Peng Guan (uncle of Charles Choo), Singapore Wee Magic opened the second shop in a shop house along Robinson Road. About this time, popular entertainer Father Victor Khoo Khoo Teng Heng, the magician, a ventriloquist and hypnotist had opened his magic shop in Bras Basah. (Where Carlton Hotel is located at the time).
In this decade, Tan Choon Tee has made his name in the international community the magic in the field of mental magic. He has won numerous international awards a link to his one-man parades and has published two books by Micky Hades. He was also a regular contributor to numerous international> Magazines Magic like gene, New Pentagram, Magic Gram Magicana and the connecting link.
magician who crossed overseas including Singapore Milo & Roger, and Maurice Milbourne Christopher Fogel.
1970
The year 1970 saw the birth of the second generation of magicians Singapore. Some well-known magician, began in this period was recorded, the great son of Wong Ng Chee Kee, John Teo, Tang Sai Thong, Ng Kiat Seow, Tang Yeng Fun, Bob Chua, EricLeong, Tan Teck Seng, Lawrence Tham, Tan Tuan Seng, Lawrence Khong and Andrew Kong.
The Association of Singapore on 10 March 1973 mage friendly "rivalry" with the ring IBM in September The club was led by Tan Chee Bah with the founding members of prominent as Hap Hin Lim, Tan Hock Chuan and Charles Choo.
Magic Shops in Singapore began to emerge in the late seventies. Ng Chee Kee set up a booth at Magic in Yaohan Plaza Singapura and Wang Ling opened hisShop at Peninsula Plaza. Charles Choo opened its doors in August 1978 at the 6th floor of Far East Shopping Centre. (It would move several times to various shopping centers, but then turned back to the Far East). His business soon others to become an institution in which a magician would buy products with magic and meet the diverse and learn.
It 'been a change for many wizards in the coming years until the track closed shop in the new millennium.
During this time, theTropicana Night Club, who was at the Pacific Plaza, was a place that had a regular magic shows. Several famous magician visited Singapore in the 70s. In 1970, John Calvert at the National Theatre. In 1972, he visited Albert Goshman ring 115 to hold a conference. In the same year "The Professor" Dai Vernon also visited Singapore, speaks and interacts with the local magician. Visit other magicians André Kole, Billy McComb, and AliBongo.
1980
In 1980, the local scene was thriving magic magician healthy membership for the two most important clubs in magic and an increase in the number of executions. Many of today's veterans made their names in the 80s. Famous names such as Richard Ang, Patrick Patrick Ng Wan Lin Wang, Hai Yan Tan AKA Gician, Paul Koh, Francis Koh AB and Gordon were regularly in public and private exhibitions in this decade. Popular local placesPublic shows of magic circle time is held regularly in the information contained Drama Centre and the National Museum Theatrette.
The popularity of magic shops and is also grown in 1982, Chew Kin Song opened a corner and Magic Book section of the Chinese People's Book Co Pte Ltd in the 4th floor of Bras Basah Complex. Gician Tan opened its first store in magic Parkway Parade, Marina Square and was then movedMaintained by Richard Ang addition to this main shop, handed magic items and replaced by department stores
in Singapore and Southeast Asia.The Singapore public was also exposed to World Class Magic Magic of several TV shows and the magic number of the best that have been broadcast on local television specials, including David Copperfield, magic and sorcery.
Foreign magician in Singapore has visited during this period DavidCopperfield, Mark Wilson, Ben Harris, Daniel Paul and Gene Anderson.
1990
The beginning of this decade saw the introduction of third generation magician in the magic scenery. Celebrities aspiring magicians Enrico Varella, Sherman Tjiong, JC Sum, Joe Yu (Chan Ee Kang), Nique Tan Keong Li, Prakash Puru, Kiki Tay, Alex Tan Pei and Jeremy.
The local chapter of the International Magic Society was founded, founded by hisPresident, Tan Bah Chee, although the association was short-lived, its presence in Singapore.
At the end of 1990 saw a huge wave of popularity all over the world the magic of David Blaine Street Magic special. Many people have started to "the magic" and new media to the Internet to learn the craft as the introduction of the DVD.
A New Magic Shop, Magic Castle & Promotions, Torri opened by Vijay Kumar Shaw soon, "the place to be"where to hang out and meet new wizard.
In this decade, Wang Ling shop in Peninsula Plaza sold to Patrick Wan. The company was later sold and is now known as Richard Ang Ang Magic home. Patrick Wan opened his new shop, the magic wand that brought Singapore into several branches in different parts. Steven Sim also opened Magic Supreme Coronation Plaza Mall, which was later withdrawn in the park
The '90s was an exciting decadewith many visits and performances by famous magician. In addition to lectures by Michael and Hannah Ammar, Mark Leveridge & Sonja and Wolfgang Riebe, there were public performances of Pendragon, Princess Tenko, Andre Kole, Franz Harary, David Copperfield, Rudy Coby and Robert Gallop. Visit other magicians Larry Becker, Tim Ellis, Terry Seabrooke, Phil Cass, Albert Tham.
2000 - Present
Magic continue to thrive inlocal level in this decade. New opportunities and talents are developed to improve the arts in Singapore. In May 2000 JC Sum on stage the first local full-length play "at the Magic Theatre" at the Victoria Theatre. Only a month later, when a dozen magicians from the United States and Canada came more on Singapore as part of Magic Festival organized by the Centre Point shopping center. Magicians as Robert Baxt, Rocco, and Peter Gossamer performed several shows in variousCentre Point Mall for over a week.
In 2004, Singapore Magic Circle (SMC) was established jointly by Aloysius Yeo and his online forum has a new pool of fans of magic. SMC, membership has grown to over 1000, and to organize regular events, concerts, and the recent Concept: Magic MICRO MAGIC Convention in January 2007.
Through a large-scale musical theater magic "Magic of Love ', Lawrence Khong, a pastor with FaithCommunity Baptist Church and his daughter Pricilla spread the message of the Gospel.
The multi-million dollar production was several times over the years have organized all over the world to spread the word of Christ. Subsequently, the team held two conventions of the International Magic Festival in 2003 and 2005th The first of its kind of a spell big events include competitions, conferences, a dining and entertainment retailers. international artists such as Jeff McBride, Max MavenJohnny Thomspon, The Pendragon, Lee Eun Gyeol and Tommy Wonder perform at the gala were booked for shows and conferences.
In recent years, JC has total mages are probably the most important of this generation of Singapore. His magic has been seen by millions of VCD with his live performances across Asia, and its landmark projects, mass media studio MediaCorp Ch 8 and 'Street Illusions' next compilation DVD.
Her 24-episode "MagicMotion "series is currently Singapore Press Holdings MediaBoxOffice see every day until 2007. The international community also has the magic time JC established itself as an illusion designer elite Asia with the publication of his three acclaimed books illusion of countries have been sold for more like 30.
Another talented award winning magician, Jeremy Pei, is to increase the profile of Singapore, within the regional community, with magic magicits theatrical performances organized conferences, workshops and active participation in conferences and competitions magic in Japan, Korea, China, Thailand and Australia. His distinctive style of North-Asian influence magic power has won a following with the new aspiring magician, who teaches and directs. He also published several original products magician magical world that are available.
In another first, winning junior magician, Kyle Ravinsecured a 13-week Episode Street Magic series, "Maya" on MediaCorp Studios Vasandam Central. This series has seen him 30 minutes to summon the Indian community and celebrities across the country.
This decade has seen the introduction of magic spell even more shops and vendors run by young wizards and to meet the demand of fans of magic. This includes new "bricks and mortar" magic shops like Street Magic TanWei Ping, Tricky Business by Jimmy Wong, The Magic Hall of Kenneth Peh, and online shops such as The Little Magic Shop of Ning.
Visiting magicians so far in the new millennium Joshua Jay, Shoot Ogawa, Charles Gucci, including Nicholas Einhorn.
And the magical history of Singapore can be written about ...
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