Who said magic was just for children?

Maybe this guy. The truth is, magic isn’t just for children. I think there is a place for classy and stylish magic which would appeal to the adult professionals. Read on…

On the 11th February, Jonathan and myself were invited to perform for an event organized by the National University of Singapore. It made sense cos we were students there as well. We were there to perform our brand of Close Up Magic.

The event was Parent’s Day in which parents were invited to learn more about their children’s education and the student life in NUS. The faculties involved this time were: Faculty of Dentistry, School of Business and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine were invited to NUS. Jonathan and I doubled up as student host and performers.

Performing for parents and faculty members

Magic was a wonderful way to break the ice and share some of our personal experience as students in NUS. I spoke to a couple of parents about the bidding system and resources available for students in freshman year.

One parent even showed me a picture of her daughter and asked for my phone number so that her daughter could call me! It made me chuckle a little inside, but it was a nice warm feeling knowing that parents want the best for their children. =)

Magic for professors, doctors and parents

It was an exciting opportunity to present my magic for the NUS community. I also managed to speak to several professors and faculty members. The one most common question asked after knowing that I am a psychology major was, “Do you use psychology in your magic?”. And the answer is yes (Read: here if you want to know more). But it is also fun sharing some of my beliefs and hearing from their opinions on magic and human perception. I was even offered free residence in the up-coming RC3 dorms after speaking to a marketing faculty member.

Jonathan entrances the parents with his magic

Mingling close up magic

Overall, I think it was a very good event in which NUS was able to share with the parents what college life is, and featuring close up interactive magic, it helps to break the ice and facilitate sharing amongst the student host.

Picture credits: NUS Parent Programme (https://www.facebook.com/NUSParents)

Signing off,

Alexander

Close Up Magic for Ai Associates’ 8th Anniversary Dinner

This event actually happened in August at The Pump Room at Clarke Quay. I was pleasantly surprised to see these nice pictures.

It was a dinner event for Ai Associates’ 8th Anniversary. Adeline and I were invited to mingle with the crowd and do close up roving magic. We had a lot of fun there!

Here are some pictures! (Picture credits to (C)2011 Fabian Leow. Special thanks to Surya and Adeline for sending and uploading the pictures!)

Close up and personal entertainment

Good friend and magician, Adeline Ng, working her magic!

Magic with a coin, a purse and a guy holding a slice of lemon

Picture 1: Setting up the magic moment by pretending to do a card trick...

Picture 2: Ends up teleporting across the table and acknowledging the applause. 😉

It was a really really fun event. The crowd were all warmed up and hyped for the rest of the evening. It was an awesome evening interacting and mingling with these people!

I will be performing together with Adeline tomorrow evening at Marina Bay Sand‘s Convention Center for Hewlett Packard’s (or more affectionately known as HP) private evening. Exciting!

Do look out for updates for more of such post, you will never know how magic can add value to your event!

Signing off,

Alexander 😉

Roving magic for 21st Birthday Celebration

 

In August, Meta Illusions was invited to perform at a birthday party, Hui Fang’s 21st Birthday party at NUSS guild house at Suntec City.

Here are some picture highlights (Photo credits to Zijie, thanks for the wonderful pictures!):

Jonathan charming the crowd

 

The best magic happens in the audience's hand

Samuel involving the guest in the magic!

I love this picture within a picture. Inception and deception 😉

Customized magic for the birthday girl!

Comments given by the client:

“Firstly, a really big thank-you to Samuel and Jonathan for their awesome charm brought to the party to liven up the atmosphere at the tables! Till date, some of my guests are still singing praises of their really awesome skills- kids, teens and adults alike. I was worried that having just Closeup Magic for my party would be insufficient but your two Magicians did great in bringing laughter and enjoyment to them! Even the 2 little kids! My little niece still keeps the rubberband star Samuel gave her 🙂

I know it was a really tough challenge having to cope with the especially cheeky adults whom only wanted to see through their tricks but the two of them handled it all very well and very professionally. Jonathan’s special trick for me with my name on the cards was also really impressive!

It was definitely the best choice having you guys at my party, and I would never hesitate to invite you guys again should there be any event that requires such services! Thanks so much :D”

It is always a nice feeling to receive these positive responses, Meta Illusions differentiates ourselves from other magicians because we are constantly involved in the planning and success of your event. We do our best to customize our magic leaving you and your guest a wonderful sense of amazement.

Magic is really quite apt for  21st birthday parties. I have had people asking me for ideas on how to ensure that their guest do not feel bored and I believe magic is the answer. Magic entertains  your guest leaving them feeling attended to, and the best party, it breaks the ice because we all have been to parties where groups of friends do not know the other group.

If you wish to engage our services for your next party or event, drop us an email here: http://www.metaillusions.com/contact.php

We are more than happy to provide consultation to your event and creating success for you!

Signing off,

Alexander