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The Magicians' Association of Hong Kong will assemble magicians from different generations as magic raiders, using magic and grand illusions to reveal the story of a mysterious organisation.
Hong Kong magic master Ma Ka-sze, USA Magic Castle International Magician Albert Tam, master illusionists Simon and Vicky, Kenneth Chan of the 2004 First Asian Stage Magic Champion and Man Kim of the 2007 Hong Kong Stage Magic Champion will present stunning miracles with their expertise. Fujisawa Mayuko, the champion of the Society of American Magicians Japan, will be the guest in the final performance and take the audiences on an amusing voyage.
The performances with different combinations of magicians will be staged at 8pm and details are as follows:
October 24 Auditorium, Tai Po Civic Centre
(Saturday)
November 7 Theatre, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre
(Saturday)
November 8 Auditorium, Yuen Long Theatre
(Sunday)
November 21 Auditorium, North District Town Hall
(Saturday)
Magicians' Association of Hong Kong was established in 1989 and is the only international magicians' organisation in Hong Kong. It is a subsidiary of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and Society of American Magicians, member of International Federation of Magical Societies and board member of Asian Magic Association. The association promotes the art of magic, simulating local and overseas connections, upgrading the standard of the local art of magic and the status of magicians, and assisting prospective magicians to develop their careers.
"The Magic Raiders' Amazing Daily" is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Tickets priced from $80 to $120 are now available at URBTIX outlets. Half-price tickets are available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients (limited tickets for CSSA recipients available on a first-come, first-served basis). A group booking discount is also available. Please refer to programme leaflet for details.
For programme enquiries, call 2268 7323; for ticketing enquiries and reservations, call 2734 9009; for credit card telephone bookings, call 2111 5999; for Internet bookings, visit www.urbtix.hk; for more information, visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/cp.
A "Parents & Children Creative Magic Workshop" invites parents to explore the wonderful world of magic with their children aged from 6 to 12. It will be held at 3pm on November 8 and 15 (Sunday) at the Exhibition Gallery, Tuen Mun Town Hall; and at 4pm on November 22 (Sunday) at the Lecture Room, Yuen Long Theatre. Tickets priced at $50 per workshop are now available at URBTIX outlets.
Ends/Friday, September 11, 2009
Issued at HKT 12:20
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