News of The First Magic Convention in Indonesia Spreads Internationally

It has been more or less 1.5 years since The First Magic Convention in Indonesia took place. The historical Magic convention (konvensi sulap) was Garuda Merlion Magic Convention, which lasted from the 11th of April 2012 to the 13th of April 2012. It was a successful collaboration between Semarang Magic Community and Singapore International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 115 (The Great Wong Ring). This first  Magic Convention in Indonesia was held in Semarang city, Central Java Province and attended by Indonesian magicians and Singaporean magicians. Garuda Merlion Magic Convention consisted of magic shows (show sulap) by Singaporean magicians and Indonesian magicians, magic lectures by Singaporean and Indonesian master magicians, magic competition with Singaporean master magicians as juries, and magic dealer sessions. 

The competition juries during this first magic convention in Indonesia were Mr. John Teo (President of IBM 115 Singapore), Mr. Gician Tan (Singaporean Senior Master Magician), and Mr. Jeremy Tan (The 8th AMA FISM Close Up Champion in Hong Kong on December 2011). Winners of the magic competition received the IBM 115 Award. 

Silvan Prayogo was the captain of Semarang Magic Community for July 2011 - July 2012 during the Garuda Merlion Magic Convention. Silvan Prayogo and Dr. Harry Prayogo are mentioned several times in these articles about the first magic convention in Indonesia. Garuda Merlion Magic Convention was well prepared, well executed, and well documented. Photos of the events are available in various internet media. An example of article about this first magic convention in Indonesia is available in the following URL: http://www.silvanmagic.blogspot.com/2012/04/behindthe-scene-making-of-garuda.html.

News about the Garuda Merlion Magic Convention appear in two languages (English and Indonesian) in foreign and domestic medias such as:

The International Magazine: The Linking Ring (October 2012 edition).

Click the following URLs for more information: 

http://www.silvansulap.blogspot.com/2013/04/magician-indonesia-di-majalah-linking.html.

Singapore IBM 115 Official website.

Click the following URLs for more information: http://www.silvansulap.blogspot.com/2013/05/berita-berita-konvensi-sulap-indonesia.html  

OR

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

Indonesian Magician Performed Magic Show with Magical Blangkon (Indonesian Head Wear)

An Indonesian magician (SILVAN PRAYOGO) from Semarang city (Central Java Province) performed a brief  magic show (show sulap) during a live interview in TV B,Semarang, Central Java Province, Indonesia on the 2nd of January 2013. He wore Magical Blangkon (Indonesian head wear) during the magic show. More info on www.javamagiccenter.com. Silvan Prayogo is the first Semarang magician to perform with Magical Blangkon in an international magic event, The 9th Asian Magic Association Magic Convention in Davao city, Philippines (15th of September 2012).

Pesulap Indonesia (Magician Indonesia) [Silvan Prayogo] dari Semarang, Jawa Tengah beratraksi sulap dalam wawancara langsung di TV B, Semarang pada 2 Januari 2013. Pesulap Semarang (Jawa Tengah) ini mengenakan Blangkon Ajaib dalam show sulap ini. Lihat www.javamagiccenter.com untuk info. Silvan Prayogo adalah pesulap Semarang (magician Semarang / pesulap dari Semarang) pertama yang tampil dengan Blangkon Ajaib di acara konvensi sulap internasional, Konvensi Sulap Ke-9 Asosiasi Sulap Seasia di kota Davao, Filipina (15 September 2012). 

Informasi tentang Silvan Prayogo (information about Silvan Prayogo): www.silvanmagic.blogspot.com. 

The First Victor Magic Club Semarang Magic Gathering

The First Victor Magic Club Semarang Magic Gathering

Author: Silvan Prayogo, President of Java Magic (Indonesian Magician from Semarang city), Vice President of Victor Magic Club and President of Victor Magic Club Semarang.

Published: 25th of November 2012, Sunday

Dr. Harry Prayogo led a magic discussion while waiting for Dr. Victor Pudjiadi to arrive on location. Videos of Dr. Harry's teaching on constructing a magic prop are available on VMC Facebook Group (in Indonesian only). So, join us now! Videos available for members only.

Victor Magic Club (VMC) and Java Magic organized the first VMC magic gathering on the 24th of November 2012, Saturday, from 16:00 to 20:00 in P'Diro Restaurant (second floor), Jl. Singosari Raya, Semarang city, Central Java Province, Indonesia. It was a free VMC magic gathering to introduce VMC to magicians and magic enthusiasts in Cental Java province.

Dr. Victor Pudjiadi explained about VMC

The magic gathering was attended by approximately 21 people including Dr. Victor Pudjiadi (the founder of VMC) and dr. Harry S. Prayogo (a senior magician from Semarang city). Most attendees were magicians from Semarang city. There were magicians from Salatiga and Grobogan (towns outside Semarang city, Central Java province).

Silvan Prayogo, Indonesian magician, celebrated his birthday during the gathering.

The magic gathering began at 16:00 with light discussion led by dr. Harry S. Prayogo (in blue - brown Batik motif shirt) about magic such as constructing an illusion property. Dr. Harry S. Prayogo had prepared a mini model to demonstrate how the illusion prop should be constructed and its effects. There was also magic dealer corner by Java Magic that provided stage magic show properties such as Magic Top Hat, Black Cane to Two Flower Feathers, Skippy Cube, Batik Blendo Bag, and many more. In the early hours of the the gathering, I briefly introduced VMC's history, visions, and missions.

Dr. Victor Pudjiadi arrived on location by 17:40 in his Indonesian Republic National Narcotic Agency jacket and cap. He further explained in more details about Victor Magic Club and his visions helping to improve magic in Indonesia. Dr. Victor shared some ideas to be professional magicians and negotiate a magic show deal.

Then, to demonstrate Central Java magicians have to offer, Dodox Decaprio showed his ball manipulation skills to Dr. Victor. D'Rowman Romiruz amazed Dr. Victor with his card extreme card florish act. Dr. Victor was amazed by D'Rowman Romiruz' long fingers. Mr. Joez Eldridge and Bias Cahaya from Grobogan Magic Community demonstrated their close up magic skill to Dr. Victor.

Magic dealer corner by Java Magic

By 18:00, Yustika Fatima gave a surprise birthday cake for Silvan Prayogo (me. ^_^ ). So, all attendee briefly sang a birthday song and took a group photo. Dinner of fried chicken, fried tofu, vegetables, and rice was served within minutes after birthday celebration was done.

We continued further discussion about VMC future steps to meet its missions and visions. We plan to give good quality magic training / education for Indonesian magicians by collaborating with foreign magicians. We also plan to form new generation of magicians from ordinary people who really want to be magicians. We agreed that magicians welfare need to be improved by improving their magic show quality and increasing their job opportunity.

I shared my magic show mishap experience when performing the sword production from silk. I pointed that self and audience safety must be anticipated before performing a magic show. Frequent practice, experience, and a good teacher can prevent terrible mishaps in a supposedly fun magic show.

The magic gathering was officially closed at 19:40. We took last minute group photos with Dr. Victor and the VMC banner. It was a good beginning for VMC Semarang. Hopefully VMC can bring benefits to its members and also for the best of magic in Indonesia.

Victor Magic Club Went to Kendal

Victor Magic Club Went to Kendal

Author: Silvan Prayogo, President of Java Magic (Indonesian Magician from Semarang city), Vice President of Victor Magic Club and President of Victor Magic Club Semarang.

Published: 26th of November 2012, Monday

Attendees of the seminar. Mostly high school students

Victor Magic Club (VMC) opened a membership registration table on the 24th of November 2012, Saturday in Kendal Town's Pendapa (it is a small building  that stands in front of a main building. It functions as an multi purpose building. e.g. meetings, welcoming guests, etc). Dr. Victor Pudjiadi from the National Narcotic Agency was the speaker in illegal drugs seminar, "Live Healthy Without Drugs", for youngsters (mostly high school students). The event took place from morning till afternoon. The VMC table was manned by Dodox Decaprio and his girlfriend (Nina).

Dr. Victor Pudjiadi performed a bizarre magic with one of the audiences 

 

Dr. Victor, as usual, performed a magic show to demonstrate his points on illegal drugs. Dodox Decaprio, one of best Semarang magicians, got an opportunity to perform a magic show with Dr. Victor on stage. VMC got several new members from Kendal. There were approximately more than 100 attendees during the seminar.

Dr. Victor Pudjiadi (left) and Dodox Decaprio (right)

Dr. Victor (left) and Nina (right)

Dodox Decaprio manned the VMC registration table

Indonesian - Themed Magic Competition

Indonesian - Themed Magic Competition

When? the 30th of November 2012 - 2nd of December 2012, 12:00 - 17:00.

Where? Fatahilah Museum, old town Jakarta.

What does it mean by Indonesian (traditional) - themed magic?

Wears traditional Indonesian costumes such as fisherman, farmer, ethnic costumes, etc and perform a magic routine related to the presented Indonesian theme.

 

Prize:

Champion: Rp. 3 000 000 ($USD 300) + trophy + VMC Souvenir + an airplane return tickets Jakarta - Bandung to participate in an International Magic Competition on the 25th - 27th of January 2012.

First Runner Up: Rp. 1 500 000 ($USD 150) + trophy + VMC Souvenir

Second Runner Up: Rp. 750 000 ($USD 75) + trophy + VMC Souvenir

Special recognition award 1, 2, and 3: Each receives Rp. 300 000 ($USD 30) + trophy + VMC Souvenir

 

Claim your victory as the best entertainer and the best costume!

 

Registration Fee:  Rp. 100 000 ($USD 10) for non VMC members and  Rp. 50 000 ($USD 5) for VMC members.

Information: Alexandra (+62 82 11 996 6617)

Scoring criteria:  Presentation (35),  Indonesian character (35), Audience response (15), and Skills (15)

Show duration for each contestant: 7 - 20 minutes.

Judges: Mr. Acun and Mr. Lie.              Organized by VMO.

Grandmaster VMC Hunt!

Grandmaster Victor Magic Club  Hunt!

MC: Dinno the Master

When?  The 24th, 25th, and the 26th of November 2012 from 12:00 till 17:00.

Where? Magic Cafe, Jakarta.

Categories: Classic, Close Up, Hypnotist, Mentalist, Bizarre, and Illusion. Show duration: 5 - 10 minutes each performer. Scoring is based on presentation entertainment value. 

Prize? Each category competes for The Best Award and cash award (Rp) as follow:

• Champion: Rp. 2 500 000 + trophy.
• First Runner Up: Rp. 1 500 000 + trophy.
• Second Runner Up: Rp. 750 000 + trophy.
•  Special recognition award 1, 2, and 3: Rp. 300 000 + trophy.

Registration fee: Rp. 100 000. VMC MEMBER: FREE REGISTRATION. Final registration: 22nd of November 2012 at 12:00.

Info: Magic Queen (Tel: 022 - 616 66 117, 08211 99 666 17) [BB: 2765E6E8]

The First VMC Semarang Magic Gathering

Another FREE Magic Gathering!

Victor Magic Club (VMC) now in Semarang.

So, VMC Semarang organized a free magic gathering for introduction.

When?  24th of November 2012, Saturday, from 16:00

Where? P’Diro Restaurant (second floor), Jl. Singosari Raya (next to Pelangi café).

How much Rp ($USD)? FREE!! Dinner also FREE.

Who are invited? Anyone who wants to know and learn magic. You don't have to be a VMC member.

What's the program?

Magic Fellowship (discussion / sharing about magic and magic business opportunity) with:

• Dr. Victor Pudjiadi (VMC CEO)
• Silvan Prayogo (VMC Vice President and President VMC Semarang).
• Magic Dealer session.
• Dinner and establishing good friendship among magicians.

PLEASE REGISTER in advance. Last registration is on Thursday, 22nd of November 2012, midnight.

How to join VMC and what are the advantages as VMC members? Click HERE