The 9th AMA Magic Convention in Davao, Philippines

The 9th AMA Magic Convention. 14 - 17 September 2012. This is going to be an awesome magic event. Great magicians will be there. Contact James Infiesto for more information. Email: waigeeboy@yahoo.com. Mobile phone number: +63 910 204 11 99.

Asian Stars of Magic, The 14th and 15th of September 2012, 20:00, UM Matina Gym, Davao City, Philippines. Silvan Prayogo (Indonesian Magician from Semarang city) will perform.

This announcement was posted by Silvan Prayogo, Indonesian magician from Semarang city, Central Java Province, Indonesia.

[Pengumuman ini dipublikasikan oleh Silvan Prayogo, pesulap Semarang dari Jawa Tengah].

Silvan Prayogo Resigned From Semarang Magic Community

Silvan Prayogo Resigned From Semarang Magic Community

I, Silvan Prayogo, had been a member of Semarang Magic Community (SMC) since the 27th of July 2010 and was elected as the captain of Semarang Magic Community on July 2011. I resigned from Semarang Magic Community on the seventh of July 2012 and therefore effectively ended my service as their captain. I also no longer participate in the management of SMC's Facebook and Twitter since my resignation.

SMC has made great progress and achievements in its two years of existence, aside from regular gatherings and magic show events, such as:

• The first Indonesian magic organization to have an official and well - managed website.
• The first Indonesian magic organization to have official and well - managed internet social medias.
• The first Indonesian magic organization to attend AMA - FISM general board meeting to apply for an AMA membership.
• The first Indonesian magic organization to host a magic convention in Indonesia with an overseas magic organization. Hence, Garuda Merlion Magic Convention with IBM 115 Singapore.
• The first Indonesian magic organization to host the most economical magic convention with an overseas magic organization in Indonesia. Two - days magic convention (with dinner) at a cost of Rp. 100 000 ($USD 11) for SMC members and Rp. 150 000 ($USD 16) for non - SMC members.

Hopefully SMC may progress further with better dedication from its members.

You may directly contact me for any inquiries:

Email: thegreatsilvan@gmail.com

Facebook / Google Search: Silvan Prayogo

Blog: www.silvan.blogdetik.com OR www.silvanmagic.blogspot.com 

Mobile phone number: +62 811 272 6533 or +62 8174 174 770

Thank you very much to all of you (SMC members and non - SMC members, magicians and non - magicians) who showed great support and appreciation during my leadership.

Best regards,

SILVAN PRAYOGO

The 11th Magic Gathering of Semarang Magic Community: Magic and Comedy

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

Last update: 1 July 2012, Sunday

After previous months excitements, Semarang Magic Community held the 11th Magic Gathering on Monday, the 18th of June 2012 in Manggala Food Court, Semarangcity, Indonesia. The gathering was rather unique because it highlighted comedy-themed magic shows. Thus, the 11th Semarang Magic Community Magic Gathering had outrageously hilarious  stand up comedian guest stars, Mr. Agung Siomay and Wowot. They successfully brought out the funny side of magic although they are not magicians.

This brilliant gathering was opened for public viewing and organized by Bebbo Denoberto who specialized in comedy magic. He was also the MC during our 11th magic gathering. Bebbo Denoberto creatively threw quizzes. Those who were the first to correctly answer the quizzes won magic tricks.

The entry ticket for the 11th magic gathering was Rp. 5000 (±$USD 0.50) per person (member price) and Rp. 10 000 (± $USD 1) per person (non-member). Ticket price did not include dinner and drinks.

The  gathering announced Semarang Magic Community's next public events (stay tune!). Furthermore, membership cards will no longer be issued (for new members) and reproduced (for current members) as of June 18 2012 because funds will be allocated mostly for activities and promotions.

Abdullah Alaydrus from Salatiga city (± 1 hour drive from Semarang) opened tonight's entertainment with his linking ring routine. Audiences gasped when Abdullah Alaydrus threw one of the rings high in the air and immediately linked when it landed onto another ring.

Wowot escorted audiences into stand up magic comedy routine. He threw a few funny comments about magic and magicians. Wowot also shared his magic skills such as how to teach hypnotism. That's right, he taught us how to teach hypnotism. Then, he taught us how to kill a clan of mosquitoes with our wallets.

Semarang Magic Community was also honored by one of the young members, Yustika Fatima, who presented her school handy craft work. Yustika Fatima is a junior high school student. Yustika Fatima claimed she spent hours to make the handy craft. It is the Semarang Magic Community logo made of wool strings. Her school teacher awarded an A grade for her handy craft.

After dinner, El Cazo DeJavu demonstrated his bizarre magic routine such as inserting objects (nails, spoon, and knife) into his nostrils. He claimed that his power came from a magic lucky charm hidden inside a white envelope. El Cazo then invited one of the audiences to try the lucky charm. El Cazo DeJavu sliced the audience's arm with a large chopping knife. Amazingly, nothing happened to the arm. Uncle Valentino challenged El Cazo's magic power. Uncle Valentino refused to El Cazo's lucky charm. Uncle Valentino sliced his own arm with the large knife. Inevitably, he bleed. Audiences were shocked for awhile until Uncle Valentino announced that it was all a prank to fool everyone. He was ok. Audiences laughed with a relief.

Agung Siomay, a senior stand up comedian, took the stage for his hilarious stand up comedy routine. He shared his occupation-changing experience and relates it to the life of magicians. Agung Siomay taught us (magicians) how to deliver funny stories in our magic routines.

The magic gathering was nicely ended with Uncle Valentino magic show. He performed the levitation magic, umbrella productions, and many more. Funny mishaps happened during his shows. Audiences laughed while wondering how did the magic happen.

Note: more photos are available in Semarang Magic Community Facebook.

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

Semarang Magic Community Magic Show at Trangkil Sugar Factory

Semarang Magic 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.

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).

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.

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.

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.