Get the kids out of the house for one last weekend of fun before they head back to school. The College of Magic is hosting its Magicana Junior Magic Champs at the Homecoming Centre (former Fugard Theatre) this Saturday, 7 October.
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Eleven talented young magicians from the Western Cape have been selected to compete in the champs for the ultimate Junior Magician titles
The champs consist of 2 contests, the first at 3pm is Close-up Magic. Expect to be wowed by card magic, sleight of hand and other up-close feats that require great skill to perform.
Second is the Stage Magic contest, which takes place at 7.30pm. These young performers will showcase amazing mentalism, illusions and a diverse range of jaw-dropping stage magic. All the contestants have been working hard to hone their skills and get creative with their acts.
‘Having trained at the college under seasoned magicians in close-up and stage magic, the young magicians will showcase their own unique style of entertainment,’ said David Gore, founder of the college.
‘We’re always very proud of the exceptional standard of our contestants who have been working hard over the last few months to deliver acts that are entertaining and mystifying.’
This year is the first contest collaboration with Canadian magic organisation Magicana. Magicana shares the same passion for the art of magic and young people and is investing in future talent as the name sponsor of this revitalised event.
Each contestant has a local or international ‘magic mentor’ that assists them in achieving excellent results by both local and international standards.
‘This exciting experience encourages the contestants to push their boundaries and maximise their performance potential. As a result, the standard of the contest is exceptionally high,’ says Gore.
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The event is suitable for the whole family. It will be held in two different venues that are each perfect for their respective contest. The Close-Up Championship will be staged in the Avalon Auditorium, while the Stage Magic Championship will take place in the Star Theatre within the Homecoming Centre.
Visit Quicket to book seats for this enchanting evening.
The College of Magic is based in Claremont, in the southern suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. It has been teaching the theatrical performing art of magic and its allied arts, as well as vital life skills, to children and adults from all walks of life since 1980.
Its young students have been featured locally and internationally, performing all over the world to appreciative audiences. Some participants from previous Junior Magic Championships have successfully pursued a professional career as a magicians.
As a non-profit organisation, donations help keep the college doors open. Find out more at www.collegeofmagic.com
Magicana is a Canadian not-for-profit arts organisation dedicated to the study, exploration and advancement of magic as a performing art. Magicana is governed by a volunteer board of directors. Julie Eng serves as Magicana’s executive director and David Ben as its artistic director.
Find out more at www.magicana.com
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