Into its fourth year running, Republic Poly’s annual magic highlight took place at the Republic Cultural Center located inside Republic Polytechnic itself. This is a must go event for everyone! (Provided the ticket prices stays at $5…)

Grand Magic Show 2010

The Grand Magic Show 2010 featured Republic Polytechnic students from the RP magic interest group and also four professional magicians – Kyle Ravin, Kiki Tay, Jeremy Pei, and Alex Tan.

Alex Tan was the overall MC for the night, and showed us his new sculpted body and biceps. I was also very impressed as he fluently and confidently played the role of Emcee for the night, tickling the audiences with his witty and original jokes.

Look carefully guys.. Not the silk but my biceps!

The first part of the show involved performances from the RP magic interest group. Arun Mathyvanan, Yip Chi Chieh, Tan Yeow Chong, Goh Kian Kiat and Cheug Wai Hoe came on stage to wow us with their magic. Although there were minor flashes here and there, they seem well rehearsed. I am especially impressed with Chueng Wai Hoe, who displayed intense hand dexterity and advanced sleight of hand by performing his CD act, probably inspired by the FISM winner Ha Seol-Hui. Dr Loke Han Ying, the adviser for the magic interest group, also performed his mind blogging rope routine.

The second part of the show involved acts of the professional magicians. Kiki Tay came up first and was THE highlight of the entire show. From the very start, he had everybody loosening up, laughing uncontrollably as we watched his antics with Miss Mo. He ended his routine with a touch of ingenuity and  left everyone craving for more.

Please do not break the magicians code.. Or you will end up like Kiki DEAD.

Kyle Ravin was up next and he showed us other talents by Emceeing and Ventriloquism. He capped of his performance with a very professional, very original illusion that fused design and magic. At just 20 years of age, you have got to admire this young chap!

Jeremy Pei did the finale act for the night. He showed us that he has many tricks up his sleeve by levitating a never-before-seen dancing MULTI COLOURED lightstick and even appearing his pet parrot. For his finale act, he did a heart warming routine. However, it felt out of genre for Jeremy, who is well known for his dynamic and fact paced routines and lacked sincerity in the routine.

Another breakthrough magic performance by Jeremy!

Overall, the night was filled with funny moments, intense moments, and heart warming moments. I am certainly proud to say that magic as an art has been evolving and advancing in Singapore and look forward to the The Grand Magic Show 2011!

*Many thanks to Dawn and the group at Fever Avenue for the photos.