Redefine Magic The Gathering 2009 – The Experience

I have one confession to make. I forgot to take photos… FREAK. This event was so awesome that both Vogue and I was too caught up soaking in the atmosphere that we completely couldn’t care less about taking photos. I’ll remember to take photos next time so that we can share the experience better the readers out there. Promise!

So… Lets begin by saying that this Redefine Magic: The Gathering 2009 is the coolest event ever. There were dealer booths and magic dvds/gimmicks/props were on sale for the cheapest prices ever. However, the flash paper I bought seem to light up really slowly… Does anyone know how to fix it?

The gathering started off with a card history and sleight of hands by Sharkie. (Is it spelt like that?) He gave us a brief introduction on the sleights of hands both a gambler and a magician uses. His technique was impeccable! Everyone had nothing but applauses for both his students and him. Imagine seeing second deals, bottom deals done like it was a piece of cake! Swapping cards, palming them, switching them. He knew it all!

Next, we had the luxury of seeing Paul Romhany’s Charlie Chaplin Act! It was highly entertaining. He was so into character that I could only see Charlie Chaplin in front of me even though logically he is Paul with make-up on! It was performing art at its finest.

After which, it was up to Nique to mind boggle us with his mentalism routine. It was highly thought provoking and left all wandering… He also managed to inject some humor into his act, ensuring that his mentalism routine continue to be engaging and entertaining.

The following lecture was done by none other than Paul Romhany himself. Despite being pressed for time, his lecture provided food for thought. It allowed us to create new and original routines, inspired by his handling of the signature tricks he always performs.

There was a short break before the grand finale, which had many performers, including Alex T, Sherman Tang, Frankie Yeo and last but not least, Jeremy Pei himself, performing a Reed McClintock mega coin routine.

I must give special mention to Frankie’s routine because he was controlling a puppet who was controlling a puppet. That sounds confusing, because it is! I have never seen Rocky the Raccoon performed mini-size before. Well… I have also never seen a puppet do a snowstorm. Boy, seeing is believing. In magic, anything is possible I guess. That is probably why magic is so magical!

(P.S. Even thought there ain’t no photos, check out this video. Thank goodness for youtube!)

Well… What else can I say? See you at the Redefine Magic The Gathering 2010!