The Urban Circus – The Review

On the cool and windy Sunday afternoon, countless of people gathered at Marine Parade Community Club for an afternoon of magic/escape/belly dancing entertainment. It was just about show time at The Urban Circus.

The Urban Circus is the only performance this year made specially for the heartlanders and held in the heartlands. With tickets perfectly priced, it was a show families could enjoy together. We were treated to a feast of performances, from defying escape stunts to good old kids magic.

Larry kicked off the show with his signature fire act in a fast paced routine that was a visual treat. He also showed us why is he called the “Jackie Chan of Magic” by escaping from a see-through strait jacket and from a box filled with traps and locks with his nimble hands.

Don't worry guys! The Urban Circus is rated PG

Jazz then proceeded to marvel the audience with his parasol act. His manipulation skills was smooth and well executed. He also showed his versatility with his parasol manipulation, although he was in a highly suspicious outfit that was bulging out and it made him look fat too!

Charmain Koh came in next to entertain the crowd with her belly dancing moves. It would have been much better if she smiled more and enjoyed herself in the process. The routine could also have more variety in the dance moves and music to inject more energy to the performance.

Thereafter, Dean Wong came on the stage. Dean Wong, winner of OKTO’s One Minute of Fame and ConceptMagic’s Own The Stage, charmed the audience with his boyish and energetic routine. His well rehearsed routines, coupled with that cheeky smile of his, melted the hearts of many that day.

Boys and Girls... Kinetic Girl is here!

Last but not least, Kinetic Girl came out to wow her audience away with some fun-filled family magic with a twist – Family Illusion Shows. I know I know, Kinetic Girl’s magic is mainly targeted at kids but I found myself laughing along with the kids. Before you knew it, she had all the kids in the audience, including me, at the edge of their seats, glued to her performance!

Overall, it was an afternoon filled with visual treats, surprises, and loads of fun. Kudos to JC Sum and ‘Magic Babe’ Ning for bringing magic back into the heartlands. I especially look forward to more good magic from Dean and Kinetic Girl