Magic is a mysterious and attractive term. The magician’s move on the stage is always elusive: some things can disappear, more things can be conjured out of thin air, and they can even read the audience’s thoughts. From the props to the magician himself, the assistant, to every character who appears on the stage, magic can always create surprises. This mysterious art deeply attracts every audience, and also intrigued me to spend plenty of time to research and become a magical performer in the eyes of all audience.
I started learning professional magic from very young. I think perfect and stunning performance is the combination of day-to-day hard practice and the moment of brilliance.
During these years, I am very grateful to the people around me for giving me a lot of performance opportunities. I also thank my family for their support for me to perusing this art. While studying abroad, I have also met so many outstanding young magicians who are performing on international platforms. This motivates me a lot. In the future, I want to keep my hardworking and advance the progress of magical art with all my friends.
- When did you become interested in magic?
In fact, I have been interested since a very young age. I remember the small boxes, rings and all kinds of that stuff sold by the small stores around my elementary school. At that time, I was so intrigued by these toys. In the past, there were also some daily magic tricks taught on TV programs. I watched them every day. In the beginning, I just used the small toys, or some little items made by myself to show the trick to my friends and family. And I think this is my starting point of interest in magic. It encouraged me to never give up in the midway of practicing and performing magic. I always want to be the one who can bring some magical.
- When you started to learn magic professionally?
Haha, when someone asked me this question, I always say: since I was born! Actually, from my high school, some fellow students formed a magic club on campus. I ran to the recruiting events as a non-brainer. Fortunately, there was a professional magician from outside the school who could be the instructor for us and taught our professional magic performance. Since that time, I have officially got into the professional magic world. I am also very grateful to my high school alma mater for giving me a lot of performance opportunities in a lot of big stages. I also thank my family for their support for me to perusing this art. I feel very lucky to study abroad. In foreign countries, I have met many outstanding young magicians. In the future, I hope to achieve that high standard and advance the progress of magic art with all my magician friends.
- What’s the meaning of magic performance to you?
I want to be a dream maker. Back to a child, everyone had imagined that he or she could fly like a bird. Then you jumped up and failed, knowing that people cannot fly. You knew it and grew up gradually. You understand that everything around and does not feel any fantasy. Suddenly one day, all the mystery feelings came back. Then your immediate response should be, laugh. You seem to be back to childhood. So, for me the meaning of performing magic has never been showing the sleight of hand or so-called “superpower”, I want to bring everyone the feeling of happiness, joy, and surprise.
- Any plans for magic in the future?
I feel very lucky to study abroad and be able to see the world boarder and clearer. Not only for my studies but also for my magic. In foreign countries, I have met many outstanding young magicians. They have more superb skills, advanced knowledge of the magical art. I also realized that there is still a lot of room for improvement for Chinese magic enthusiasts. In the future, I hope to achieve that high standard and advance the progress of magic art with all my magician friends. With a couple of magic partners, we have registered the non-profit organization “International Association of Chinese Magicians” in Los Angeles. We are planning to integrate advanced magic resources together and promote more outstanding young magicians to the international stages.
Yi Shu 