*scape launched their newly built youth building at the heart of town with much fanfare and festivities on 19-20 June. It was also an explosive weekend for us, where more than 20 magicians and volunteers mingled and performed closeup magic with thousands of shoppers and youths there.

It was a night to remember, starting with stage performances by stellar magicians such as Sherman Tang, Danny Koh and our very own, Priscilla Khong, Kai and Eugene Lim. They entertained and wowed the audience, both young and old with their engaging acts such as doves production, straitjacket escape, OLEC and much more. It was certainly an eye-opener for many.

Armed with only a deck of cards, some vouchers, badges and nerves of steel, the rest of us begin to plough the ground and worked our magic at *scape. It was an exhilarating experience for us to perform street magic before a “live” audience. Although it was rather challenging in the beginning to approach a stranger on the street and perform, it became easier and fun even, as we see the reactions of the shocked audience. It encouraged us to come out of our shells and to “just do it”. I was especially impressed by the younger magicians among us, such as Travis, Daryl and Anthony who gave their best and persevered on in spite of the many rejections.

Overall, it was a fun-filled event and an invaluable experience for the magicians and volunteers of the Magic Circle of L&P.  Kudos to everyone who helped to make this *scape launch a raging success! A big thank you!

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