MASA MAGIC wins international magic competition for second time
MASA MAGIC (center) poses with his first-place trophy at the Magic Castle’s “Strolling Magic Showdown” competition. (Photograph provided by Magic Castle)
October 10, 2019 Ryukyu Shimpo
Okinawan magician MASA MAGIC took first place in the Strolling Magic Showdown, an event in which magicians from around the globe compete in Los Angeles. This is the second win for MASA MAGIC, who won the competition for the first time in June of last year.
The Strolling Magic Showdown is held three times a year at the Magic Castle, an institution known to many as the “mecca of magic,” which attracts magicians from all corners of the world. Judges designated by the Magic Castle assesses the ten competing magicians from around the world.
MASA MAGIC performed on October 8, showing off his tricks in front of 35 judges before successfully taking first place.
The Okinawan native studied broad in the U.S. after graduating high school. It was during this time that he honed his skills, performing at restaurants and at parties. He became the first Japanese magician to pass the Magic Castle audition in 2016.
(English translation by T&CT and Monica Shingaki)
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