He says being a part of the country's judiciary did not stop him from joining the club. Justice Jesus Elbinias, from the court of Appeals, has been fascinated by magic for a long time. SUPER CAPTION: Anders Barris, founder and President, Magic Circle It doesn't matter if you're a foreigner or a Filipino, if you're nine years old or 71, its all the same, all the same." And there's no age limit for it, like there's no cultural boundaries, you know, there's nothing. "They can hang out you know, together because their common interest is magic. Members say magicians have an image problem in the Philippines where they are regarded as carnival characters and little more. With a mere 15 members to start with, the Magic Circle now boasts 50 regulars. The club was founded a year ago by Anders Barris, a Danish entrepreneur after the success of his magic shop.
Leviste sometimes starts his staff meetings with a trick or two to make sure he has their undivided attention. SUPER CAPTION: Antonio Leviste, former Governor and Businessman Over a business luncheon or a formal dinner, I do what you call close-up magic and everybody will be amazed, and they'd be talking about it for weeks on end." "I think it's the greatest P-R and public speaking tool. Some of the businessmen even admit it's a useful tool for helping with their business dealings. The Philippines amateur magicians say it's a form of therapy that makes them forget their outside lives. SUPERCAPTION: Rannie Raymundo, Filipino singer "You'll edit this? Can we do it again? (laughter)" Some new tricks take a little mastering - as Rannie Raymundo, one of the Philippines' most popular singers, demonstrated.
Unlike other deeply secretive Magic Circles, there is no rivalry to be found here - members even teach each other tricks. The group is a motley collection of doctors, business executives, expatriates, lawyers - and even singers.ĭespite their hectic schedules, they're all committed to their Thursday Magic Circle meetings.
#JOINING THE MAGIC CIRCLE PROFESSIONAL#
These members of the Philippines Magic Circle have successful professional lives - but are looking for a little magic.
The Philippines Magic Circle is on the up and up and is hoping to extend its membership to 500 in the next few years. By day they are doctors, singers and business executives, but on a Thursday night, they make a little magic.
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