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As the vibrant festivities of the Chinese New Year approaches, individuals and event planners seek unique and captivating Chinese New Year magic shows to add an extra touch of magic to their celebrations. Among the plethora of choices available, a magic act stands out as an exceptional and culturally resonant option.

Lunar New Year is widely celebrated in Asia – The Lunar New Year is a public holiday that is observed over multiple days in China, DPRK, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, and Vietnam.

In this article, we explore the various types of magic acts that can elevate your Chinese New Year celebration, creating an enchanting atmosphere for guests of all ages.

1. Traditional Chinese Magic:

To infuse an authentic touch into your Chinese New Year celebration, consider booking a magic act that incorporates traditional Chinese elements. It is said that magic originated in China like the linking rings, kuma tube, 3 peas (三仙归豆), live fishing, fish bowls appearance, and many more!

These mesmerizing acts are closely guarded secrets, hence you can usually book these acts only from China.

2. Interactive Chinese New Year Magic Show for Family Fun:

Chinese New Year is a time for families to come together and celebrate. Interactive Chinese New Year magic shows that engage both children and adults can be the perfect choice. There are not many magicians who specialize in such interactive performances because it takes a lot to customise to suit the theme with such educational content.

Mr Bottle from Singapore has a Chinese New Year magic show as he was booked for a series of school and mall events. can create an immersive experience that brings families closer while leaving them in awe of the magical moments they’ve witnessed.

3. Bian Lian (变脸）/ Masking Changing Acts

This traditional act originated in China as part of the Sichuan Opera and has since spread around the world. Because of its Chinese elements, many corporate event planners like to book this for their Chinese New Year luncheon and CNY events.

You can find mask changers (变脸大师） who can do this in Korea, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and many parts of Asia. Hence the great thing is that you need not fly them in to pay for extras like airfare or accommodation.

Mask-changing performance

4. Fortune-Telling Magic:

Incorporate an element of mystique and fortune-telling into your Chinese New Year celebration by booking a magician who specializes in this intriguing art. Guests can be treated to personalized predictions, readings, or mystical illusions that leave them pondering the possibilities of the upcoming year. This type of magic act adds an extra layer of excitement and curiosity to the festivities.

5. Close-up Magic:

For a modern twist that blends cultural diversity with the magic of the Chinese New Year, consider booking a roving magician as a pre-dinner fringe activity for your guests. Request the magician to seamlessly fuse elements from various traditions. This could include incorporating Western magic with Chinese symbolism or infusing traditional Chinese magic with contemporary illusions. One of the most popular items to use is of course money! You can also request the magician to give out 4D lottery numbers, etc.

The result is a performance that appeals to a diverse audience while maintaining the essence of the Lunar New Year celebrations.

What book your magicians through Asia Magicians Network?

As Asia Magicians Network is a platform created by magicians for magicians, we understand magic very well. As you plan your Chinese New Year celebration, talk to us about your needs as you consider adding well-executed magic acts to add an extra layer of joy and wonder.

Whether you opt for traditional Chinese magic, interactive performances, masking changing, fortune-telling, or close-up magic, the right magic act can create unforgettable memories and make your event truly enchanting.

Book a magician who understands the significance of the festival and can tailor their performance to complement the spirit of renewal, good fortune, and prosperity that defines the Chinese New Year. May your celebration be filled with magic, laughter, and joy in the year ahead!