Sixth Star to Produce Magic Tournament in Malaysia
In a recent press release, Sixth Star Entertainment and Marketing announced that it had been selected, in association with David Sandy Productions and Cannon Creative, to produce a world class magic event at Genting City of Entertainment, a resort in Malaysia.
The event's main feature will be a "World Invitational Tournament" that stars top magicians from around the world, including invited champions and rising stars. It will also feature strolling close-up artists, magic seminars, competitions and sessions for children and adults.
The tournament, officially recognized and sanctioned by the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM), will take place from November 17 - 25, 2007. In an effort to establish this event as one of the world's foremost magic competitions, Genting will feature this tournament on an annual basis for five years.
Magic in Malaysia
The event was proposed to IBM officials by Sixth Star Entertainment president Doug Jones and David Sandy at the recent IBM board meeting in Las Vegas. Magic has long been a favorite on the Genting entertainment stages. International magicians are frequently booked as star entertainers, and the resort is currently featuring the spectacle “Fly,” with large stage illusions.
By sanctioning this tournament, IBM hopes to increase awareness of magic in Southeast Asia, expand its membership and strengthen its position as the world's largest magician organization with over 13,000 members in 73 countries.
Genting’s Mountain Resort
According to the release, Genting's mountain resort complex, an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur, features the largest hotel in the world with more than 10,000 rooms, numerous entertainment venues, 100 retail shops and 70 restaurants ranging from casual to elegant dining,.
Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Sixth Star Entertainment specializes in entertainment services for the corporate, special event, casino, resort and cruise industries. Cannon Creative offers entertainment and special event planning.
David Sandy Productions, Inc. is currently producing five shows in Branson, MO and has many past successes in the management of magic events. Sandy is a former IBM International President and an honorary lifetime member of the Academy of Magical Arts.
Uncle Bob
Hey Uncle bob, how to we get to take part in this competition?
When I have more info, I will post them in the forum.
Uncle Bob
Is the competition for professionals only or amatures also can join?