Magic Shows

There is no magic in magic shows anymore. I wonder if there are any magic shows anymore in the world, what with the secrets of the ‘magic’ displays having been revealed on the TVs.

In Malaysia, on the Astro TV channel AXN, on every Thursday at 9 pm, there is the all-revealing program called ‘Breaking the magician’s code’. I have never seen such an exciting and enlightening show anywhere. You can call me a ‘frog under the shell’, but that is the truth. Only now, I have been enlightened about the tricks of the trade of the ‘magic’ shows. The back stage people, their spot-on-time actions, the doubles, the electrical and electronic machines and gadgets, the hidden compartments, disillusioning mirrors; Wow! So much technological equipments and activities being performed at the back, hidden from viewers’ sights, to bring about that deceptive illusion in the viewers’ minds! No sorcery involved at all; the 'magic' brought about by the precision timing of men and machine!

The Astro TV Company has my heartiest commendation and regards for presenting such an excellent show. May this good work be continued.