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20th Busan International Magic Festival Kicks Off with “Magic Fantasia” — A Spectacular Family Magic Show!

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The magic city of Busan will come alive with enchantment as the 20th Busan International Magic Festival (BIMF) opens with its first performance, "Magic Fantasia," on April 12 (Sat) and 13 (Sun) at the Small Theater of the Busan Citizens’ Hall.

Mayor Park Heong-joon and Kang Yeol-woo, Executive Chair of the BIMF Organizing Committee, announced that this opening program is designed to create a touching and mysterious magical experience for audiences, perfectly timed with the beginning of the new school term.

"Magic Fantasia" promises to go beyond a typical magic show, offering families a unique opportunity to spend quality time together through wondrous and heartwarming performances.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the festival adopts the slogan “Magic Beyond Time” and showcases classic magic infused with cutting-edge technology, delivering immersive performances that transcend generations.

The Magic Fantasia show features four distinct magic acts, enjoyable for both children and adults, making it ideal for family audiences.

Featured Acts:

• ●Circus Magic: A colorful fire show by an Indian magician, blending circus and magic in a thrilling opening performance.

• ●Classic Magic: Elegant and timeless illusions that highlight the fine artistry of traditional magic.

• ●LED Fantasy: A fusion of technology and art, presenting a radiant light show with unique showmanship.

• ●Magic Harmony: A dynamic mix of magic and dance that creates a magical, energetic experience.

Tickets are available online through YES24, Naver, Interpark, and NOLI, with on-site ticket purchases also available.
More information is accessible via the official BIMF website (www.hibimf.org) or its social media channels (Instagram, Blog, etc.).

For inquiries, please contact the BIMF Secretariat at ☎ 051-626-7002.

Cho Yoo-jang, Director of Culture for Busan, stated:

“The Busan International Magic Festival is a beloved, family-friendly event that draws strong public interest every year.
This year’s opening program will break the boundaries of traditional magic and offer fresh inspiration and fun, so we encourage all citizens to join us and experience the wonder.”

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Attachment 1: Magic Fantasia Overview

• ●Date: April 12 (Sat), 5:00 PM / April 13 (Sun), 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM

• ●Venue: Small Theater, Busan Citizens’ Hall

• ●Program: Family-friendly magic gala show with interactive segments

• ●Admission: KRW 10,000 per person

• ●Organized by: Busan International Magic Festival Organizing Committee

Full BIMF 2025 Overview (20th Edition)

• ●Period: April–December 2025

• ●Locations: Busan Cinema Center, Busan Citizens’ Hall, Haeundae Gunam-ro, etc.

• ●Budget: KRW 3.42 billion (city funding: 3B, district: 120M, private: 300M)

• ●Participants: 100 magicians, 50,000 audience members expected

• ●Main Events: Magic Convention, Magic Fantasia, Magic Busking, Christmas Gala Show, and more

Attachment 2: Magic Fantasia Performers

• ●Park Jun-young – Circus Magic

• ●Choi Ian – Classic Magic

• ●Park Jong-won – LED Fantasy

• ●Loki Art – Magic Harmony