Did you know that June 1st is the Children’s Day (\u513f\u7ae5\u8282 \u00e9rt\u00f3ng ji\u00e9) in China? While it is also United Nation’s Global Day of Parents (\u7236\u6bcd f\u00f9m\u01d4), RAO Jie (\u9976\u6d01), a QUB graduate whose English name is June, has been committed to bringing happiness to children and their families through her magic power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In China, Children\u2019s Day takes place on 1st<\/sup> June each year. As a magician (\u9b54\u672f\u5e08 m\u00f3sh\u00f9sh\u012b), I’ve been participating in a sequence of magic performances (\u9b54\u672f\u8868\u6f14 m\u00f3sh\u00f9 bi\u01ceoy\u01cen)<\/em> for children since the festival is just around the corner.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Based in a cultural and recreational centre in Wuhan, Hubei province, I often perform magic shows on weekends mainly targeted for children and their families. The performances, in general, walk the audience through modern and ancient times with relative tricks (\u620f\u6cd5 x\u00ecf\u01ce), which are a real feast for the eyes. The show ends with an educational segment, when children are invited to the stage to experience magic up close as well as learn a trick themselves.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nA group photo after June’s magic performance. Photo credit: Rao Jie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
This show enjoys great popularity as it engages the younger generation in some wonderful experiences, which deliver both happiness and the message that nothing is impossible<\/strong> (\u4e00\u5207\u7686\u6709\u53ef\u80fd y\u00edqi\u00e8 ji\u0113 y\u01d2u k\u011bn\u00e9ng). During this show, children are exposed to magic moments and incredible interactions. Theatres are always filled with laughter and wonder. It is the greatest thing in the world to see children\u2019s happy and amazed faces. Meanwhile, adults, mainly the parents, also are given a chance to laugh and wonder carefreely (\u80e1\u731c\u4e71\u60f3 h\u00fa c\u0101i lu\u00e0n xi\u01ceng) like children \u2013 being curious (\u597d\u5947 h\u00e0oq\u00ed) about and believing in everything with a pure heart.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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While we are unable to watch June’s magic show on site in China, there is still a chance for you to enjoy one of her performances recorded for our Chinese New Year 2021 celebration. Click the link below to access the recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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