"HOCUS REFOCUSED: CHIN-CHIN IS PART OF A NEW BREED OF MAGICIANS WHO ARE UPDATING THE CRAFT..."
- OAKLAND TRIBUNE
"MAGIC TRANSFORMED FOR THE NEXT GENERATION"
- CONTRA COSTA TIMES
"AMAZING ACT"
- MARGARET CHO, COMEDIAN
"HE'S GOOD"
- GAVIN NEWSOM, MAYOR OF SAN FRANCISCO
"A BOLD PERSONALITY AND A HAIRSTYLE TO MATCH..."
- ASIAN ENQUIRER
"...NOT A MAGICIAN, AN ENTERTAINER THAT DOES MAGIC"
- ASIANWEEK
"UNBELIEVABLE... LITERALLY UNBELIEVABLE."
- DOUG MCCONNELL, TV HOST
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On April 6th, San Francisco-born magician Chin-Chin will bring his award-winning brand of magic to Yoshi's Jazz Club, in San Francisco’s famed Fillmore District! Chin-Chin will be the first magician to perform a stage magic show at Yoshi's, one of the Bay Area's most recognized and notable venues! A venue that has seen some of the world's most popular and notable musicians will add magic to its resume! Yoshi’s lobby Ultra Lounge, Bar and Restaurant will play host to Chin-Chin with a special guest performance by the Freeze.
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
Doors open @ 9:00pm - Admission Only $7.00
- inside -
YOSHI'S SF
~ Ultra Lounge Bar & Restaurant ~
1330 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: 415.655.5600
Direct Ticket Link: http://sfyoshis2.inticketing.com/events/89306
Calender Link: http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/jazzclub/artist/show/1253
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CHIN-CHIN NAMED 2009 BEST OF THE BAY!!! |
Chin-Chin named Best Magician in the San Francisco Bay Area by the Readers of the San Francisco Bay Guardian
35 years ago, The San Francisco Bay Guardian began publishing its annual 'Best of the Bay' awards issue, promoting the Bay Area's best people, dining, entertainment and much more. The 2009 issue, released July 29th names Chin-Chin as the winner of the Best of the Bay "Best Magician" category! The readers of the Guardian voted over 8,000 times for over 100 categories! Thank you to all of Chin-Chin's supporters who took the time to vote and make this award possible!
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THE MAGIC OF CHIN-CHIN : HOCUS REFOCUSED |
Here's to a successful 3-month run that is now over. Thank you very much.
Chin-Chin, an "International Champion Magician" and S.F.s 3-Time Magician of the Year, invites you to a thought-provoking journey sewn together with illusion, a vivid soundscape, dance, philosophy and imagination. Explore a world of magic seen through the eyes of a Chinese-Korean American. Discover the magic again!
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Chin-Chin featured in 'Koream Journal' |
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 (December 2008) Los Angeles, CA -- Chin-Chin was featured in the December issue of the 'Koream Journal' - a Hollywood-based monthly international magazine that chronicles the achievements of Korean Americans. The magazine is available at newstands across the United states and Korea. Established in 1990, KoreAm Journal is a rapidly growing monthly magazine that highlights the news, stories and issues of Korean Americans nationwide. What started as a local paper went national in 1997 with a new journal format. In February 1999 KoreAm Journal emerged as a glossy magazine. For more information: www.koreamjournal.com |
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Chin-Chin chosen for YouTube LIVE! |
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Clockwise: Chin-Chin on Youtube LIVE stage, Chin-Chin poses next to schedule with his name, Chin-Chin smiles with grammy-nominated singer/producer, Akon, Chin-Chin poses with bay-area hip-hop artist Mistah F.A.B. There are thousands of videos of magicians online, but YouTube turned to Chin-Chin. On November 22nd, Google video site YouTube hosted its first-ever live event, a San Francisco gathering its active users named YouTube Live--"part concert, part variety show, and part party." The event took place in front of an audience at the Herbst Pavilion in Fort Mason Center and streamed live on the Web, as well as in the air, on the planes of sponsor Virgin America.
Performers at the San Francisco event included Web-birthed "celebrities" such as rapper Soulja Boy Tell'em, Katy Perry, Tay "Chocolate Rain" Zonday, LisaNova, and William Sledd, as well as a few mainstream acts, such as Akon and Will.i.am, the Black Eyed Peas frontman whose Barack Obama-supporting "Yes We Can" music video was a wild success on YouTube.
The executives at YouTube were looking for entertainment for the event's pre-party and turned to its library of videos to choose an entertaining, edgy magician that they felt would be a huge hit. After watching dozens of videos of magicians, Chin-Chin was their choice! For more information on YouTube LIVE, visit www.youtube.com/live.
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Chin-Chin interviewed on KGO radio |
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On September 11th, Chin-Chin was interviewed on the afternoon news on KGO radio (810 AM) here in San Francisco. He was asked several questions including about his recent PCAM Gold Medal, how he began his career in magic, and quite the conversation developed around his hair and costume! Chin-Chin even performed a trick for the hosts, Rosie Allen and Greg Jarrett, live on air!
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Chin-Chin Strikes Gold at PCAM Pro Challenge |
 Photos by Elton & Anne Kelly [www.magic4us.com]
(07-12-2008) Monterey,CA -- Chin-Chin was the winner of the 2008 Pacific
Coast Association of Magicians(PCAM) Pro Challenge, claiming the Gold
Medal and the $1000 cash prize this past weekend in Monterey, CA. Six
professional calibers performers were chosen to compete in this
prestigious contest, which was judged by the attending audience. 2006
Lance Burton award-winner Sterling Dietz (Lynden, WA) finished 2nd,
claiming the silver, and the bronze went to Trevor Watters and Lorena
(Vancouver,BC) Founded in 1933, PCAM incorporates chapters around the
entire Pacific Rim, including Japan, Hawaii, California, and western
Canada. Past winners of the PCAM pro challenge include Danny Cole,
Sylvester the Jester, and Jason Byrne.
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Chin-Chin Shines At The Magic Castle |
(05-12-2008) Hollywood, CA -- Chin-Chin's week at the Castle was an absolute breakthrough. He was greeted by warm smiles and left to thunderous applause each and every night. One audience member even commented, "Wow, you're really making magic modern."
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Chin-Chin featured on "Nissan's Bay Area Backroads" |
(03-01-2008) San Francisco, CA -- Chin-Chin was featured on "Nissan's Bay Area Backroads", which airs on KRON-TV (local channel 4) Saturdays and Sundays at 6:00pm. Bay Area Backroads is the San Francisco Bay Area's longest-running locally produced television show, following host Doug McConnell around the Bay Area for the past 15 years. The segment shed light on the Bay Area magic scene, including its history, citing San Francisco resident and world-renowned magician Carter The Great. In the same breath, Chin-Chin is pronounced "The New Breed". Enjoy!
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Chin-Chin to Perform at the Magic Castle |
(02-16-2008) Hollywood, CA -- The prestigious Academy of Magical Arts selected Chin-Chin to perform at the world famous Hollywood Magic Castle from May 5th-11th, 2008, in Hollywood, CA. The Magic Castle is widely regarded as the most renowned venue for magic in the United States. This spring, come see Chin-Chin and the D.U.V Act dazzle in the Palace of Mystery.
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Chin-Chin featured performer for mayor Gavin Newsom |
(10-25-2007) San Francisco, CA -- Chin-Chin was honored as the sole entertainer for San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom at Rassela's Jazz Club in San Francisco. The event was a fundraising mixer for the mayor's re-election campaign. Chin-Chin baffled Mayor Newsom with some sleight-of-hand, to which the mayor responded, "Amazing... absolutely amazing."
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Chin-Chin Chosen as IBM Gold Medal Finalist |
Chin-Chin receives finalist award from IBM international president Fred Casto.
Finalists: (left to right) Chin-Chin, Youth Winner Sterling Dietz, Shen Juan, Raymond,
Shayna Reed, Shinichiro Ito, IBM International President Fred Casto.
(06-30-2007) Reno, NV -- The International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) selected Chin-Chin as one of only 5 adult finalists for the prestigious IBM Gold Medal of Excellence. IBM, one of the world's foremost magic organizations, boasts notable members such as Lance Burton and David Copperfield. The contest, part of IBM's 79th Annual Convention, included 30+ competitors from around the world. The convention itself attracted over 800 attendees to the Grand Sierra Resort. |
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