Yu Jia En Receives MFM Special Award at Taiwan 808 Magic Convention

MFM is proud to announce that at the recent 808 Magic Convention 2025 in Taipei, the Magic Federation of Malaysia presented its Special Award to Malaysian magician 余嘉恩 (Yu Jia En) in recognition of his creative artistry and engaging performance. The Taiwan 808 Magic Convention, held at the Jiantan Youth Activity Center from March 8–10, 2025, brought together hundreds of magicians for lecture, stage competitions, and shows. MFM’s Special Award highlights performers who push the boundaries of magic with originality, reflecting the federation’s mission to nurture and promote exceptional talent across borders.

Event Overview

The 808 Magic Convention 2025 featured a diverse program of lectures, hands-on workshops led by masters, and a series of stage and close-up competitions open to both amateur and professional magicians. Held over three days at the Jiantan Youth Activity Center in Taipei, the convention served as a major networking and learning hub, attracting participants from across Asia and beyond.

Convention Highlights

• Workshops and Lectures: Insightful sessions on sleight-of-hand, illusion design, and performance psychology.

• Competitions: Solo and group acts competing for top prizes in close-up, stage, and micro-magic categories.

• Guest Appearances: Renowned magicians from Korea, Japan, and Europe demonstrating signature routines.
  

Yu Jia En

MFM’s Special Award was presented to Yu Jia En of Malaysia in recognition of his standout “egg magic” routine, which combined technical finesse with playful theatricality. Throughout his act, an egg appeared to move autonomously—slipping out of a transparent tube—while Yu delighted the audience in rabbit-slippered flair and animated expressions, breathing new life into a classic vanishing ball effect.

MFM’s Global Engagement

As a non-profit association dedicated to promoting the performing arts of magic, MFM actively seeks to showcase Malaysian magicians on the world stage (Magic Federation of Malaya). By presenting its Special Award at an international event like the 808 Convention, MFM underlines its commitment to cross-cultural exchange, professional development, and recognition of creative excellence.

Fostering Talent

• International Outreach: Participation in major conventions, judging panels, and exchange programs.

• Member Support: Scholarships for workshops abroad and mentoring from established professionals.

• Event Hosting: Organizing Malaysia’s own showcase, the MFM International Magic Convention.

Looking Ahead

Building on this success, MFM invites its members and the broader magic community to join the upcoming MFM International Magic Convention 2025, scheduled for May 17–18 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. This flagship event will feature competitions, lectures, and a gala show, offering another platform for talents like Yu Jia En to shine.

Please join us in congratulating 余嘉恩 on this well-deserved honor. We look forward to his continued journey and the many surprises he has in store for audiences around the world.

Left: Lim Sang Jing | Right: Yu Jia En