Shangri-La’s Villingili to Host Maldives’ First International Magic Festival

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04.06.2018

The Maldives is about to become a magical place this summer, as Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa announces the spellbinding Villingili International Festival of Modern Magic. The first of its kind in the Maldives, the festival will take place in July 2018 and will see five world-renowned magicians take residency at Shangri-La's Villingili. The magicians will perform two shows per week on Villingili's silver sands as well as daily close-up magic at guests' dining tables where sleight of hand will take centre stage, according to Shangri-La's Villingili.

The five magicians will showcase their talents at Shangri-La's Villingili – located in the southernmost atoll – from July 1 to 31, with “a range of traditional tricks and more unusual modern illusions and mentalism that will blow guests' minds away,” according to the resort.

Throughout July, guests at Shangri-La's Villingili will be able to enjoy the hotel's ‘Magical Maldives' package which includes daily magic performances at all the restaurants across the resort as well as a magic show with all magicians coming together for a mesmerising performance. The package also offers a special “Magic Box” dinner as part of the resort's exclusive Dine By Design programme, which sees expert chefs curate meals served in special locations around the island.

According to the hotel, guests will also be treated to a transformative spa treatment working magic on their skin and wellbeing, at CHI, the Spa; with the treatment using warm Dosha pacifying Ayurvedic herbal oils, known for their super healing powers that have a soothing effect on the body and mind, releasing all toxins and stress. The ‘Magical Maldives' package also includes a dolphin sunset cruise.

As the first hotel in the Maldives to host a magic festival, Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa is set to bring a whole new meaning to magical Maldivian service this summer with performances by five magicians specialising in their own particular field of magic; ‘The Conjurer' Duc Nhien, ‘The Trickster' Antoine Leroux, ‘The Mindreader' Frank Truong, ‘The Digitalist' Sebastian Camersini, and ‘The Magician' Vincent Bruneau (Senzo).

The 5 Magicians

‘The Conjurer' Duc Nhien

Nhien has been passionate about the art of magic and puzzles since childhood. In 1981, he became the Belgian champion of the Rubik's cube, which later gave him inspiration for his unique creation ‘Pixism'. Since then the internationally renowned trickster has published a plethora of French educational videos on ‘Virtual Magic' and various articles in America's top selling magician magazines “Magic” and “Genii”. Originally from Belgium, Nhien is the number one magician in his home country and boasts the prestigious title “Master Magician”.

Another one of his talents is creating special portraits of audience members by cutting intricate silhouettes out of paper. This has led to him being affectionately nicknamed “The Magician Profiler” by his fans.

‘The Trickster' Antoine Leroux

Leroux specialises in the vastly popular magic of proximity, otherwise known as close up magic. He honed his skills in France working at private parties and events where he impressed guests with his mind-blowing tricks. Leroux's experience and professionalism make him one of the most sought-after magicians in France and will be an enchanting addition to the island of Villingili.

‘The Mindreader' Frank Truong

Known for co-starring in the popular French television show “La Grande Illusion”, Truong is regularly employed by prestigious brands and is highly-regarded within the magic circle. Truong specialises in reading people's minds often leaving audiences speechless with his predictions. In 2016, Truong participated in “France's Got Talent” where he seduced the country and judges with his humour and charisma reaching the live semi-finals. Since then, Truong has been travelling through France demonstrating the art of mentalism through his show “You Think So I Know” which is met with continuous success.

‘The Digitalist' Sebastian Camersini

Camersini is also a magician on the French television show “La Grande Illusion”. He has perfected the art of digital magic and is without doubt one of the most skilful digital magicians on the planet. Camersini works exclusively with the most prestigious members of the magic circle and it known for his elegance and charm when performing.

‘The Magician' Vincent Bruneau (Senzo)

Vincent's passion for magic and new technology led him to create Magency , the first company to offer a collaborative digital solution to engage participants in seminars, conventions, training and meetings. Vincent cites magic and the art of stage as the inspiration behind Magency in which he emphasises the importance of companies engaging their employees from an emotional and human angle. Vincent is also a pioneer of digital magic in France. He creates all of the effects for the “La Grande Illusion” show and manages a range of magicians, specialising in the customisation of effects.

Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa

Located to the south of the equator on Addu Atoll, Shangri La's Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives is an ultra luxury resort. This is a very unique 5*-star hotel in the Maldives. The lush vegetation, acres of coconut palms and 9 hole golf course sets it apart from every other Maldivian resort. With 143 rooms, 9 different types of accommodation, Shangri La's offers many options, and something for all kinds of travel, where there is plenty to choose from. The most "small" have an area of 133 m2, while the more spacious, unique Villa Laalu, reaches 952 m2! Luxury villas, devoid of any flaws of beauty reign surrounded by tropical gardens or on a golden beach, or over the translucent waters of lagoon and even this is completely new - in the trees! READ MORE

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