We could all use a little magic in our lives, especially with the uncertainty surrounding us. Now, you can experience that right in the comfort of home. Set in a cosy living room and hosted by a pair of best-friend illusionists (Darren Tien and Jerryl Tan), Playing the Hand is a humorous virtual magic show that will have you engaged from start to end, all from the comfort of your home.
Get acquainted with Darren and Jerryl, one of Singapore’s working magic duos with a combined performance experience of over 15 years. This is not the pair's first rodeo. Darren and Jerryl first met through a mutual friend and bonded through their shared passion for magic, deciding to form a partnership after training under one of Singapore's most popular magicians, J C Sum. They've proven their chops as resident magicians at the likes of Mandarin Orchard and Gem Bar, and had a successful run of Beyond Virtual, an online magic show that has gained praise by local celebrities such as Gurmit Singh and Jean Danker.
The award-winning duo has done shows in both Los Angeles and Las Vegas and has been constantly raising the bar with their combined magical creativity. Playing the Hand invites audiences to tune out the world and embark on an intimate online journey of magic, misdirection and mystery that will tickle the eye of your mind. This participatory and live virtual experience will have you re-examining notions of perception, introspection and transformation as reality shifts alongside your perspective.
In Playing the Hand, they're taking the storytelling and theatricality up a notch. Expect to receive a Mystery Package in the mail prior to the show. It's chockful of curious oddities, including 3D glasses, anamorphic illusions, and more that will bring the magic right into your living room. The highly interactive feature will also have you engaging directly with the charming pair to share anecdotes and contribute to each moment of magic. Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased via SISTIC or The Esplanade. And if you purchase tickets before July 30, you get a chance to receive a mystery package.