Cyril Takayama

I got to know him in school when my lecturer show me a video of him taking out burgers from a menu with only his hands. My friends and I gone crazy and so are the crowd in the video, they goes crazy and amazed at how he pulled off this trick. I mention about him because on 4April - 8April, he is going to perform at Taiwan. How i wish i could go and watch him perform live in front of me. =( Anyway, on Youtube there are a lot of video on him performing and for those interested, you can go watch it there.^^



Info
Cyril Takayama born on 1973, is an American illusionist, born and raised in Hollywood, California, USA. He is perhaps best known for his street magic performances in Japan. His father is of Okinawan descent, while his mother is Moroccan-French, both of whom were beauticians. He was a member of the short-lived television series T.H.E.M. In 2007 he won first place in The Magic Woods Awards, Best Magician Category.

According to wiki, Cyril had performed in Japan and Korea and Paris.

Performances in Japan & Korea

Cyril has been very active in Japan. Since 2005, he appeared in

* Three "Super Street Magic Magazine" episodes (broadcast on TV Tokyo)
* five "Magic Revolution" episodes (broadcast on FujiTV)
o June 30, 2005
o January 10, 2006
o June 20, 2006
o January 23, 2007
o July 24, 2007
* One 90 minute Korean magic special (October 2006, September 2007, February 2008)

More Links:
o Cyril Takayama Official Website
o Cyril Takayama at MySpace
o Cyril Takayama Metropolics Japan Interview