Pearl City Magicians Perform In Easter Show

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Harvey, Mr. “O”, Ouichi.

This Easter, watch a bevy of magical talent pull more than just rabbits out of their hats during Magic Idol, an annual dinner and inauguration ceremony hosted by the Annual Society of American Magicians (SAM), Jimmy Yoshida Aloha Assembly #89.

Starting at 7 p.m. March 23, a multi-magician magic show featuring SAM #89 and Society of Young Magicians (SYM) Assembly #107, Honolulu Chapter, members will mystify and delight the audience at the Ruth Orcutt Bacon Auditorium of the Pohai Nani Retirement Home (45-090 Namoku St. in Kaneohe).

“This annual event gives us all an opportunity to try new material or to polish up our delivery of an old favorite,” explained Yona Chock, “The Magic Storyteller” and performer at Sunday night’s event. She added that all performers this year have a strong affinity for magic and had to audition at one of SAM’s monthly meetings or submit a written description of the five-minute act they wished to offer. This way, SAM # 89 president and show organizer Ron Ishimaru could ensure no acts or props were duplicated.

“Magicians love to fool other magicians and constantly invent new ways to accomplish effects,” laughed Chock. “It really is true: The hand is quicker than the eye!”

Taking the stage from West Oahu are Pearl City residents Ron Ishimaru and Harvey Ouchi. Better known as Mr. “O”, Ouchi is a Waipahu High School grad who has over 14 years of magical experience up his sleeve. He is also an educational specialist in special needs for the Department of Education as well as a DOE teacher and administrator for almost three decades.

Other performers will be Aaron Vermeer, Bob Festa, Fanny Kwan, Chow Fook Choi, James Lee, Toto and author Glen Bailey, who also performs every Tuesday night at Tony Roma’s in Pearl City.

“One fallacy I often hear is that knowing how a trick is done spoils the ‘magic,’” said Chock. “I have found that knowing how it was done and still having a skilled performer fool me anyway has made the magic that much more exciting.”

Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for keiki 12 and under. Reservations must be made in advance by calling Chock at 234-5262.

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