What is the MAGIC ACADEMY of TOKYO
The MAGIC ACADEMY of TOKYO is a magic circle founded to advance the art of magic and to develop the future generation magicians.
Vision Statement
The MAGIC ACADEMY of TOKYO (“MAT”) was founded with the following goals in mind.
Developing and mentoring the future generation of magicians.
Advancing the art of magic through the cooperation and collaboration of magicians worldwide.
MAT Main Activities
Contest
Japan National Championship of Magic
: One large-scale contest held once a year
Rising Star Close-up & Stage Contest
: Regional contests held 4 times a year throughout Japan
Meetings and sessions
Meetings and events for all members of MAT at least once a month.
Additional sessions for junior members at least once a month.
Trustees/Advisor
National board member
Chairman
Shoot Ogawa
Trustee
Ponta the Smith
Trustee
Ars
Trustee
Ben Daggers
Trustee
Leo Takayama
Honorary advisor
Honorary advisor
Lennart Green
International board member
USA
Kevin James
USA
David Williamson
Argentina
Henry Evans
Spain
Javi Benitez
Australia
Simon Coronel
Canada
Christopher Hart
Academy Lecturer
Close-up
Nobuyuki Nojima
Close-up
Takumi Takahashi
Stage/Staging
Yosuke Ikeda
Stage/Staging
Taiga Suzuki
Stage/Staging
Kazu Katayama
Stage/Staging
TanBA
Membership
Membership Types
There are 3 types of MAT membership: Magician Member, Junior Member, Associate Member.
Applicants must meet the requirements and be approved by the trustees to become a member of MAT.
Magician Member
Applicants are required to give a short audition which includes an interview and demonstration of performance. In certain cases, membership may be accepted upon recommendation by a member of the trustees.
Junior Member
Junior membership is reserved for magicians aged 18 or younger. Applicants are required to give a short audition which includes an interview and demonstration of performance. In certain cases, membership may be accepted upon recommendation by a member of the trustees.
Associate member
Associate membership is open to everyone who loves the art of magic. No magic skills or knowledge are required.
Joining fee/ Monthly fee
Magician Member
Joining fee
3,000 yen
Monthly fee
1,000yen
or
Annual fee
10,000yen
Junior Member
Joining fee
3,000 yen
Monthly fee
500yen
or
Annual fee
3,000yen
Associate Member
Joining fee
10,000yen
Monthly fee
1,000yen
or
Annual fee
10,000yen
Application Process
If you would like to become a member, please click the button below and apply from the dedicated member site.
Interview and demonstration will be required for magician and junior membership.
Please await a response from MAT for details of interview dates and times.
Membership process
Complete the application form.
Confirm audition date via email.
Interview and demonstration.
Notification of MAT trustees’ decision via email.
Access
【Adress】
〒106-0032 Roppongi 4-chome building B1F, 4-6-7, Roppongi, Minatoku, Tokyo
【Access】
217m from Metro Roppongi Station
◆ 2 min from exit 6
◆ 2 min from exit 7