Published: 16:53, January 24, 2025 | Updated: 17:15, January 24, 2025
Wan Chai magic extravaganza: A magical Chinese New Year celebration
By Wang Zhan
This Jan 9, 2025, photo shows illusionist Franz Harary during his "IMAGINE NATION" show at the Wan Chai Harbourfront Event Space in Hong Kong on Jan 9, 2025. (IRIS MUK / CHINA DAILY)

This Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, not only a traditional festival, but also with a mysterious fantasy vibe. The world’s foremost illusionist Franz Harary with his “IMAGINE NATION” magic show parachuted into Hong Kong, presenting his most beloved tricks at the city’s newest cultural events space Just Live, located at the Wan Chai Harbourfront Event Space, for the public and travelers to present a mind-blowing fantasy magic feast.

Franz Harary is an internationally renowned stage producer of big-scene magic and has worked with international superstars such as Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber and Ayumi Hamasaki. Franz Harary will blend the splendor of Las Vegas with the classics of Broadway, presenting an immersive time-traveling performance through unique visual effects and exquisite techniques.

Since its premiere on Dec 28, “Imagine Nation” has already created a huge buzz in Hong Kong. Harary utilizes state-of-the-art technology and special effects to dazzle the audience with each and every magical scene in this unprecedented magical extravaganza. For example, the thrilling Escape Technique is breathtaking, the Levitation Technique is puzzling, and the Transformation Technique demonstrates amazing skill and creativity. These magic tricks are not only a feast for the eyes but also a journey to refresh your soul.

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Illusionist Franz Harary at his "IMAGINE NATION" show in Hong Kong on Jan 9, 2025. (IRIS MUK / CHINA DAILY)

In order to allow more audiences to enjoy this magnificent magic show, the organizer has extended the show to 9 Mar 2025 and launched the “Family Fun” campaign from 29 Jan to 12 Feb 2025 to celebrate the Spring Festival. Purchasing Zone VIP HK$888/HK$688 tickets will receive a buy-one-get-one-free offer, to allow more families enjoying this unparalleled visual and spiritual feast together to celebrate the Chinese New Year.  

The magical show will bring numerous surprises and joys to the audience, allowing children and adults to experience the process of turning the impossible into the possible. Magic is no longer an unattainable art but a miracle that is visible.