{
  "id": 11787249,
  "title": "There's a magic school at Orchard Towers and I tried being a magician for an hour – here's how it went",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/theres-a-magic-school-at-orchard-towers-and-i-tried-being-a-magician",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T22:56:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/living/institute-illusions-magic-school-singapore-6413711"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At Institute Illusions, a newly established magic school and theatre in Orchard Towers, aspiring magicians can acquire various skills in a condensed format. Award-winning magician Tommillusions, the founder and instructor, guided a visitor through the process of performing a card trick, leaving the participant impressed and eager to learn more. The one-hour lessons cater to children aged six to twelve, focusing on teaching two magic skills in each session. Although the author struggled with the techniques due to poor motor-skill coordination, they managed to create a satisfactory magic act and even forgot about learning a second skill. Despite the participant's shortcomings, the experience at Institute Illusions was enjoyable and left them with a newfound appreciation for the craft and curiosity about the workings of magic.",
  "summary": "CNA Lifestyle recently stopped by Institute Illusions to see if we could unlock our inner David Copperfield. Or at least do a card trick.",
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        "title": "There's a magic school at Orchard Towers and I tried being a magician for an hour – here's how it went",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/theres-a-magic-school-at-orchard-towers-and-i-tried-being-a-magician-11791512",
        "published": "2026-10-03T22:56:51.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}