Taiwanese illusionist Hanson Chien has been enchanting the world for 15 years with his magic tricks. He’s even collaborated with big names inside and outside the magic world, including pop singer Jay Chou and magician David Copperfield. Most recently, he’s become the first Taiwanese to be featured on the cover of "Magicseen," Europe’s top magazine on magic.
With just the shadow of his fingers, he turns the phone off. What a marvel. This is 31-year old Hanson Chien, who was recently featured on the cover of Europe’s top magic magazine “Magicseen.” He’s the first Taiwanese illusionist to get the honor.
Hanson Chien
Magician
I was quite surprised. I hadn’t thought that they would interview me. The magazine featured a lot of my works and my work as a consultant for many talented magicians.
But it’s not Chien’s first time on the cover of a magazine. Last year, he was the cover illusionist in three magazines about magic. In July 2022, he was a special performer at a convention held by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Chien is a self-taught magician, and has been performing for 15 years now. Among his clients are celebrities like Mandopop singer Jay Chou, who previously used Chien’s creations and props.
Hanson Chien
Magician
I taught quite a few people. Jay Chou used what I taught him in a short video. Just yesterday Lu Chen came over to discuss magic with me. Some renowned magicians from abroad I’ve worked with include David Copperfield, who’s used some of my things.
Chien has long been a magic advisor for television shows and movies. Now he’s before the cameras to make the world of magic better known in Taiwan.
Hanson Chien
Magician
I think we can make it better known. A very important issue is that, for a long time, there has been a big gap between magic performances and audiences. I hope to be able to bridge that gap.
Big names in magic have attended Chien’s online seminars. Now, Chien is working so that his magic can enchant even more people.
