Charming magician and dream chaser, Normando, has develop into one of many high shut up magic performers within the gulf. His story just isn’t solely inspirational however, some might say, magical. Born within the Philippines, Normando Macalinao, has breathed a brand new life into the artistic world of magic along with his wonderful card tips and illusions.
At present based mostly in Dubai and famously often called “ Normando the Magician”, he has been performing his distinctive illusions all through the Gulf, Saudi Arabia, Zanzibar, and the Maldives while persevering with to carry out inside Dubai’s most elite venues. His distinctive picture, model and trendy twist , has introduced a renewed curiosity in magic.
Normando has been voted to signify the “The Prime Most Influential Filipinos in The Gulf”, by Illustrado Journal 2020. His magic entails shut interactions with the viewers. Every set has been cultivated via years of apply and has been validated by a various group of audiences. The record of celebrities he has carried out earlier than is limitless, some distinguished names together with Paris Hilton, Manny Pacquiao, Mohammed al Habotoor, and different Royal VVIPs.
Happy with his small hometown ‘Aliaga’, Normando was initially an lively participant within the political world and adopted in his mother and father footsteps. On the younger age of 14, he attended a present by a neighborhood performer who reworked one pink ball into two. This was the turning level in Normando’s life and he determined that he too wished to be a magician. He began to self educate and develop his expertise while supporting his mother and father in politics and manifest his dream. The ‘pink ball’ phantasm nonetheless stays his favorite act.
In 2014, Normando determined to let ‘magic’ lead his life and joined his brother in Dubai to pursue a profession as a magician. He began working in a lodge as a waiter and sometimes delighted company along with his progressive expertise. His act was quickly picked up by a neighborhood expertise company and he give up his job to pursue magic independently.
In a really quick time, Normando the Magician’s recognition grew. Regardless of all of the success, he has stored his Filipino roots near his coronary heart. He works with locals regularly and encourages others to comply with their goals and passions, usually visiting dwelling. Normando is now a well-known social media influencer and makes use of his platform to encourage however stresses the purpose that success doesn’t occur in a single day and wishes sacrifices, time and dedication. His mantra, work exhausting and comply with your goals.
