Institute Illusions SG
The Institute

Singapore's first dedicated
magical arts venue & school.

A stage. A school. A community.

For years, magic in Singapore lived in restaurants, weddings, and street festivals. We built a permanent home for it — for the people who perform it, the children who learn it, and the audiences who deserve to see it done properly.

Tommy Chiang, founder of Institute Illusions SG, in theatrical lighting
Featured On
The Straits Times
Channel 8 Mediacorp
Channel NewsAsia
Channel 5
Lianhe Zaobao
Berita Harian
a+ Singapore
The Straits Times
Channel 8 Mediacorp
Channel NewsAsia
Channel 5
Lianhe Zaobao
Berita Harian
a+ Singapore
Origin
"For many years in Singapore, magic has been something you often see up close… But there has always been one big gap: a space where magic can truly grow as a stage art form. That's why we created Institute Illusions SG — Singapore's first dedicated magical arts education and performance venue."
— Tommy Chiang, Grand Opening, 10 April 2026
Three pillars

Built on three things.

01

World-Class Performances

Stage-quality illusions, weekly shows, and signature acts performed at the highest standard — here in Singapore.

02

Serious Structured Education

From a $39 drop-in to a multi-semester Diploma. Magic taught as a discipline, not a party trick.

03

A Community of Performers & Students

A space you return to, not a service you consume. Open practice. Visiting lecturers. Lifelong students.

What we believe

Three core values.

01

Magic is a discipline, not a party trick.

We treat it as a performing art with real technique, scripting, and presence.

02

Learning magic changes more than your hands.

Confidence. Performance under pressure. Communication. The trick is the by-product.

03

A community is stronger than a class.

This is a space you return to, not a service you consume.

Founder

Tommy Chiang — Tommillusions.

Champion, Fantabulous Magic Challenge 2014

Best Performer, Singapore Street Festival. Multiple category wins: Street Magic, Comedy Magic, Impromptu Mystery Box.

Mediacorp TV Consultant & Performer

Channel 8, Channel 5, CNA. Consultant for 'The Truth Seekers' and 'Soul Reapers' on Toggle / mewatch.

International Performances

Shows in 8+ countries: Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, India, Japan, and more.

International Brotherhood of Magicians

Member of the world's largest magicians' organisation.

Grand Opening · 10 April 2026

Graced by Mr Foo Ce Xiang, Advisor to Tanjong Pagar and Tiong Bahru Constituency.

10+ years across stages

Community events, private events, corporate functions, and competition stages.

Media coverage

As featured in

The Straits TimesLianhe ZaobaoBerita HarianChannel 8Channel 5CNAa+ Singapore
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