Xiaohongshu
Election post
I am standing for President of the UCL Magic Society because magic has shaped the way I see the world. I first experienced it at five years old, while recovering from surgery on my hand. One moment, a family member was beside me; the next, they had vanished. That sense of impossibility sparked something in me. Over the past seven years, I have immersed myself in illusion — studying technique, refining sleight of hand, and creating my own original effects.
At one stage, I stepped away from magic. I had plateaued and no longer felt challenged. Joining UCL’s Magic Society reignited my commitment to the craft. Surrounded by skilled performers, I refined my technical precision, strengthened the structure of my routines, and developed greater confidence in performance, allowing me to better engage an audience.
As President, I will build on the strong foundation the society already has. I will encourage greater originality within our intermediate sessions by creating space for members to develop and share their own techniques. At the same time, I will ensure our beginner workshops are structured clearly — whether focused on teaching fundamentals or showcasing performance — so that every member leaves knowing what they have gained. Above all, I want the society to remain a place where members feel supported, challenged, and excited to perform.