Magical Mask Changing

Magical Mask Changing

Jo is one of our very own Malaysian Female Mask Changer a.k.a Bian Lian Master, who currently resides in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Currently there are very few female mask changers in Malaysia and Jo is one of them. Apparently, Jo is the first female mask changer in Johor Bahru.

Magical Mask Changing Act or Bian Lian Act is truly an exclusive treat for your guests or audiences as the art of ‘mask changing’ has been considered highly guarded secret by the Chinese National Government and has been shrouded in mystery for many many years.

Perform for all occasions such as Company's Annual Dinner & Dance, Charity Events, Wedding Dinners, Promotional Events , House Warming / Birthday Parties,etc.

Other Services :
* Magic Shows
* Mask Changing Shows.
* China Acrobatics


For enquiries and info on how to get Jo to entertain at your audiences for any occasion / event, kindly contact us at +6 017-717 8982 / +6 010-220 8982 or email angelinejolee@gmail.com

Interested in learning Mask Changing or Various Mask Changing Techniques ?

Magical Mask Changing & Magic Courses NOW available.

First ever Mask Changing & Magic courses conducted by our very own Malaysian Female Mask Changer & Magician.

Learn the Art of Mask Changing at ONLY RM500. Make the art of Mask Changing & Magic your lifetime career !!

Guaranteed mastering the art.

Available Courses & Various Techniques :

NOW AVAILABLE IN MALAYSIA & SINGAPORE!!

* Beginners

* Intermediate

* Advance

Other techniques :

* Back Mask (Learn how to put the mask back at the end of the performance)
* Biting Fan Mask Change (Change a mask while biting a fan in your mouth)
* Mask Change without Hands. (Change mask while showing both hands empty to the audience).

* Learn to perform stage magic (produce parasols, appearing canes, appearing hand fan, creating snow-storm effect) together with your mask changing act.

Courses now available at :

Jo The Mask Changer - Asia Pacific Acrobatics & Mask Changing
12, Jalan Pandan Jaya, Pandan Jaya, Cheras, K.L

Contact : Jo at 010-220 8982 / 017-717 8982

* Note : I promised a life-time warranty on the mask changing & stage magic techniques that has been taught by me: meaning , at any time, as long as i'm around, i will be providing a free lessons for those who has learned the art or techniques from me. So, just in case, if you've forgotten how to perform, just come back to me. Training session will be provided free of charge .

And not forgetting, if you need to replace the masks, magic props or add extra masks, just buy from me. ;)

About Mask Changer

About  Mask Changing

A mask changer dressed in the elaborately designed costume, a colourful mask on his face which is topped by a beautiful head gear & shoes. He then steps off the stage and walks amongst the audience.

He stops in front of an audience, shakes his hand and points to his own face. He turns his face away for a split second, and the mask has changed.

How does he do it?

Well, that’s a secret, and a well-kept one for the last three centuries since the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

In China, it is still considered a high-level secret, and some even consider it a national treasure. It is said that there are only about 200 true masters of the art in China. But today, mask-changing artistes can be found even in Malaysia and Singapore...

It is still being debated in China today, whether the art of mask-changing, or bian lian, should be taught to “outsiders”. Some years ago, Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau caused an uproar when it was alleged that he wanted to pay master Peng Deng Huai US$360,000 for lessons in mask-changing. Lau did eventually learn the art from Peng, but both have denied that any exchange of money took place.

The secret art is normally passed down from one generation to another within families. My sifu was taught by his grandfather when he was 11. He remembers being holed up in a small, dark room for lessons, because his grandfather was afraid people might try to peep into the room. When his grandfather was teaching him, even his grandmother didn’t know about it. That’s how big a secret it was.

He comes from a family of performers, a lineage that goes back to the famous Sichuan opera from which mask-changing originated. He says his great-grandfather was a Sichuan opera performer, while his grandfather was a magician. Somewhere along the way the two arts merged.

Everybody’s mask changing technique is different, thus each has their own style.

Mask changing, like any other performance of illusion, involves distractions and sleight-of-hand. The body movements of the performer have their functions, and every move has to be memorised and practised. Everything is directly linked to the act of mask-changing, down to the costume, headgear & shoes as well.

In China, it is up to the masters whether they want to teach anyone or not. If they wish to teach, then they would. Otherwise, no matter how much money you offer them, they would not share their secret.

Most of the costumes are elaborated with hand-sewn designs & patterns therefore it could cost a bomb. Mask-changing isn’t just about changing masks; it’s about how interesting the overall performance is, how a mask-changer moves and acts on stage - creating excitement, suspense and fun.

Sample videos

Sample Videos

The longest duration mask changer in China, can you guess how many masks he changed?

Event on 25 / 5 / 2013 by student Ms. Wen Yen. Well done !

Mask Changers & Magicians

Hi all,

We also supply mask changers & magicians for all kinds of events.

For more info, kindly email me at : angelinejolee@gmail.com or 010-2208982 / 017-717 8982.

Thank you very much

Jo