The year 2023.The Shanghai International Magic Festival is a dedicated component of the "Themed Festivals" within the China Shanghai International Arts Festival. This year's Shanghai International Magic Festival edition comprises five key segments: performances, competitions, academics, charity events, and prop exhibitions. The festival will feature two programs and a total of eight performances hosted at the Shanghai Centre Theatre and Shanghai Changjiang Theatre. Additionally, the event will encompass two competitions, a series of six lectures , and a four-day prop exhibition. A focal point of the performances section is the eagerly anticipated "International High-quality Stage Magic Exhibition" and "International High-quality Close-up Magic Exhibition", showcasing magicians from countries including the United States, France, Spain, Italy, and China, presenting their most remarkable works. This year's festival aims to comprehensively spotlight the evolving global trends in magic and better demonstrate Shanghai's instrumental role in advancing the development of magic within China.