Juliana Chen

Juliana Chen
Born Chen Zhi Ling
Hunan, China
Occupation Magician, illusionist

Juliana Chen is a Chinese magician, who was born in the Hunan province of China.[1] She has appeared on the cover of The Linking Ring, published by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.[2]

Early life

Chen was born Chen Zhi Ling in the Hunan provenance of China. At the age of 10 she was chosen to train at the Hunan Academy for the Performing Arts in the fields of ballet, juggling, and acrobatics. During a hospital stay for repeated leg injuries Chen witnessed a television performance by Shimada, prompting her interest in learning to perform magic.[3] Chen would later immigrate to Canada in the hopes of achieving success outside of China.[4]

References

  1. "Juliana Chen: World Champion Manipulator". The Linking Ring (The International Brotherhood of Magicians) 80 (9): 45–46. September 2000.
  2. "Cover Page". The Linking Ring (The International Brotherhood of Magicians) 80 (9): 1. September 2000.
  3. "Juliana Chen - IMX 2012 – International Magic Experience". Imxlasvegas.com. 2010-08-06. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
  4. Jetelina, Margaret (2011-05-29). "Escape artist and magician Juliana Chen amazes audiences worldwide". Canadianimmigrant.ca. Retrieved 2011-10-29.

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