Magischewelt 30. April, 2005
Prior to 1990, Keiko Muto spent her life quite apart from magic. However when she entered the prestigious Nagoya University in Japan, her dormant talent for magic was awakened as she joined that university’s magic club.
In 1995, Keiko created an original and cool Oriental-themed stage magic act, which featured fans, bells, and umbrellas. This act emphasized her advanced manipulation skills and unique style, and won raves from top-flight magicians in both Japan and abroad. Prominent trade journals, such as Genii, MAGIC, and Magische Welt ran highly complimentary articles about her.
Keiko won the Gold medal and first place at the 2002 International Brotherhood of Magicians (authoritative association in Magic) stage competition in San Diego. She continues to appear overseas and in Japan, enrapturing audiences around the world with her splendid performances.
Her wonderful talent extends beyond the world of magic. Keiko is also an active web designer and a professional handicraft artist. She creates beautiful and delicate feather flower props that are highly regarded by magicians worldwide. In addition she works as a translator, a writer, and a photographer. She balances her busy work schedule by regularly hiking mountains.
Keiko Muto states, “Magic is my lifework”. As she continues to evolve as an artist, the rest of us should continue to pay rapt attention.
Yuki Kadoya (@ Y’s-tRance Publishing)