"My 10-year-old daughter and I attended the SMILE class together. We always look forward to each session every week. After each class, we practiced together and took all opportunities to perform to our friends and relatives. Our audiences were full of smiles and amazement, and we were so excited that we got them tricked! The compulsory community service made it all the more meaningful. After graduating, we also volunteered to facilitate new SMILE classes at primary schools.
I am very glad that my daughter and I could do something different together, other than the usual schoolwork or outings. The project SMILE has definitely bonded us closer together." - Li Keng & daughter, Isabel
"I enrolled in the magic class to accompany my son, Joshua and also because of the opportunity to bring joy to others. Joshua helped me a lot in revising the tricks with me and we always had a great time performing magic to people. Since then, the bonding between Joshua and I has become stronger and we love and treasure each other even more." - Tina Chew & son, Joshua
"It's thrilling...since learning the magic tricks, I can see the magical effect on Jorim...He's more confident and cheerful. Whenever he performs the tricks, you can see the joy on his face and the smiles he puts on the audience's faces...Terrific!" - Audrey Lim & son, Jorim
Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School
Class: 7/7/2007
"I have learnt that performing magic takes a lot of practice. Before I began learning magic, I thought doing magic requires no practice. Learning magic has also taught me to be confident and patient." - Nur Azirah Bte Azmi
"The best part of the program was performing. I learnt so much things about sharing through magic. The community service was especially meaningful." - Muhd Syakir Bin Suhana
"I enjoyed performing magic to the old folks and in the class party. I have learnt that magic is a fun way to share love and make others smile. The magician goes a long way when he learns magic." - Nur Naffillah Bte Rosli
"I have learnt to be more understanding and also to believe in myself in whatever I do. Magic tricks people but it makes people smile, and I get to entertain them. After making other people happy, I felt happy too. I am glad to attend a course like this. All the mentors are very kind & patient." - Iryani Binte Mohd Yazid
Montfort Junior
Class: 7/7/2007
"I feel happy that the old folks were smiling." - Muhammad Shaalihin B Suratin
"I have learnt that community service is fun & exciting." - Kirannjay S/O Prasannian
"I learnt to make people happy. I learnt magic through Project SMILE because of the older people at All Saints’ Home. I learnt to care about others. The Project SMILE is very fun. I like to learn magic." - Indra Putra B Mujad
"I like the community service because I made people happy and warmed their hearts." - Luc Bernard Angove
"I like to have class parties because we have fun together and are able to perform to parents and teachers together." - Tan Jing Kai
Ngee Ann Primary School
Class: 15/05/2007
"Team work is important. Commitment is necessary to help us succeed. Showing concern makes me happy. Community service is meaningful. Making people smile makes me happy." - Ryan Teo
"I learnt to be braver. I can make people smile and be happy. It allows teamwork and is very fun. The trainers are helpful." - Rachel Lau Xiu Hui
"I have learnt how to show others that I care and respect them. Most of us have confidence and show teamwork. Give a smile to everyone you know and know that the magic is in YOU!" - Deborah Teo
"I am very happy and feel that this training is very interesting and fun. I am able to show care for people who are needy. I will not forget the time we spent in St. Andrew’s for community service. I enjoyed myself because I can make people smile in different ways." - Chloe Pang Gek Xi
Class: Sep 2007
"Making people smile when we do the magic makes me very happy. If we perform the tricks wrongly, we don't need to feel sad or embarrassed. We just laugh with the audience and be happy too. Learning magic is very fun, especially when people do not know how the trick is done.. We want to also learn from our mistakes." - Kimberly
"Making people smile is more important than the trick. I learnt that magic can make others smile brightly and I must not reveal the secret. Magic is fun and interesting. SO FUN!" - Jolie Lim
"I have learnt how to do well in my magic tricks, and when I do something wrong, I will not give up. I wish that the class program can be longer because I want to learn more tricks." - Md Faiz B Affidi
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Class: 1/14/2008
"I learnt from magic that nothing is impossible. Mr Chua said that "If you put your mind into it, we can all create MAGIC." Nothing is impossible. I have a lot of fun throughout the classes. I thought that I will be lagging behind but I realised that I do have talent. I like to bring joy and smile to everybody because that's what magicians do!" - Justina Kwa
"Magic is possible when you have self-confidence. Bringing others a moment of joy is a privilege. Magic is in ME!" - Calista Yong Fan Wei
"I have learnt that the secret and technique is not everything. The presentation and how I carry myself is very important. Believe in yourself!" - Maureen Lim
"Magic is not about knowing the trick but about performing it." - Siti Fasihah Binte Subto
Poi Ching Primary School
Class: 7/7/2007
"I learn how to teamwork and we can make everyone happy." - Ostyn Heng
"I've learnt that the old folks will be very happy when I go & perform at the hospital. They are sad & lonely. Most of them are old so their family members would not really care about them. I learnt that project SMILE will teach me to smile, also perform & become a magician." - Manfred Tan
"I have learnt many tricks, brought smiles to others, communicated with old folks/patients and made others happy." - Neo Rui Yi
"I learnt that practice makes perfect. A magic trick can make lots of people smile." - Joey Nua
Class: 10/7/2006
"Sharing magic in love everywhere." - Neo Wei Lu
"The training is very interesting." - Koh Zhi Yang
"A meaningful project." - Teo Ling Ping
"I like Project SMILE because I learn magic and learn to approach others kindly." - Chelcy Kwan
St Gabriel's Primary School
Class: 8/7/2007
"I found out that the real magic is not the magic we perform but the real magic in me." - Teng Kai Liang
"It has taught me compassion & confidence." - Darrel Sahan Peiris
"I have faced up to a challenge. I have learnt magic and magic is very interesting." - Shaun Tay Rui-Chen
"It's meaningful and I've learnt a few good tricks. I hope there will be more." - Tristan Chow Heng Yi
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