Tuesday Mar 16, 2004

It's the Magic Of Love
- THE STRAITS TIMES

INSIDE a tank are 910 litres of water and it is spun at a rapid rate of 17 rounds per minute. Spinning inside, too, with arms and legs shackled is Singapore's illusionist Lawrence Khong who is fighting to make his escape.

This Ultimate Water Torture scenario is part of his musical - Magic Of Love, Secret Of The Escape - at Genting Highlands from now till Sunday. It tells how a father and daughter are driven apart by fame but are reconciled through love. There is a segment starring Khong's daughter, Priscilla, who introduces nine magic effects in less than 4 1/2 minutes.

Showtimes are at 8.30pm daily and also at 1pm on Sunday. Tickets are from RM25 (S$10.50) to RM40 for an adult, and RM20 to RM25 for a child, from Monday to Thursday, and for the Sunday matinee. From Friday to Sunday, the tickets cost RM30 to RM50 for an adult, and RM20 to RM30 for a child.

Various room packages are available.

For instance, you pay RM138 nett a night for a standard or superior room at First World Hotel with a surcharge of RM70 from Friday to Sunday. The Resort Hotel charges RM218 nett a night for a deluxe room with a surcharge of RM120 from Friday to Sunday. These packages come with two tickets worth RM25 (adult) and RM20 (child) for shows from Monday to Thursday, and two tickets worth RM30 (adult) and RM20 (child) for shows from Friday to Sunday.

To book, call the Genting International's sales office here on 6823-9888 or log on to genting.com.my