Kelvin Y.S. Chun

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Resumé:

Educator

Entertainer

Kelvin Y.S. Chun

Magician and Balloonologist

E-Mail:

kyschun@hawaii.edu

or Phone:

Voice Mail: 808-533-2486

Education

Experience

Personal

Activities

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Experience:

Balloonologist and Magician

Hawaii, 1990 - present.

Owner of Balloons & Magical Ties

July, 2008: Attended IBM and SAM 2008 International Convention in Louisville, Kentucky

July, 2008: Lectured and performed on Asian Magic & Cartoon Balloons at the Annual International Convention of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians.

March, 2008: Attended magic shows in Guangdong - visited Raymond Iong's magic shop

2007 SAM Convention 5 Star Teach in Lecturer and Dealer in Dallas, Texas

2007 IBM Stage and Close-up Competition in Reno (Grand Sierra Resort), Nevada

2007 IBM Dealer in Reno (Grand Sierra Resort), Nevada

2006 Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program [JFMF]

2006: Attended Shenzhen's International Magic Festival

2005 Texas Association of Magicians - San Antonio dealer, contestant

2005 IBM Gold Medal Finalist in the Stage Competition in Reno (Hilton), Nevada

2005 IBM Close-up Competition in Reno (Hilton), Nevada

2005 IBM Dealer in Reno (Hilton), Nevada

2005 SAM Finalist in the Close-Up Competition in Boston, MA

2001 - 2004: HSTA Conference: Mathemagic & Balloons

July, 2004: Lectured and performed on Asian Magic & Cartoon Balloons at the Annual International Convention of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians.

July, 2004: Society of American Magician - St. Louis Convention: Dealer

2004 Texas Association of Magicians - Houston dealer

2003 Texas Association of Magicians - Lubbock -1st Place Stage Contest Winner and dealer

Advertiser columnist: Wayne Harada

2003 PCAM K9 Balloon Olympics and dealer

March, 2003: Hong Kong International Magic Convention 2003: Lecturer and Dealer.

November, 2002: Magic on the Beach - Florida: Stage Magic & Balloon Contestant, and Dealer.

September, 2002: Dealer on Asian Magic & Cartoon Balloons at the Texas Association of Magicians Convention in Fort Worth, Texas.

August, 2002: Lecturer, performer and dealer on Asian Magic & Cartoon Balloons at the Eddy Au International Magic Convention - Hong Kong

2002: The 16th annual Magic Spectacular conjures up a pair of shows on March 16 at the Aloha Theatre. This year's featured headliner is magician and ventriloquist Steve Taylor, who will be joined by Honolulu's Kelvin Chun, and local sorcerers The Great Barusky, Arnelio the Great, Alan Konno, Al Gulickto and Ken Broennimann. Proceeds from the 2:30 and 7 p.m. performances will benefit the American Cancer Society.

January 31, 2002: Lecturer, performer and dealer on Asian Magic & Cartoon Balloons at the 2001 Magi-Fest in Columbus, Ohio.

September, 2001: Lecturer and dealer on Asian Magic & Cartoon Balloons at the 2001 Texas Association of Magicians Convention in Corpus Christi, Texas.

See Caller.com (Corpus Christi).

July, 2001-2002: Lectured and performed on Asian Magic & Cartoon Balloons at the 43rd Annual International Convention of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians.

the Indianapolis Star:

July 15-21, 2001: Magic Dealer at FCM 2001.

June, 2001: Canada Association of Magician's Convention 2001.

November, 2000: Magic Dealer at Magic on the Beach 2000 in Miami Florida.

August, 2000: Magic Dealer at the Pacific Coast Association of Magician Convention.

2000 Pacific Coast Association of Magician, 1st Place, Stage Magic Contest

September,1999: Stage Magic Contestant 1999 Texas Association of Magicians Convention in Austin, Texas.

1998 International Brotherhood of Magicians' Strolling Olympics "Funniest" Award

1998 Pacific Coast Association of Magician, 2nd Place, Children's Entertainment


Magic

&

Balloons


Performs advanced balloon sculpturing and magic for parties, schools, weddings and conventions. Live birds & rabbit .... Cartoon / multiple balloon sculptures

Entertained magic/ balloons at the following restaurants as "the balloon guy":

Chan's Gourmet Buffet

(near airport)


TGI Friday's (Ward & Waikiki)

Dixie Grill (Ward)


Ronnie's Ice Cream Parlour

@ WestRidge Plaza

Ronnie's Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant Review


Performed Magic/Balloons at:

Hale Koa Hotel, Banyon Tree Showroom - Tuesday, 6-8pm

Dixie BBQ Grill - Monday, 6-8pm (April - October, 1998)

Kahala Mall, Kaneohe Bay Festival 98',

Public Libraries: State Library (Main Branch), Aiea, Aina Haina, Hawaii Kai, Kahuku, Kaimuki, McCully, Waipahu &

Wahiawa

Corporate Parties: Sony Hawaii, Coca Cola, Pacific Machinery, Pearl Harbor Winter Festival, Hawaii Credit Unions

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Education:

University of Hawaii at Manoa
College of Education
Master of Education (M. Ed.), May, 1995.
Major: Educational Technology.

College of Arts and Science
Graduate Certificate, May, 1993.
Major: Telecommunication Information Resource Management (TIRM).

College of Education
Professional Diploma (PD), December, 1983.
Major: Secondary Education - Mathematics.

College of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration, May 1982.
Major: Business Economics & Quantitative Methods.

Leeward Community College
Associate in Science degrees.
Major: Accounting, May 1986.
Major: Information and Computer Science, May, 1985.

 

Personal:

Moanalua High School Graduate, 1977

Alumni

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Offer courses in mathematics, balloons, magic, and kites.

SUMMER 97 COURSES : Mathemagic & Balloons

1996 Mathemagic Courses,

Magic

Balloons

Asian Kites

Acting

Activities:

2001 - Current: Professional Development activities in China and Japan.

1998 - Current: Magic Show for Welcome Assembly @ Nuuanu School:

KHNL Youtube Video

Dedicates Magic Show: Chinese / Japanese / Hawaii 5-0 Theme

May 10, 2008: Japan American National Museum in Los Angeles - Asian Kites

February 23, 2007: E-School Conference - June, 2006: Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Participant / Completion Certificate

2002-2004: HSTA Conference: Mathemagic & Balloons

2002: NCTM - Las Vegas: May 10, 2008: Japan American National Museum in Los Angeles - Asian Kites

2001: Pearl Harbor Winter Fest

2001: HSTA Conference: Mathemagic & Balloons

July 23, 1999

Balloon Sculpture: Moilili Community Center Summer Fun

July, 1999

"Destination to Stardom" Talent Search - 2nd Audition

August, 1998

Balloon Sculpturing Donation- "Back to School" Project for needy children in Waianae

Sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division, and the Waianae District Office of the Honolulu Community Action Program

April, 1998

Magic Show Donation - National Library Week

(Informing library education)

July, 1997

Balloon Sculpturing Donation - Ciaomania!

A Birthday Celebration to Benefit Ronald McDonald House, Hawaii

(Mission: To provide a home-away-from home for parents and families of children with catastrophic illness)

Summer, 1997-1996

Instructor for University of Hawaii Summer Teachers' Workshop in Mathemagic, Balloons, and Kites

Fall, 1995

Presenter at HCTM (Hawaii Council of
Teachers of Mathematics) - Mathemagic

Spring, 1995

Completed Masters of Educational Technology

January 27, 1994

Presenter of a kite workshop integrating
math and science to gifted and talented
students of the Leeward District

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November 20, 1993

Presenter at the Leeward/Windward Districts' Math/Science Conference
in balloon sculpturing and the curriculum

July 31, 1993

Presenter of a kite workshop at the Salt Lake Public Library

May 14, 1993

Presenter of balloon sculpturing at the Likelike Elementary School's Science Fair

February 27, 1993

Presenter for Makemakika (Leeward District Math Project) on kite-making.

Spring, 1992

Kite-making workshops for Hawaii Council of Teachers of Mathematics and University
Chinese Women's Association

Summer, 1989

Instructor of a kite class for SPEPA (Summer Program for the Enhancement of Pacific Affairs).

June, 1989

Recipient of the State Cultural Arts & Foundations Apprenticeship Grant on kite- making and flying. Worked under a master artist to learn traditional Filipino kite making.

Featured on High Voltage and KITV News on kite-making in the classroom and in the schools.

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February 4, 1989

Speaker for Makemakika (Leeward District Math Project) on kite-making.


May, 1986

Held workshop on kite-making for the Central District.

Membership (and past membership) of the following:

2002 - Current: Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union: Technology Committee (volunteer)

AECT - Association for Educational Communications and Technology
NCTM - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
ISTE - International Society for Technology in Education

ICCE - International Council for Computers in Education
HCTM - Hawaii Council of Teachers of Mathematics
EDTECH - Educators for Technology and Computing in Hawaii
AKA - American Kite fliers Association
HKA - Hawaii Kite fliers Association
HTTA - Hawaii Table Tennis Association
CAP - Civil Air Patrol
IBM - International Brotherhood of Magicians

SAM - Society of American Magicians

TAOM - Texas Association of Magicians

PCAM - Pacific Association of Magicians

Local Magic Clubs (SAM, IBM, PRISM (Pacific Rim Inner Secret Magic) )

Kelvin's Home Page

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