24th FISM World Championships of Magic opens in Beijing
2009-07-27 06:51:34 GMT2009-07-27 14:51:34 (Beijing Time)
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Chen Zhili, vice-chairwoman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, starts the opening ceremony of the 24th International Federation of Magic Societies (FISM) World Championships of Magic held in Beijing, capital of China, July 26, 2009. The championship attracted about 2,500 participants from more than 60 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Gong Lei)
Acrobats perform during the opening ceremony of the 24th International Federation of Magic Societies (FISM) World Championships of Magic held in Beijing, capital of China, July 26, 2009. (Xinhua/Gong Lei)
Chinese magician Shen Juan performs during the opening ceremony of the 24th International Federation of Magic Societies (FISM) World Championships of Magic held in Beijing, capital of China, July 26, 2009. (Xinhua/Gong Lei)
Chinese magician Huang Zheng performs during the opening ceremony of the 24th International Federation of Magic Societies (FISM) World Championships of Magic held in Beijing, capital of China, July 26, 2009. (Xinhua/Gong Lei)
Chinese magician Zhao Yuying performs during the opening ceremony of the 24th International Federation of Magic Societies (FISM) World Championships of Magic held in Beijing, capital of China, July 26, 2009. (Xinhua/Gong Lei)
The championship attracted about 2,500 participants from more than 60 countries and regions.
