Bian Lian - King of Mask - Change of Face
Press Release:
Dan Chan has secretly acquired a priceless three century old National Chinese Treasure: Bian Lian. In January of 2009, Dan moved to Asia to learn this secretive art form from a Bian Lian Master who chose to train only Chan. After studying day and night for what seemed like a decade – he’d mastered the 300 second living presentation art.
Biàn Liǎn; literally "Face-Changing" is an ancient Chinese dramatic art, where Chan is adorned in brightly colored costumes, moving to quick, dramatic music, while flourishing his arms and head–His vividly colored face (masks) changes miraculously in the blink of an eye over and over again--you must experience Chan to believe these transformations possible.
Witness Chan performing at exclusive Bay Area society and Corporate Events Internationally. Chan is referred to as the “Billionaire Magician” (having performed for 187 billionaires to date), is often featured at events for Yahoo, Google, George Lucas, John Madden and Hollywood’s exclusive Magic Castle. Chan will present and preserve this secret Chinese art form for the rest of his life.
You can also check out the movie title "The King of Masks" to see a great movie made about Bian Lian.
The streets of 1930’s Sichuan province set the stage for this award-winning tale of hope and transformation in the face of poverty and loneliness. As a rare master of an ancient art, the skills of “The King of Masks” are sought out by even the most beloved star of the esteemed Chinese Opera. But tradition dictates that the aging master’s trade only be passed on to a male heir. Desperate for his art to survive, “The King of Masks” finds an apprentice in a destitute child purchased on the black market. When the child reveals an unexpected secret, their relationship is suddenly tested by both the old man’s stubborn sense of tradition and the established customs of China.
