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COLLECTING MAGIC: FROM STAMPS TO WANDS
BE SPELLBOUND BY OVER 100 HARRY POTTER-THEMED STAMPS
AND COLLECTIBLES
Singapore, 1 November 2016 – This year-end holidays, experience the
magic of Harry Potter at the “Collecting Magic: From Stamps to Wands”
exhibition organised by the Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM)! Specially
designed for Potter fans, families, and the young-at-heart, SPM’s first-ever
Potter-themed exhibition brings together a comprehensive collection of
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Harry Potter stamps from all over the world, including Singapore, Taiwan,
Japan, United Kingdom and the United States. Designed with attention to
the finest details, each stamp lets you remember your favourite scenes
and moments from Harry Potter.
Step further into the wizarding world with a selection of movie memorabilia
and collectibles on loan from local collectors. These include items such as
collector’s edition disc set and filmmaking book set. Let your imagination
take flight with familiar scenes and references to Harry Potter while
opportunities for photos and play abound. For example, get ready to go on
a train journey or “fly” like a skilled Quidditch player.
The young ones will be particularly thrilled by the interesting interactive
multimedia exhibits accompanying the exhibition that serve to enhance
your magical experience. These are specially created by a team of
students from Nanyang Polytechnic’s School of Interactive & Digital Media.
You can wave a wand to see “magic” happen on a screen, watch portraits
that “move”, or uncover “spells” at the unique heat-sensitive stamp display.
Says Ms Tresnawati Prihadi, General Manager of SPM, “The magic of
collecting touches everyone – from the collector to the admirer. There is
delight and joy when you acquire something you love, and share your
collection and experience with others. ‘Collecting Magic: From Stamps To
Wands’ honours this tradition of collecting, particularly in the area of
philately. Postage stamps, alongside community contributed collectibles,
help make the Harry Potter experience more tangible and real for visitors.”
Around the world, children and adults have been captivated by the magic
of Harry Potter. Released from 1997 to 2007, it is the best-selling book
series for children with over 450 million copies sold to date. The books
have been adapted into feature films, role-playing games, and even theme
parks. Philatelic keepsakes such as Harry Potter-themed stamps that show
characters and movie scenes have also been issued by many countries.
This year, there has been a resurgence of Pottermania with the launch of
the play, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” in London, and the highly2
anticipated film “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”, which will be
released in November 2016.
“Collecting Magic: From Stamps to Wands” runs at SPM from 2 November
2016 to June 2017.
Highlights of the exhibition include:
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Taiwan
4 June 2004
Singapore Philatelic Museum Collection
The first licensed Harry Potter stamps in the world! With a penchant for
pop culture, Taiwan has claimed the honour of being the first to give the
boy wizard a stamp of approval. Harry and his feathery friends take flight
in this dynamic stamp issue.
Harry Potter
United Kingdom
17 July 2007
Singapore Philatelic Museum Collection
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The first Harry Potter stamps from the country of his origin, the United
Kingdom! It is also the only issue to feature book covers. Few books have
rallied children to read as much as the Harry Potter series. This series of
stamps is a fitting and well-designed tribute to J.K. Rowling’s literary
impact.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Isle of Man
7 December 2004
Singapore Philatelic Museum Collection
Easily one of the most attractive Harry Potter stamp issues ever. Iconic
characters and scenes are featured, including Hagrid and the Knight Bus.
This comes with a set of lovely maxicards – postcards pre-printed with
stamps of matching designs.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Isle of Man
21 October 2005
Singapore Philatelic Museum Collection
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Size is no measure of strength, as Harry Potter has shown us. The Isle of
Man, an island between England and Northern Ireland, continues its
tradition of producing beautiful stamps. These tiny pieces of paper are
works of art! The attention to detail would please even Professor Snape.
View Harry Potter stamps, movie memorabilia and collectibles at the
“Collecting Magic: From Stamps to Wands” exhibition.
Dobby the House Elf
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Private Collection
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Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection, 2012
Private Collection
Number 47091 of 63,000 sets
31-disc set with more than 4 hours of never-been-seen material.
Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey (Collector’s
Edition), 2012
Collection of Jo Chua
One out of 3,000 copies.
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Diagon Alley in LEGO - Gringotts Wizarding Bank
Lovingly Assembled by Jo Chua
Please refer to Annex A for details of the programmes offered in
conjunction with the exhibition.
Details of Collecting Magic – From Stamps To Wands
非藏魔法：邮票珍品展
Venue:
Singapore Philatelic Museum
23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807
Date:
2 November 2016 – June 2017
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday
10.00am – 7.00pm
Admission charge: Admission to the exhibition is free. Usual museum
admission charges apply.
Free admission for Singaporeans and Permanent
Residents
Admission charge for foreigners:
Adult $8
Child (3 – 12 years) $6
Tel:
63373888
Website:
www.spm.org.sg
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Acknowledgements
Singapore Philatelic Museum would like to thank the following individuals
and organisations for supporting the exhibition.
Corporate Sponsor
Singapore Post Limited
Lenders
Jo Chua
Chin Xuan
Singapore Post Limited
Private Collectors
Partner
Nanyang Polytechnic, School of Interactive & Digital Media
About Singapore Philatelic Museum
Singapore Philatelic Museum showcases Singapore’s philatelic heritage
and postal artefacts since the Straits Settlements era. Throughout the year,
the museum organises changing exhibitions that feature rare collections of
world-class philatelists, and contemporary collections that explore heritage
and cultures of Singapore and beyond. The museum also hosts a range of
educational activities including guided tours, camps, talks and workshops.
The mission of the Singapore Philatelic Museum is to stimulate interest in
philately. The museum is a fully-owned subsidiary of National Heritage
Board. It has Institution of Public Character (IPC) Status from 14 July 2015
to 13 July 2018.
About the National Heritage Board
The National Heritage Board (NHB) was formed on 1 August 1993. As the
custodian of Singapore’s heritage, NHB is responsible for telling the
Singapore story, sharing the Singaporean experience and imparting our
Singapore spirit.
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NHB’s mission is to preserve and celebrate the shared heritage of our
diverse communities, for the purpose of education, nation-building and
cultural understanding. It manages the national museums and heritage
institutions, and sets policies relating to heritage sites, monuments and the
national collection. Through the national collection, NHB curates heritage
programmes and presents exhibitions to connect the past, present and
future generations of Singaporeans. NHB is a statutory board under the
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. Please visit www.nhb.gov.sg for
more information.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Amanda Phua
Jocelyn Lee
Tate Anzur
Singapore Philatelic Museum
Tel: +65 6221 9901
Tel: +65 6513 7332
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
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Annex A
Win Harry Potter Collectibles contest
Date: 2 November 2016 – 2 January 2017
Visit “Collecting Magic: From Stamps to Wands” exhibition.
Answer a
question based on the exhibition and stand a chance to win Books
Kinokuniya-sponsored and Singapore Philatelic Museum premiums.
These items include - Harry Potter Adult Hardcover Boxed Set: The
Complete Collection, Harry Potter Collectors Keyring, S$50 Books
Kinokuniya Gift Voucher, Singapore Philatelic Museum Notebook and
Greeting Card.
November & December 2016 School Holiday Programmes
Overnight Adventure
Thursday, 24 November, 6.00pm – Friday, 25 November, 9.00am
Thursday, 1 December, 6.00pm – Friday, 2 December, 9.00am
An adventure awaits!
Explore the world of stamps through exciting
activities, competitions and sheer fun. Watch a magical show and create a
Cloak of Invisibility for a cool catwalk!
Participants will have the rare
opportunity of camping among the philatelic exhibits!
Bring along a
sleeping bag, jacket, pyjamas, fresh change of clothes and toiletries.
Includes dinner, supper and breakfast.
Age: 7 – 12 years old
Charge: $90.00 per child
To
register,
please
contact
Lily at
Tel:
6513
7347
or Email:
[email protected]
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Amazing Stamps
Thursday, 24 November, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Thursday, 8 December, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Delve into the world of amazing stamps! Learn about the fascinating world
of philately and discover stories about culture, heritage, William
Shakespeare, magic, monkeys and more! Hunt for philatelic treasures as
you go on a Care for Magical Creatures adventure, put together stamp
puzzles in the shortest time, take part in a stamp designing competition
and win prizes!
Age: 7 – 12 years old
Charge: $15.00 per child
To
register,
please
contact
Lily at
Tel:
6513
7347
or Email:
[email protected]
Mailbox Workshop
Tuesday, 29 November, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Tuesday, 6 December, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Find out how postboxes came about and the important role that birds
played in the delivery of mail! See the inside of an authentic red colonial
postbox, learn about the interesting items that have been posted through
the mail and learn how mail is delivered today. Participants will get to
paint, decorate and take home their very own Owl Post mailbox!
Age: 7 – 12 years old
Charge: $30.00 per child
To
register,
please
contact
Lily at
Tel:
6513
7347
or Email:
[email protected]
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