Christian was the winner of the 10th Mac Millan Close-up Competition in London,1993. Author of Capricornian Tales (U.S.A.), Legendes Urbaines and Compendium Sortilegionis (France). He has had material published in lots of diverse magic magazines such as Magic, Genii, Altar Flame, Invocation, Journal de la Prestigitation, Magicus, Journal, Mad Magic etc., with a special pleasure to publish in Mary Tomich's Altar Flame.

Christian Chelman is a highly skilled magician who specializes in Classic Close-Up magic, Cheating, Cardmagic, Mentalism but above all else....Bizarre Magic. His storylines are superb as anyone who has read at least Capricornian Tales can testify.

As The Curator of The Surnateum.

The Curator considers that "Bizarre/Storytelling Magic is a way to see the other forms of Magic and reject none (except the Dippy Duck Trick, only to please his friend Karl Bartoni)".

Behind the Bizarre magic of Christian Chelman lies a great knowledge and an even greater collection of rare and priceless artifacts which he uses in his performances. He has possibly the biggest collection of strange, weird ancient and historical artifacts in Europe.

For a long time, it has only been possible for personal visitors to see his vast and wondrous collection but now all have a chance to see a portion of it on the internet by visiting "The Surnateum":A Natural Museum of The Supernatural. You can get to this excellent website from the links page (#2) on this site or go there now by CLICKING HERE.