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Andre Xavier Magnum (born February 20, 2002), better known as WangZiLong in China. He is a kung fu performer in both Traditional and Wushu kung fu, an actor, amateur magician, and Chinese banter/speech performer.

Early Life Magnum was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He and his family resided in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. His mother, Margot Magnum, was a school teacher then a business owner. His father, Kenn Magnum, was a computer teacher, writer and programmer. Magnum’s ancestry includes Spanish, French Canadian, English, and Scandinavian.

When Magnum was 2 years old, the family moved to Phoenix, Arizona. He began running track at 2.5 years old. Magnum was the youngest to participate and complete Flagstaff, Arizona’s Run 4 Life, Kids Marathon at 4 years old. The next year, Magnum participated and completed in the Run 4 Life, Kids Marathon again. At the age of 3.5, Magnum became obsessed with Kung Fu and Kung Fu movies. His parents signed him up for Wing Chung classes; he displayed an unusually high aptitude for remembering forms and the Martial Arts. Magnum continued to practice kung fu diligently and began studying Mandarin.

At 5 years old, he competed in and won his first competitions.

Magnum began competing nationally and studied for 3 months at the Shaolin Temple, Mt. Song, Dengfeng, China over the summer.[1] He competed in 13 individual events while 6 years old and won first place in 10 of 13 events.

The year Magnum was 7 years old, he returned to Shaolin for 3 months of summer training. Also he competed in 23 individual events, winning gold 20 times.

Shaolin Temple offered and Magnum accepted the opportunity to attend the Chinese portion of their school for his 3rd grade school year. During this year, he participated in 24 events and won gold in 18 events. For the second half of his 3rd grade school year, Magnum was offered and accepted the opportunity to attend, train and live in the dorms of China’s most Elite Sports Academy, ShiChaHai.

Magnum continued attending, training and living at ShiChaHai Beijing Sports Academy for the next year.

January 2013, Magnum transferred schools to Chaoyang Experimental Primary School, which is one of Beijing’s best elementary schools. He continues his Shaolin Traditional Kung Fu training in Beijing.

Activities Magnum enjoys studying magic and creating things with Legos.

Filmography Documentary on Andre Magnum, A Boy In China, http://www.emptymindfilms.com/buy-movie/a-boy-in-china/

ABC 15 story Amazing sacrifice helping Phoenix boy, Andre Magnum, become a Kung Fu Master, http://www.abc15.com/dpp/sports/sports_blogs_local/Amazing-sacrifice-helping-Phoenix-boy-Andre-Manum-become-a-Kung-Fu-Master

One News Page story Phoenix boy Andre Magnum in China to fulfill his dream, http://www.onenewspage.com/video/20111022/645693/Phoenix-boy-Andre-Magnum-in-China-to-fulfill.htm

Awards and Nominations November 2012 – 5th World Traditional Wushu Championships[2] Third Place in Traditional Forms

December 2011 – Sports Illustrated China, 8 page article with centerfold.

Finalist for 2011 Sports Illustrated Kid of the Year

2011 - Scored 98% and 96% on the Chinese academic standardized tests

January 2011 - ICMAC San Diego 5th Grand Champion for 6 - 8 yr old Division First Place in Contemporary Broad Sword, Advanced (division 6 to 8) First Place in Contemporary Long Weapons, Staff, Advanced (division 6 to 8) First Place in Contemporary Weapons Other, Double Daggers, Advanced (division 6 to 8) First Place in Traditional Forms (Tiger), Advanced (division 6 to 8)

November 2010 - Shaolin Temple Competition First Place in Traditional Forms First Place in Traditional Weapons

October 2010 - 4th World Traditional Wushu Championships, Shiyan City Represented United States Traditional Wushu Team in Competition

September 2010 - Shaolin Temple Competition First Place in Traditional Forms First Place in Traditional Weapons

August 2010 - 5th Annual Hong Kong International Grand Champion for 6 - 8 yr old Division First Place in Traditional Forms (Tiger), Advanced (division 6 to 8) First Place in Contemporary Forms (Long fist), Advanced (division 6 to 8) First Place in Long Weapons, Advanced (division 6 to 8) First Place in Short Weapons, Advanced (division 6 to 8)

August 2010 – Las Vegas Chinese Martial Arts Championships First Place in Traditional Forms, Advanced (division 9 and under) Second Place in Long Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under) Second Place in Short Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under) Second Place in Wushu, Advanced (division 9 and under)

June 2010 - 7th Annual Shark City Nationals - San Jose First Place in Forms, Advanced (division 9 and under) First Place in Wushu, Advanced (division 9 and under) First Place in Long Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under) First Place in Short Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under) First Place in Other Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under)

May 2010 - CMAT 18 (UC-Berkeley) Second Place in Traditional Forms, Advanced (division 8 to 12) Second Place in Long Weapons, Advanced (division 8 to 12) Third Place in Short Weapons, Advanced (division 8 to 12)

March 2010 - Dallas International Chinese Martial Arts Championship First Place in Nan Quan, Advanced (division 16 and under) First Place in Forms, Advanced (division 8 and under) First Place in Wushu, Advanced (division 8 and under) First Place in Long Weapons, Advanced (division 8 and under) Second Place in Short Weapons, Advanced (division 8 and under)

January 2010 - San Diego International Chinese Martial Arts Championship First Place in Forms, Advanced (division 9 and under) First Place in Wushu, Advanced (division 9 and under) First Place in Long Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under) First Place in Short Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under) First Place in Other Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under)

November 2009 - Master Jinheng Li's Holiday Competition - Phoenix, AZ    First Place in Empty Hand, Advanced (division 13 and under) First Place in Long Weapons, Advanced (division 13 and under) First Place in Short Weapons, Advanced (division 13 and under) First Place in Other Weapons, Advanced (division 13 and under)

November 2009 - ASKA/Kung Fu Competition - Phoenix, AZ    First Place in Long Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under) First Place in Short Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under)

October 2009 - Washington, DC Chinese Martial Arts Championship First Place in Forms (division 13 and under) First Place in Long Weapons (division 13 and under) First Place in Short Weapons (division 13 and under) First Place in Other Weapons (division 13 and under)

September 2009 - ASKA Competition - Phoenix, AZ    Second Place in Forms, Advanced (division 9 and under)

August 2009 – Las Vegas Chinese Martial Arts Championships First Place in Traditional Forms, Advanced (division 9 and under) First Place in Long Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under) First Place in Short Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under) First Place in Wushu, Advanced (division 9 and under)

March 2009 - ASKA Southwest Open Karate Championship - Phoenix, AZ    First Place in Forms, Advanced (division 9 and under) Second Place in Long Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under) Third Place in Short Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under)

January 2009 – ASKA Competition – Phoenix, AZ    First Place in Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under) First Place in Forms, Advanced (division 9 and under)

November 2008 Master Jinheng Li’s Holiday Championship & Tournament – Phoenix First Place – Empty Hand, Advanced (division 9 and under) First Place – Short Weapon, Advanced (division 9 and under) First Place – Long Weapon, Advanced (division 9 and under)

March 2008 – United States Karate Alliance Nationals – Albuquerque, NM    Forth Place in Forms, Advanced (division 9 and under) Forth Place in Weapons, Advanced (division 9 and under)

February 2008 - Disney World Martial Arts Competition - Anaheim, CA    First Place in Long Weapons, Intermediate (division 9 and under) First Place in Long Fist, Intermediate (division 9 and under) First Place in Short Weapons, Intermediate (division 9 and under) Third Place in Traditional Kung Fu, Intermediate (division 9 and under)

February 2008 – ASKA Arizona State Championships – Phoenix, AZ    First Place in Forms, Intermediate (division 9 and under) First Place in Weapons, Intermediate (division 9 and under)

2007- 2008 ASKA Point Year 1st Place Kata, 5 and Under

September 2007 – USKA & ASKA Competition – Phoenix, AZ    First Place in Forms, Intermediate (division 9 and under) First Place in Weapons, Intermediate (division 9 and under)

Run 4 Life, Kids Marathon, Completed – Youngest Contestant at 4 years old

References 1.	^Inside Kung Fu Magazine – Go East Young Man http://www.insidekung-fu.com/content/view/198/37/ 2.	^USAWKF - 5th World Traditional Wushu Championships Results http://www.usawkf.com/news/detail.php?aid=705