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Yifan

Yifan is the stage name of Wang Yifeng (王亦豐), a Chinese-French professional magician and performer.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Yifan is the stage name of Wang Yifeng (王亦豐), a Chinese-French professional magician and performer. He is known for televised and online magic performances, including appearances on major Chinese New Year television programs. Sources also describe him as an artistic or multimedia magician, though some media coverage has noted controversy around his performances.

Early life and background

Yifan was born in Beijing in 1987 and raised in Paris, France. Chinese-language biographical sources state that he later studied at business schools in Paris and had an exchange period at Peking University.

Career

He became known for magic performances distributed online and on television. Sources say his profile rose sharply after major Chinese television appearances, especially his Spring Festival Gala performances.

Public image and controversy

Media coverage often described Yifan as innovative but also controversial, with some viewers questioning the methods behind his effects. This attention contributed to his public visibility in Chinese entertainment media.

Recognition

Sources describe him as an internationally known magician and artistic performer. One Chinese source says his online magic program reached very high view counts and ranked among popular online variety shows.

Key facts

  • Yifan is the professional name used by Wang Yifeng, a Chinese-born magician who grew up in Paris.
  • He gained wider recognition through online magic videos and televised performances.
  • He appeared on China Central Television's Spring Festival Gala in 2014 and again in 2016.
  • Chinese-language sources describe him as an international professional magician and artistic performer.
  • Some reporting around his performances focused on controversy and speculation about camera tricks or presentation effects.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Yifan?
Yifan is the stage name of Wang Yifeng, a Chinese-French magician and performer born in Beijing in 1987.
What is Yifan known for?
He is known for magic performances, especially online videos and appearances on major Chinese television programs.
Did Yifan appear on Chinese New Year television?
Yes. Chinese-language sources say he appeared on the Spring Festival Gala in 2014 and again in 2016.
Where was Yifan born and raised?
He was born in Beijing and raised in Paris, France.
Is Yifan also known as an actor?
Some sources describe him as a magician, performer, or actor, though magic is his primary public identity.

References

  1. Wikipedia (Chinese) — https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh/%E7%8E%8B%E4%BA%A6%E8%B1%90
    Supports: Birth name, stage name, birth date, birthplace, education, and television appearances
  2. Wikipedia (Chinese) — https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-my/%E7%8E%8B%E4%BA%A6%E8%B1%90
    Supports: Birth name, stage name, birth date, birthplace, occupation, and Chinese New Year Gala appearances
  3. ifeng.com — https://ent.ifeng.com/tv/special/2014chunwan/content-3/detail_2014_02/15/33845052_0.shtml
    Supports: Identity, stage name, early career, and 2014 Spring Festival Gala coverage
  4. Australian Institute of Magic — https://australianinstituteofmagic.org/the-art-of-magic/
    Supports: International reputation as a magician and public discussion of his effects