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Dr Penguin

Chedly Saheb-Ettaba

Magician, Master of Ceremonies, and Filmmaker


Free Spirit: Magical Dr Penguin

Chedly Saheb-Ettaba, the well loved, nomadic magician known as Dr. Penguin - represents the Free Spirits wHo have migrated to Thailand. He (along with fellow Numeni member Joe Cummings) was featured in the Jun-Jul 2023 issue of The Big Chilli Magazine. Dr Penguin performs for a wide range of audiences, and he loves to bring joy to children at Numeni charity events.


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Dr. Penguin's 'more famous than me' Friends

Dr. Penguin has been hanging out with some of the world’s most iconic figures in entertainment. Click here to read some playful stories about these encounters that were featured in the Aug-Sep issue of The Big Chilli.


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Numeni Children’s Day at DPF

Dr Penguin brought delighted smiles to the children of Khlong Toei slum on 29 January 2023, during Numeni Children’s Day at Duang Prateep Foundation. The kids were treated to a lunch, plus performances by Todd Thongdee, Dr Penguin, and Turbo Star. Volunteers from Shinnyo-En temple organised games. We were featured on TV Ch 7.