GANITHA VISMAYAM, a magical tribute to great Mathematician Sreenivasa Ramanujan on 2012 April 26th GANITHA VISMAYAM, a magical tribute to great Mat

a national mathematical year (nmy) programme of magic academy

The mark of respect to the contributions of great Indian Mathematician Sreenivasa Ramanujan is another etching score to our Indian magicians through Academy. Considering the observance of our Prime Minister on the inadequacy of mathematicians in India, Academy has taken up the matter to spread the necessity and scope of the subject through the fascinating art, magic. The proven track of the past reveals the fortunate skill of magic to communicate the mass for developing interest. Now it turns to Maths.

Gearing up with the programme, The Academy of Magical Sciences is now to organize a one day program titled, GANITHA VISMAYAM on the 92^nd memorial day of Ramanujan, April 26^th. Various sessions including the classes and competitions in math magic will be ample to ensure magicians’ focus. The one intended to explore nationwide magicians to make their passion math magic and extend the messaging throughout the country.

An extravaganza of mathe-magic will be the key attraction of the programme.

Magic Club Scholarship exam results announced

The Magic Club scholarship exam organised by the Magic Academy realized a good result for this year. Twenty One students topped the exam scoring A grade. The exam was conducted on January 21 in different centres. Those who scored the A grade are listed below.

Ananda Krishna S, DR GR Public School; Aparna Ashok, MGM Model School Ayiroor; Sravan Krishnakumar, Lecole Chempaka, Jishnu, St. Mary's UPS; Sarang, Lecole, Chempaka; Aparna Prabhakar, Govt. Model HS LPS; Jihas Jafar, Kaviyattu English Medium School; Vivek TM, Kaviyattu English Medium School; Aravind HS, Kaviyattu English Medium School; Rahul Raj R, Kaviyattu English Medium School; Gohula Krishna K, Kaviyattu English Medium School; Gaurav Prakash Jadav, SNPS, Kollam; Basima Saif, SNPS, Kollam; Sidharth, VSNPS, Kollam; Devi Parvathi Nair, SNPS, Kollam; Nandu PJ, SNPS, Kollam; Kelvin Benny, Technical HSS Aluva; Mohammed Amin Z, SDPY HSS PAlluruthy Ernakulam; Anaswara K, LMCCHSG Panchalam Ernakulam; Abhirami Sudhakaran, St. Francis Xaviers Ernakulam; Sudhessh S, GHS Kalamassery Ernakulam.

Republic Day

Configuring the PPC for the magicians’ benefit

Century offer at special tariff

Perfect Performer Course, the well appreciated refreshing programme for established magicians is at a new era with a yearlong schedule. Prominent magicians throughout the country will mesmerize with worthy segments, which includes the milestone of 100th episode too. Unveiling the rare magical lessons and expressions made easier for those who wish to schedule themselves for the sessions.

Magicians includes Prahlad Acharya, Ali Ahmed, Nakul Shenoy, Rajamoorthy, Cigam Jammu, Dayanidhi, Samir Patil, Uday Jadugar, Kudroli Ganesh, Clifford N Parekh and few more will furnish for the thirst of magicians.

Celebrating the century of PPC, Academy has now announced a special offer for the advance registration. Magicians could register for the eleven segments of the year, each worth Rs.250/-, by paying for only nine. This covers the special tariff of magic club members too. The yearly registration is open till 10th of February.

96th PPC by Magician Prahlad on 11th Feb

Thiruvananthapuram: 96th monthly Perfect Performer Course on 11th of February at the Magic Academy is going to be a precious occasion of learning for magicians.

Indian Houdini in magic and master in shadow play, Magician Prahlad Acharya is going to lead the session. This sweetheart magician of Karnataka has been proving his mastery not only in illusion and conjuring magic presentations, but also in ventriloquism and shadow play. He is a happy go lucky guy in magic, to whom wisdom means some to acquire each day and to be distributed at every moment.

For the upcoming session Prahlad will offer his master class on some of the basic concepts of shadow play and newer aspects in magic. Having established his image as a talented performer of Karnataka’s indigenous magic, Mr. Prahlad will be offering his show to mark a captivating end for the session. Course fee will be Rs.250. For early reservation of seats, either telephone 0471 2358910 or email, magicacademyindia@gmail.com may be contacted.

A DREAM DAY WITH DAVID - GOPINATH MUTHUKAD

My experience with David Copperfield

Of all the magicians in the world, only a few have succeeded in creating an admiration among other fellow magicians. And all through my life, I have adored one magician more than any other, David Copperfield. It was during my collage days, way back in 1985, that a friend from abroad gifted me a very special Christmas present, a video cassette named ‘15 Years of David Copperfield’. I went through the tape the very same day as it lead me into a world of excitement, wonder and pure magic. It was the day I stated adoring the great magician David Copperfield. From that day till now, I have witnessed with awe, his spectacular magic several hundred times through DVDs as well as youtube. In him, I found a sense of timing, humor, body language and a love for details that excels any other magician. His magic always delivers an experience that equals the beauty of sweet poetry. His profound ability to explore the limitless possibilities of magic astonished me more than anything.

One of my biggest ambitions was that I should one day meet the greatest magician of my lifetime, David Copperfield. After watching him on screen for 26 years, that dream finally became fruitful during the December of 2011. It was a magical day gifted by my friend Hari Nair on our way to Huston for a magic show. It was Hari Nair who organized my ticket for the show as well as a meeting with the master magician thereafter. I impatiently kept shifting in my seat and occasionally kept pinching myself in disbelief during the trip from Huston to Las Vegas. My dream was about to come true and the excitement was far beyond comparison.

We were staying at MGM Grand, the same hotel that encloses the Hollywood Theatre where David Copperfield was performing. From the airport to MGM grand, the billboards on either sides of the road flashed various scenes of the Copperfield show and it certainly didn’t help me to hide my excitement. During daytime, we walked the streets of Vegas surrounded by people, mostly intoxicated by alcohol, some excited over their luck and others brooding over their losses at the casinos. By 6.30pm we occupied our table marked A6 in the front row. The stage was so close that we could touch it from our seats. On a simple looking stage, a screen flashed the victory saga of the king of magical entertainment and pretty soon the theatre became full. Exactly at 7pm, the much soothing voice of Copperfield echoed the hall. In the short silence between his words, I could hear my heart pounding with excitement. Just when I thought that I could no longer hold back my exhilaration, 21 Emmy Award winning magician, David Copperfield appeared on a motorbike as if by real magic. I couldn’t believe my eyes for the first time in my life. There on stage is the man I have seen only on TV screen, with the same walk, voice and naughty smile, armed with the magic to steal everyone’s heart. For the next one and a half hours, the stage filled with magic that words will fail to describe.

After the spellbinding show, as everyone walked out, some occasionally shaking their head refusing to accept what they have just witnessed, a person came to us and asked us to wait for a few minutes. After about 10 minutes, we were invited onto the stage, closer to the master of illusion. Then there followed a little introduction, a chat and photo session. I invited him to India. He acknowledged his interest to come and asked to mail the details.

Who told magicians rarely respect one another? Here is a legend who himself proves to be an admirable model of mutual respect and love, I thought.

As we walked out of the theatre, I hugged my friend Hari Nair, thanking him for the wonderful moment he gifted me and behind him, I wiped the tiny tear of joy that somehow escaped irrespective of my earnest effort to prevent it from being seen.