Saturday 24 May, 2008

Magical experimentations are admirable: Defence Minister

A.K. Antony inaugurates Mass Magic Show for World Peace by Vismayam 2008 delegates


Defence Minister A.K. Antony, standing, front row, fifth from the right, sets free white pigeons, inaugurating a mass magical demonstration for world peace by the delegates of Vismayam 2008 in front of the Kanakakunnu Palace. Near him, on the left, is the Kerala Minister of Forest, Binoy Viswam. Also seen in the front row, (from third right): Chief organiser of Vismayam 2008, Gopinath Muthukad; Director of Tourism, M. Sivasankar and General Convenor of Vismayam 2008, M.B. Sanil Kumar.

Thiruvananthapuram: The 4th of May, the concluding day for the Vismayam 2008 was awakened by the fluttering of hundreds of pigeons. They, created magically from nowhere by the magician delegates of the event, flapped their wings and flew skyward, denoting eternity of the world peace – the much needed commodity of the hour.

While inaugurating the event, Defence Minister, A.K. Antony himself set free a white dove that was handed over to him. “I have been watching magical experimentations of Muthukad with great enthusiasm. It is admirable to have this sort of a magical feat for the sustenance of global harmony. Let us see how this magic brings in peace”, Mr. Antony said during his inaugural address.

Kerala Minister of Forests, Binoy Viswam chaired the function. Executive Director of Magic Academy, Gopinath Muthukad was present. Director of Tourism, M. Sivasankar welcomed the dignitaries and the General Convenor of Vismayam 2008, M.B. Sanil Kumar tendered vote of thanks.

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