Independence Day greetings!

We, the family of Magic Academy joins with our leader, Gopinath Muthukad in wishing all patriotically charged greetings on the occasion of our country's Independence Day on 15th of August. Time and again we take pride 0n the very fact that our Nation is democratic, secular and socialist. And we contribute our best to retain the values upheld by our Mother Nation.

Month-long discount sale begins

Awesome sale: For the people of Kerala, the State festival of Onam is also an occasion for buying prudently things of need. At Magic Academy's shop, magician Nipin Niravath inaugurated (left) 'Onam Magic Discount Sales' today morning. Magicians who gathered for the 80th Perfect Performer Course at the Academy had a good time of purchasing quality magic wares with a wholesome discount of 10-20%. Discount was offered in cash and kind according to the preference of the buyers. The discount sales will continue till Onam Magic Fest on 11th of September.

Jansuraksha Award presented

Award time: Kavitha Muthukad, wife of Gopinath Muthukad along with their son, 5-year-old Vismay Muthukad receives 'Janasuraksha Award' for national integration from former ISRO Chief and architect of Chandrayaan, Dr. G. Madhavan Nair at Gandhi Bhavan, Pathanapuram in Kollam district on 12th of August. The award was instituted by the Gandhi Bhavan International Trust and was declared for three persons including the Minister for Forests, Binoy Viswam (third from left) for his contributions in the field of environmental conservation and noted journalist, Nikesh Kumar. Mr. Muthukad was selected for his unique contributions in promoting national integration through the art of magic.

Last adieu for magician Jain Pallathettu

Jain Pallathettu (Photo provided by Magician Jowan Madhumala)

Thiruvananthapuram: Magic Academy has mourned the death of magician Jain Pallathettu (44) of Thirunakkara, Kottayam. He breathed his last at a massive heart attack. The deceased is survived by his wife Lisa and daughters, Namitha and Navya. A passionate fan of magical art, he found time for offering amateur magic shows in between his business responsibilities of running 'Pallathettu Group' of commercial firms. He is the founder President of Kottayam Magicians Art Society. "He was a friend and well wisher of magicians. He had special affection towards poor street magicians whom he used to help a lot", recollects P.M. Mithra of his departed friend.

Jain Pallathettu has followed the footsteps of his father the late Zakharia who had close business contacts in North India from were he learned magical art. Zakharia is considered to be the first magician to introduce blindfold motorbike riding in Kerala.