Nipin Niravath's class on engrossing Mentalism

The magician to visit Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi centres of the Magic Academy and teach 10 awesome tricks in Mentalism, but only for magicians.

Passionate for mentalism: Nipin Niravath

Thiruvananthapuram: On this Independence Day, the emerging hero in Mentalism, Nipin Niravath is bringing a special gift for his counterparts. Mr. Niravath will be at the Magic Academy’s Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi centres respectively on 14th and 15th of August, giving tutorials on 10 awesome tricks in Mentalism.

An apostle of Mentalism for the past six years, he holds a lengthy 19 years of experience in the art of magic. Why does he fall in love with mentalism? “For Mentalism, you don’t need to go for huge setups. It is simple for the performer, but a complex feel of amazement for spectators”, he says.

After watching his performance on 17th of April, in front of an elite audience including the Minister, Kadannappally Ramachandran, Soorya Krishnamoorthy included Mr. Niravath’s show for the upcoming session of the famous Soorya Festival.

For early registrations, call 0471 2358910. Email: magicacademyindia@gmail.com.

Mind-boggling Mentalism

Engrossing, enigmatic: Magician Nipin Niravath has homeworked a lot before attempting his feat.

Thiruvananthapuram: Packed audience at the Vailopilly Samskriti Bhawavn here on 17th of April, was led to Mentalism, a branch of magic that has more mind-reading aspects than usual sleights of hands. Thanks to Nipin Niravath the young mentalist.

For around 60 minutes, audience including the Minister of Devaswom, Kadannappally Ramachandran; Soorya Krishnamoorthy and Honorary Director of the Magic Academy, R. Raja Moorthy were kept under Mr. Niravath’s spell. With the power of his eyes he could even bend a couple of stubborn iron rods and burst an incandescent bulb. Another audience member was at happy times to have the magician influence his mind and unearth pleasant days of his childhood.

Mr. Niravath’s careful selection of the backdrop, speech and music only made the event impressive. “It’s beyond words. Totally different kind of magical presentation I have ever seen”, was how the show was described by the Minister.

Back from the paradise of magic

Nakul Shenoy on the magical experiences gifted by his recent visit to the U.S.


Delightful rendezvous: Magician Nakul Shenoy (left) is back after an exciting U.S. tour. In this photo you find him with legends of contemporary magic, Max Maven, Eugene Burger and Marco Fida.

My recent trip to Las Vegas, USA was characterized by meetings with the legends of magic, gaining inspiration and guidance from them. Max Maven, Eugene Burger, Jeff McBride, Banachek, Bob Cassidy, Andy Nyman, et al. under one roof for three days and late nights was a phenomenal experience.

My personal special highlight was the Indian contingent at Mindvention 2009 in a much larger strength – India being represented by Pradip Amladi, Rakesh Syam, and myself, plus a couple of international attendees of Indian origin. Catching up with some of the best performers from the world-over – good friends I had not yet met in person – was really special.

Las Vegas continues to charm with some of the very best magic in the world, with Luke Jermay’s MENTAL being the latest addition to the long list, while Mac King remains the most entertaining.

Visiting the Magic Castle in Hollywood was special too, for it hosts the best magicians and their acts, and a wonderful magical atmosphere. The perfect icing on the cake was my Guruji - Bob Cassidy’s lecture at the Castle, moderated by my friend and mentor Michael Weber.

After all this, I can only await my next trip with bated breath!


With Rakesh Syam and Pradip Amladi at Mindvention

(This is a reproduction from November 09 issue of Vismayam Magical News in which the author is a columnist.)

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Mentalism enters the mainstream

Nakul's feat on 18th in Bangalore


Bangalore: Mentalism, the magic based on reading minds but hitherto been sidelined as one in the many categories of magic, would soon be in the limelight. Thanks to Nakul Shenoy, country’s leading Mentalism performer. Come 18th January, Mr. Nakul would present his full-fledged mentalism show at the prestigious Chowdaiah Memorial Hall here. “This is the first time that this highly successful show steps into the world of public mainstream entertainment” he states. The show named, ‘Beyond Magic!’ would be presented as an invitee-only event with a very few tickets available for sale.

The show described as ‘a realm of Real Magic where the ordinary and mundane cease to be’, would explore the uncanny, present the unusual and illustrate the paranormal. It is the youthful magician’s promise that the 60-minute gig would contain reading minds, projecting thoughts, predicting the future and a sweeping display of super-human memory.

Seats are so limited. Rush your request at the earliest at email: nakul@nakulshenoy.com or nakulshenoy@gmail.com.

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