Sun under the spell of Moon!

Lengthiest solar eclipse of the millennium captivates.


Gopinath Muthukad the propagator of the science and art in magic was floored to see the magic of the Moon that has transformed the Sun into the form of a silver ring. In this photo we see the acclaimed magician watching the solar spectacle from the premises of the Magic Academy in Thiruvananthapuram, using special glasses. All the staff at the Academy had a glimpse on the marvel. At the same time, 'Five Fingers' a team of child magicians from the Academy is entertaining the crowd on the lawns of the Kanakakunnu Palace at the mega event organised by the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum.


One of the chief characteristics of the annular solar eclipse is that at the time of eclipse sunlight forms circular shades on falling opaque objects. In this image you find such shades produced on the tiled courtyard of the Magic Academy while the sunlight fell on the leaves of garden plants.

Team of child magicians to amaze Sun gazers

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Science and Technlogy Museum has roped in the service of ‘Five Fingers’ a magic troupe of child magicians from the Magic Academy to entertain the crowd that gather to watch the longest Solar eclipse on the lawns of Kanakakunnu palace on 15th of January. ‘Five Fingers’ constituted by junior magicians of the Academy comprises of five school children who bear ardent affinity for magical art and science.

14-year-old Mohammed Shanu designated as the thumb of the team, is the lone boy in the team. Others in this team of budding magicians are Alina Gilton as point finger, Nadhiya as middle finger (both aged 13); 12-year-old Asmin Nayara as ring finger and 11-year-old Anamika Gilton as the little finger. Joining with them will be three of their classmates from the Academy, Amogh B.J., Nikhil Mathew Thomas and Rahul G. They will be demonstrating Close-up magic, conjuring magic and juggling act respectively.

These little magicians will be strolling on the lawns of the Kanakakunnu Palace entertaining children gathered in the shades of trees.