Magic Camp kicks off in Kochi with an amazing Mathe-magic show

Sublime start: Legal luminary, retired Supereme Court Judge, V.R. Krishna Iyer inaugurates the summer magic camp at the library hall attached to the Traffic Training Park of the Ernakulam District Council for Child Welfare. He is flanked by (from left) Joint Secretary of the Council, V.M.Shamsudheen; Executive Director of the Magic Academy, Gopinath Muthukad; District Collector, Dr. M. Beena; Vice President of the Council, Sainaba Mammu; Assistant Development Commissioner, V.S. Soman; Committee member of the Council, M.M. Salim and Superintendant of the Park, K.P. Shaji.

Kochi: The summer magic camp for children jointly organised by the Ernakulam District Council for Child Welfare (DCCW) and the Magic Academy began here on 6th of April with a call by legal luminary, the Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer to use magic for unveiling truth behind fallacies and a stunning demonstration of magic in mathematics by the chief of the Academy, Gopinath Muthukad.

“Muthukad is making an admirable attempt to empower our younger generation. While learning magic, children should acquire the power to identify the truth of science behind everything we see in our life”, Mr. Krishna Iyer said during his inaugural address. “The reality remains within the visible exterior, and through learning magic, we get the power to see the inside of whatever we see”, he added.

District Collector and President of the DCCW, Dr. M. Beena presided over the function. She expressed the hope that the social responsibility upheld by the Magic Academy and its guide, Mr. Muthukad would reflect in the lessons imparted during the summer magic camp. Assistant Development Commissioner and Secretary of the DCCW, V.S. Soman welcomed the guests. Vice President of the Council, Sainba Mammu; Joint Secretary, V.M. Shamsudheen and committee member, M.M. Salim spoke on the occasion.

Mathe-magic
Soon after the inaugural function, it was the turn of Mr. Muthukad to stage a specially crafted magic show supported by mathematics and psychology. Four children were picked from the audience. While they formed a circle around magician with their eyes blindfolded, the magician took a paper and pen on which he wrote something apparently reading the minds of the four. The prediction was enclosed in an envelope and was clipped at the tip of a string that hung above a shallow vessel carrying differently numbered tokens from 1001 to 9999, by Dr. Beena.

Maths, Magic and Mind: A scene from the Mathe-magic show by Gopinath Muthukad.

Now the children were set free to approach the vessel carrying the heap of tokens and pick in random two tokens each in their hands. Now they had to write these numbers on the writing boards kept on two sides, on the stage. Sum of these numbers were calculated by the Dr. Beena and Mrs. Mammu. These totals were now written on a third writing board kept on the centre of the stage. The dignitaries worked out the total of these numbers, too. The final total was boldly written.

Now, as requested by Mr. Muthukad, Dr. Beena approached the envelope carrying the prediction and opened it. Now the paper was handed over to Mr. Iyer. He red it out alound through microphone and the number matched exactly with what was arrived on the board. Children, their parents and dignitaries were hugely impressed at the performance of the magician that surely pronounced that mathematics was a friendly subject. “See there is nothing supernatural with what I did. It is simply a play of mathematics that anybody can perform after thorough practicing”, Mr. Muthukad declared.

Caught in magic: Children who came to attend the summer magic camp seen engrossed by the the mathe-magic demonstration.

Following this video show titled, ‘The Greatest Illusions of Muthukad’ was held to demonstrate different faces modern magic. Then chapter first of the magical art was introduced before curious children by Mr. Muthukad who was supported by other faculties including Advocate Hariraj, Sreekumar and Ajith Kumar.

Day 1 at the magic camp plucks fruits and sweets from thin air

Magical production: A group of 12 little magicians stage a magical production at the Wonder World auditorium of the Magic Academy on 5th of April marking the inauguration of the Summer Magic Camp for children.

Thiruvananthapuram: The Summer magic camp for children organised by the Magic Academy was kicked off here on the 5th of April, with a brilliant performance by a team of 12 child magician. To do their job in style, all the 12 little prodigies came together towards the climax and performed a thrilling production magic.

Before getting into the climax number, they opened a wooden box and showed it empty. To further convince that nothing was inside, audience members were allowed to examine it to their satisfaction. Two members of the magic team, Thejas and Rahul closed the box. When opened, a little queen of magic emerged out of the box in a lightening speed. Clad in glittering costumes and wearing a crown, the little beauty threw a smile and waved her magic wand to produce a pot full of sweet preparation (Palpaayasam) and a bunch of ripe plantain fruit from nowhere. Together, the little magicians served these for the spectators.

Light of wisdom: Malayalam language expert, Dr. Ezhumattur Raja Raja Varma inaugurates the two-month-long summer magic camp by lighting a traditional lamp. From left: Chief Operator of the Magic Academy Research Centre, P. Thomas, Content Editor of this blog, K.P. Sivakumar and the Executive Director of the Magic Academy, Gopinath Muthukad.

Amazing the newcomers and their parents, were the child magicians Asmin, Alina, Anamika, Nadhiya, Nikhil, Rahul, Samson, Shanu, Rajeevan, Sidharth, Thejus and Rohith. Among them, Nadhiya was the first to enter the stage with her amazing trick of making unequal ropes equal in length. She also produced four flamboyant bouquets by just waving her towel. Following her, others in the team performed with talent and nobody wanted to be second to anyone. All of them have passed out of the lower and higher levels of summer classes conducted by the Academy during last year.

Earlier Malayalam language expert, Dr. Ezhumattur Raja Raja Varma inaugurated the summer magic camp. He said that magic was an art that could sprout creativity among its performers. “While performing magic one entertains as well as educates the audience with certain messages”, he added. Academy’s Executive Director, Gopinath Muthukad offered welcome address. Administrator, Arun Kumar G. expressed thanks. Following the function, first lesson in magic was unveiled before the participants by Mr. Muthukad.

The camp that offers scientific training in the art of magic at Poojappura and Kazhakuttam centres of the Academy would conclude on 31st of May.

Budding magicians: A group of 85 children of age group 10-15 have joined for the Summer Magic training at the Thiruvananthapuram and Kazhakuttam branches of the Magic Academy.

Magic Classes to begin with Mathe-magic feat

Kochi: Summer Magic Camp for children jointly organised by the Ernakulam District Council for Child Welfare and the Magic Academy led by ace magician Gopinath Muthukad, will begin on 6th of April. At 10.30am on the day, Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer will inaugurate the Camp at function to be presided over by the District Collector, Dr. M. Beena. The Library Hall attached to the Priyadarshini Traffic Training Park will be the venue.

Following the function, Mr. Muthukad will stage his latest feat in magic incorporating children gathered there. Christened, ‘Maths, Mind and Magic’, it’s a presentation combining intriguing elements of mathematics and sleights of hand.

In an interesting turn of the show, a team of blindfolded children will be picking at random, tokens heaped in a shallow vessel. With these numbers, children work out some mathematical problems on two writing boards. Now the challenge before the magician would be to predict the final answer of the lengthy calculations. Adding suspense will be an envelop hanging over the audience carrying a prediction written by the magician.

Through this performance, handed down to the children will be scientific poise to identify the deceit behind predictions made by certain people who claim to have superhuman abilities.

Performance by 12 child magicians

Thiruvananthapuram: A group of 12 child magicians will stage a performance to mark the beginning of summer magic camp at the Magic Academy. The two-month-long programme will be inaugurated by the language expert, Dr. Ezhumattur Raja Raja Varma at 10am on 5th of April at the Wonder World auditorium of the Academy. The function will be presided over by the Executive Director of the Academy, Gopinath Muthukad.

Following this, a dozen of child magicians will appear in dazzling costumes to present a special programmed named, ‘Vismayamadhuram’. Boy magicians, Nkhil Mathew Thomas, Rahul G., Samson Sunny, Mohammed Shanu A.R., Rajeevan R.J., Sidharth K., Thejas K., Rohith J.S. and girl magicians, Alina Gilton, Anamika Gilton, Nadhiya S.M. and Asmin Nayara are the performers. All of them are former students of the Academy. For those who have come to the Academy for learning magic, these child magicians will serve Palpaayasam, bunches of plantain fruits and different kinds of sweets – all produced from thin air.

Psychological ways

A research scholar in Psychology and magical entertainer, Sherin V. George found a very new way of imparting personality development aspects among children. At the Magic Academy's Summer Magic Camp, he used a deck of cards and sleights of hand to find a captivating medium for communicating with children. Thus he kept the afternoon session lively. Not over, he had also handled the forenoon session earlier, training children on the presentation aspects of a few magic tricks.

Summer magic camp begins

Children curiously look at as wonder blooms at the magic class. A scene on the inaugural day of the Summer Vacation Magic Camp at the Magic Academy.

Thiruvananthapuram: Summer magic training at the Magic Academy began with all fun and frolic. Gopinath Muthukad was the teacher for the first day. For the first class, he taught the children a trick wherein a coin vanishes into thin air on rubbing over one’s body. Children liked the trick very much. Even though their first attempt to do the trick at their own failed, glitches vanished during their consecutive trials. “Magic is like this. Practice, practice and practice only make a magician perfect”, the magic teacher said to the enthusiastic disciples. The first class also gave them the key principles of misdirection, essential for keeping things from the attention of the audience.

Magic uncle's session: Inaugural class by the Academy's Executive Director, Gopinath Muthukad.

The summer magic camp offers training in yoga and magical art during forenoon. Language, science, personality development, juggling and memory enhancement are trained in the afternoon.

Language expert, Dr. Ezhumattur Raja Raja Varma inaugurated the camp. Mr. Muthukad, who is also the Executive Director of the Academy, presided over. Directors, Chandrasenan Mithirmala and R. Raja Moorthy spoke on the occasion. The camp woudl conclude on 31st of May.

Magic of Malayalam: Language expert, Dr. Ezhumattur Raja Raja Varma addresses children after inaugurating the summer magic camp.

A bit of magic to beat this summer

Kids, make a cool catch of the magic bunny!


Yoga and branches of science would have an important place in the Magic Academy’s popular Summer Vacation Magic Camp for children. Admission for this two-month-long annual training during April-May has begun at the Academy.

The course provides learning of magical art with fun and frolic. It is also a serious and scientific learning that would turn the participants into able magicians. Tips to enhance memory power, ways to acquire problem solving skills and techniques to earn an appealing personality are also taught. Intriguing aspects of Mathematics, science and what not – even computer magic and optical illusions - are also brought to the classrooms.

Magic sessions, beginning with a Yoga practicing will be held during 9.30am to 1pm whereas general knowledge and personality development sessions will be conducted in the afternoons till 5pm.

Venues and timings: Magic Academy, Poojappura: Mon, Wed, Fri; MARC, Kazhakoottam: Tue, Thu, Sat. Call 0471 2358910 or email: magicacademyindia@gmail.com

Magic Camp for KV students

Thiruvananthapuram: India being a big democracy of diversities, has differences in Summer vacation in its schools too. If its April-May in southern most Kerala, the summer holidays are usually granted during June-July for northern States and all educational institutions under the Central ministry, irrespective of the region. By this time, Kerala would have sent its children to the State-run schools to enjoy a fresh educational year. Students of the Kendriya Vidyalayas (Central Schools) in Kerala also get their summer holidays delayed.
It has become an unfortunate reality that quite occasionally, KV students who very much long to learn magic during vacation time misses the chance. This owes to the difference in holiday periods and that the cources at the Academy have been normally scheduled to suit the State run schools.
But this misfortune for the KV students has now become an old story. Magic Academy has opened a new door, exclusively for them. The Magic Academy will be organising a 10-day magic training camp for students of Kendriya Vidyalaya. Adept trainers led by the Academy’s Executive Director, Gopinath Muthukad will be taking classes. The camp will start on June 1. Class timing is from 10a.m. to 1p.m.
The course offers basic training in the art of magic with a special focus on personality development. Syllabus comprises of magic and science; arithematic tricks and workshop for improving memory power and concentration.
Interested candidates may register on or before 19/05/07. Phone: 0471 2358910, 9447768535. They can also send email registrations at: magicacademy@gmail.com # # #

Kids, it’s a cool magical summer for you!

For kids of age group 10-15, possessed with an ardent passion for learning magic, time has arrived to queue for an admission at the Magic Academy. Popular Summer Training Camp for children will be held at the Academy, as usual during April-May.
Captivating sessions
Sessions at the Academy is sure to give them a break from that monotony of school lessons. Teachers here do not open the texts of history, but tells the tales of mystery. What if the child is an isotope not interested in Chemistry? Get relaxed. At Asia’s first Magic Academy, your kid can share as many electrons of enjoyment to satisfy himself or herself. Inside the Academy’s classroom, kids are never scared by Mathematics. Instead, the numbers and figures play together to entertain them through a few amazing ‘Mathemagic’ tricks. At the Academy established and guided by star illusionist Gopinath Muthukad, Learning magic means earning self-confidence and poise. Practicing magic here means, increasing your child’s memory power, intelligence and astuteness.
Register online
Classes are to be held through Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30a.m. to 12.30p.m. for two months. Online registration can be done by emailing a short bio data of the candidate at: magicacademy@gmail.com
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