Vazhakunnam commemoration in Kochi

Kochi: On 9th of February 2010 that marks the 27th death anniversary of grandfather of Kerala magic, Vazhakunnam Neelakantan Namboodiri, a solemn commemoration will be organised by the Magic Society. Secretary of the Society, magician Vaidharshah has informed the Magic Weekly that the day will be marked by a feast of magic at the Town Hall, Ernakulam. There will be a state-level competitions participation for which is exclusively reserved for Malayali magicians. Teaching classes by eminent magicians including the Magic Champion of Vismayam 2008, Dhayanithi is another attraction of the event. Gala shows will be a five star event with leading magicians including Yona presenting the best of their stocks. Special sessions will be marked by a lecture by Prof. V.J. Antony on the ‘Psychology needed for magicians’ and shadow play by Mrs. Cijam Jammu. Kerala magicians can take part in competitions whereas their counterparts from other States can register as spectators. For details, contact Mr. Vaidhar Shah at Mob. 9447176314.

Magicians’ service to be used in water conservation mission: Premachandran

N.K. Premachandran, Minister, inaugurating the closing ceremony of Vazhakunnam day programmes. From left (Front row): Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi Chairman, Murali, M.L.A., V. Sivankutty and senior magician, Cheerakuzhi Unnikrishnan. (Back row): Vazhakunnam Sankaranarayanan, Prof. Vadakkeppad, K.C. Thulasidasa Raja, Gopinath Muthukad and Secretary of Vailoppilli Samskriti Bhawan, K.S. Sudha.

Thiruvananthapuram: Water Resources Minister of Kerala, N.K. Premachandran has announced that his department was planning to explore the potentials of magical art in spreading the messages of water conservation in the State. He was inaugurating the closing ceremony of 25th Vazhakunnam memorial programmes here on 9th Feb.

KSNA Chairman’s promise


While giving his keynote address, Chairman of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi (KSNA), Murali assured that the Akademi was pursuing to hold the Vazhakunnam memorial magic competitions under its aegis from next year onwards. An ingenious actor by himself, Mr. Murali during his animated speech also referred to his experiences of being stunned by the spell of magicians. The meeting was chaired by M.L.A., V. Sivankutty.