Class on Chemical Magic for children

Unveiling the magical faces of chemistry



Thiruvananthapuram: Professor in Chemistry, R. Haridas will be talking with children of age 9-15 on 16th of January at the Magic Academy. Prof. Haridas currently works with SV NSS College, Vadakancherry, Thrissur.

“My objective is to inspire young minds towards chemistry lessons through a magical medium. My class will comprise of magic of colours performed with the support of Chemistry”, he tells. The class would also include adding colours to the colourless medium and changing the colours of coloured materials.

Prof. Haridas is on an endeavour to bring chemical experiments from the labs to children. Children who wish to join for this half-day training may register over telephone 0471 2358910 or email: magicacademyindia@gmail.com.

State-level ‘Kiddys Guddys’ magic camp for children

Thiruvananthapuram: The Magic Academy in association with the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum (KSSTM) organizes a two-day science magic camp for children of age group 10-15.

The camp will be held on 19th and 20th of September at the KSSTM auditorium at PMG here with the objective of nurturing scientific poise and artistic talents among children. Renowned Karnataka magician, Prahlad Acharya will be the Teacher of Honour on the occasion. Executive Director of the Academy, Gopinath Muthukad; magicians, Chandrasenan Mithirmala and R. Raja Moorthy are other teachers to offer magic training to children. Erudite scientist, Dr. C.P. Aravindakshan and Space Scientist, Dr. U.P. Rajeev will take lessons that unveil the science behind magic and the magic created by branches of science.

Ventriloquism by Mr. Acharya, magic shows by child magicians, Albin Roshan (Kannur) and Mohammed Shanu A.R. (Thiruvananthapuram) are also going to be part of the magically drenched two days. Besides certificates of participation, children who attend the camp will get one-year membership in the national Magic Club and one-year subscription to the monthly organ of the Academy. Besides these, the latest Malayalam magic book titled, ‘Magic Magic’ written by Mr. Muthukad will also be given to children.

Interested children may register their names by submitting bio data on a white paper at the Magic Academy, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram 695012. Last date: 14th September. Phone: 0471 2358910. Email: magicacademyindia@gmail.com

Boy with a dream

Thiruvananthapuram: Creating doves from nowhere has been the dream of this boy magician. He adds wings to his dream by way of not wasting a single occasion of performance. 14-year-old Athul Mohan has a streamlined performance wherein he would present with equal ease, some of the classic sleights of hand tricks and conjuring magic. Athul has passed out of the Magic Academy’s higher course for children landing himself at the third rank position.

[Junior Galaxy is dedicated for introducing a child magician of exemplary talent at the Magic Academy.]

New Year Magic Camp for children

Thiruvananthapuram: Children, are you juggling with new hopes at this New Year?
Stop dreaming. Now its time for your dreams to come true: the Magic Academy, as part of its New Year programmes, has decided to host a one-day magic camp for children of age group 8-15. The camp will be held from 10.30am to 4.30am on 17th of January at the Wonder World auditorium of the Academy.

Basic lessons of magical art, juggling and magic based on science are included in the camp. There will also be an experts’ session to introduce some the amazing facts of science. These classes will be led by Dr. Aranmula Harihara Puthran, Dr. U.P. Rajeev and C.V. Harilal. A team of Italian performers will be there to offer basic know-how in juggling.

Children who are members of the Magic Club should pay only Rs.100 whereas for others, the fee will be Rs.200. This is inclusive of lunch. Children who wish to take part in the camp may register their names with the Magic Academy, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram on or before 10/01/09. Tel: 0471 2358910, 9447768535. Email: magicacademy@gmail.com.

Magic Kits get the summer’s approval

Thiruvananthapuram: The latest brand of children's Magic Kits launched by the Magic Academy has become hot cakes in the kids’ summer markets. Each of these boxes contains 30 easy-to-do tricks that enable even a 5-year-old to produce wonder at finger tips.
At Balabhavans
Jawahar Balabhawans (JBs) means the comprehensive childcare and character building centres run by the government. Magic Kits had a foray into the four walls of JBs too. “These magic kits were introduced for the first time in the JBs of the State and the response was overwhelming”, says the Academy’s Administrator Jayakumar. Highest sale was marked at Koodaram, a shop at the Thiruvananthapuram JB, he said. To befittingly introduce the kits, the Academy has also roped in the help of talented magicians including Manu Poojappura and Abhinraj. These magicians opened these boxes, took out the intriguing gadgets and performed round of astounding tricks, exciting the curious minds of the young.
Video teacher
With the aim of offering after-sale support, a CD containing video tutorial is also included for free in these kits. Master magician Rajamoorthy appears in the video, demonstrating the handling and working of all 30 tricks. This offers a home tuition for children. “We have insisted quality of materials to ensure that wrapper along with contents sustain their charm”, Thomas, Chief Operator of recently opened Magic Academy Research Centre (MARC) said. Shop owners who foreseeing a big demand for Magic Kits during summer had gathered a good number of them well in advance. And their predictions proved precisely right.
Recently, the leading kids’ shop chain, PAICO even had to hire a magician for dealing the children who crowded for the kits at their Ernakulam M.G. Road branch. StylePlus, a front-row kids’ shop in Thiruvananthapuram has already contacted magician Abhinraj for holding similar activities.
Personality development
Magic Kits are not mere a kids play for the Academy. Instead, these kits have certain serious roles in the character molding of the younger generation. When children become young conjurers using these kits, their personality also improves. Scientific temper and self confidence are the two major qualities that can be earned through practicing the magic tricks contained in the kit. “Each item in our box sparks the thinking process and induces a notable identity among those children who starts doing the tricks in front of gatherings of the classroom or home”, says Mr. Jayakumar. He also said that since the minimum age for an admission at the Academy had been fixed as 10, for toddlers below that age, buying Magic Kits has become a shortcut to learning the legerdemain.
As a gift
For those who are on a look for one-ff gifts, Magic Kits serve as a panacea. It has by now become a practice for the elders to present these kits as gifts to children on auspicious occasions. “Magic Kits give the gratification for the giver and excitement for the taker of gifts”, says 67-year-old retired Government official, Madhavan Nair. He says this from his experience of presenting the Magic Kit as a birthday gift for his 7-year-old grandson in Kozhikode.
Not driven by any profit motto, the Academy sells these kits at a break-even price of just Rs.199. More details on the kit can be availed at email: magicpurchase@gmail.com.