Magician

Seeking to promote the art of magic, All India Magic Federation National President Jadugar Anand on Friday said, “There is a need to form an academy for magicians as this will help those from the new generations to learn the art.” Addressing a press conference in the city, he said people should know more about this art as it could help get rid of many superstitions that exist in society.

“Every year around 1,000 people get killed in our country because of misconceptions and superstitions related to black magic. The formation of an academy will help people have a clearer idea about magic and also encourage youngsters to learn the art,” he opined.

“Magicians are a neglected lot in our country and they need more encouragement from the Government. Indian magic is like the Russian Circus, which is appreciated all over the world.” Said Anand, who has three international awards to his credit. The man who had made arrangements to a stage a “Sensational Fire Escape Shoe” at the Palace grounds said that Akash, a young magician, would be performing the stunt. He further informed that they were trying to get a helicopter and cranes to enhance the effect of the show.” I am thankful to the Government of Karnataka for not imposing entertainment tax on magic shows,” Anand said.

The enthusiastic magician said, “I have staged shows in this city earlier also. This place like the gateway to South India. This time again, I have many new things in my agenda like an organic replica of the statue of liberty slowly disappearing in front of the audience. An elephant, like last time, will be an element of this show. This time, however the scenario will be different.” “Even the costliest tricks won’t be more than Rs 300/- he added.

                        BANGALORE VIJAYA TIMES

 

Sunday entertainment could mean anything in Bangalore-beer brunch, multiplex movie or a drive out of the city. What about watching a strapping young man all chained up and crammed emerging out of 15 feet high fire in a matter of seconds.

On Sunday, that was the unfamiliar rush which Akash gave a crowd of hundreds at the Palace Grounds.

Performing as part of Jadugar Anand’s new series of shows in Bangalore Akash- also son of Jadugar Anand – almost lived up to thw MC’s promise of a sensational, spectacular show.

A 25 feet chain and 25 locks were used to tie him up, before he was scooped up by a crane and dropped into a hay enclosure. Of course, the chains and locks were checked by the VIP guests including Small Scale Industries and Sericulture Minister Katta Subramanya Naidu, journalists and a couple of eager onlookers. Soon, the enclosure was set to fire and as the audience, volunteers, media and fie service personnel waited for the performer’s exit, Akash smashed himself out through the hay, into the waiting blanket spread out by the crew. No chains attached. All it took was nearly 45 seconds.

“It’s an extremely professional stunt, done with all the necessary precautions. Please don’t try doing it yourself,” said Akash, an MBA from Symbiosis Pune who skipped a career in marketing to join in legacy of adventure and magic.

Autograph seekers were swarming around him in hordes after the stunt. Looks like the decision is paying off.

                   DECCAN HERALD

                    BANGLORE