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I have great pleasure in announcing to you India’s only Master Class for Magicians (MCM) – a unique closed-door session for the professional and serious performers of the craft conducted by some of the finest magic brains in the country.
Being hosted as a Nakul Shenoy Exclusive for The Magic Space, the FIRST MASTER CLASS will be held on February 28 & March 01 2009 between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (both days).
Be among the 20 magical performers in the country to get an exclusive opportunity to spend over two days discussing and learning the real secrets of successful professional magic performance from the masters themselves -- Kudroli Ganesh, MP Hashim, Nakul Shenoy, Prahlad Acharya, R Rajamoorthy, and many more accomplished magical entertainers!
For more details, visit www.themagicspace.net
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Monday, February 02, 2009
Updates from The Magic Space
Here's a short note about the upcoming events that are being held at The Magic Space, Bangalore over the next couple of weeks:
Expert Magic Session
Sanjay Balsawar hosts the ninth Expert Magic Session for Magicians at The Magic Space in Bangalore on Sunday February 8th 2009.
Learn Magic -- Two-day Workshop in Magic Appreciation
A unique two-day workshop in magic appreciation called LEARN MAGIC is being hosted by The Magic Space on February 14-15. This unique 2-day workshop in magic appreciation has been put together specially with the working professional in mind and will provide the attendees with the know-how, training, and the essential tools to further their interest in the art of magic.
Nakul
PS: Updates from The Magic Space are now also available via Orkut Communities & Facebook Pages.
Expert Magic Session
Sanjay Balsawar hosts the ninth Expert Magic Session for Magicians at The Magic Space in Bangalore on Sunday February 8th 2009.
Learn Magic -- Two-day Workshop in Magic Appreciation
A unique two-day workshop in magic appreciation called LEARN MAGIC is being hosted by The Magic Space on February 14-15. This unique 2-day workshop in magic appreciation has been put together specially with the working professional in mind and will provide the attendees with the know-how, training, and the essential tools to further their interest in the art of magic.
Nakul
PS: Updates from The Magic Space are now also available via Orkut Communities & Facebook Pages.
Friday, January 30, 2009
LEARN MAGIC -- The Two-Day Workshop in Magic Appreciation
BANGALORE: Are you one of those who has been fascinated by magic? Have you ever toyed with the idea of being a magician? Have you ever tried learning magic tricks ? Have you ever felt the need to have a hobby that could entertain your close ones?
If you answered YES to any of the above, then The Magic Space in Bangalore has the perfect answer for you!
A unique two-day workshop in magic appreciation called LEARN MAGIC is being hosted by The Magic Space at its premise in Girinagar 50 Feet Road on February 14-15.
Magic has been known to entertain all ages. It has been known to be used by doctors, lawyers, engineers, and other professionals as a hobby both for their own enjoyment and also to entertain those around them.
This unique 2-day workshop in magic appreciation has been put together specially with the working professional in mind. The workshop will provide the attendees with the know-how, training, and the essential tools to further their interest in the art of magic.
Restricted to 20 participants, the workshop will apprise the participants with with the basic history and theory of magic, and familiarise them with the various genres of magic. Over a highly-packed two day session, accomplished and well-known magicians would enable and equip the participants to perform magic and entertain their friends and acquaintances.
This basic course will provide the fundamentals of magical entertainment, and pave the perfect path for the participants to take up a more active interest in the art of magic. Along with sharing the theory and workings of the magical craft, this workshop also aims at improving one's presentation and public-speaking skills, which are so integral to the art of magical entertainment.
To know more details about LEARN MAGIC -- The Two-Day Workshop in Magic Appreciation, visit www.themagicspace.net or email workshops [at] themagicspace.net or call +91 9900 970 099.
If you answered YES to any of the above, then The Magic Space in Bangalore has the perfect answer for you!
A unique two-day workshop in magic appreciation called LEARN MAGIC is being hosted by The Magic Space at its premise in Girinagar 50 Feet Road on February 14-15.
Magic has been known to entertain all ages. It has been known to be used by doctors, lawyers, engineers, and other professionals as a hobby both for their own enjoyment and also to entertain those around them.
This unique 2-day workshop in magic appreciation has been put together specially with the working professional in mind. The workshop will provide the attendees with the know-how, training, and the essential tools to further their interest in the art of magic.
Restricted to 20 participants, the workshop will apprise the participants with with the basic history and theory of magic, and familiarise them with the various genres of magic. Over a highly-packed two day session, accomplished and well-known magicians would enable and equip the participants to perform magic and entertain their friends and acquaintances.
This basic course will provide the fundamentals of magical entertainment, and pave the perfect path for the participants to take up a more active interest in the art of magic. Along with sharing the theory and workings of the magical craft, this workshop also aims at improving one's presentation and public-speaking skills, which are so integral to the art of magical entertainment.
To know more details about LEARN MAGIC -- The Two-Day Workshop in Magic Appreciation, visit www.themagicspace.net or email workshops [at] themagicspace.net or call +91 9900 970 099.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Stepping stones for modern Indian Magic…
Pardon the patting of my own back! But I sincerely think that October 12 2008 paved the basic path for modern Indian Magic to come of age.
Allow the indulgence. Making Magic Money was a unique seminar held at The Magic Space and conducted ably by Cartik the Conjurer, Maxwell Murphy (owner of Penguin Magic), Prahlad Acharya, Ganesh Shenoy, Kampa Gopinath, among others.
What made it unique was that this was a full-day magic seminar which did NOT discuss a single magic trick or effect. It was devoted entirely to the nuances of “marketing your magic and you”.
I had my doubts if this kind of a topic would actually interest our brethren as we magicians here are only concerned with one thing – magic tricks… the perennial need for more and more!
But the enthusiasm was impressive. We had 13 registrations, and many more interested enquiries. While only a lucky seven participants turned up, I remain far from disappointed.
As Prakash Savkoor stated at the end of the day, this was the coming of age of Indian modern magic: For the first time in India, magicians had paid upwards of Rs 1000 to attend a magic seminar that did NOT discuss magic tricks. The first time magicians had come together with a real dedication to learn, improve, and grow as entertainment professionals.
PS: This article is slated to appear in the November 2008 issue of the VMN.
Allow the indulgence. Making Magic Money was a unique seminar held at The Magic Space and conducted ably by Cartik the Conjurer, Maxwell Murphy (owner of Penguin Magic), Prahlad Acharya, Ganesh Shenoy, Kampa Gopinath, among others.
What made it unique was that this was a full-day magic seminar which did NOT discuss a single magic trick or effect. It was devoted entirely to the nuances of “marketing your magic and you”.
I had my doubts if this kind of a topic would actually interest our brethren as we magicians here are only concerned with one thing – magic tricks… the perennial need for more and more!
But the enthusiasm was impressive. We had 13 registrations, and many more interested enquiries. While only a lucky seven participants turned up, I remain far from disappointed.
As Prakash Savkoor stated at the end of the day, this was the coming of age of Indian modern magic: For the first time in India, magicians had paid upwards of Rs 1000 to attend a magic seminar that did NOT discuss magic tricks. The first time magicians had come together with a real dedication to learn, improve, and grow as entertainment professionals.
PS: This article is slated to appear in the November 2008 issue of the VMN.
Friday, October 03, 2008
Fraternising the Magic Brotherhood
Interactions with people engaged in the same craft is essential for the overall development of an individual, and this is no different to Magic. The craft of Magic has seen more than its share of Clubs and Societies both internationally and in India, plus the problems associated therewith.
A notable name among these myriad magical institutions is The International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) based in St Louis, USA. Founded in 1922, the IBM has grown to be the world's largest organisation of magicians with over 13000 members in 73 countries.
Being a part of this prestigious organisation brings along a load of benefits, including the ability to play an active role in the 300-odd local IBM Rings worldwide. Over the years, India has had many of them like Ring 261 in Coimbatore and Ring 83 in Kolkata. Other Rings in India have included Ring 67 in Mumbai, Ring 272 in Thane, Ring 177 in Bangalore and Ring 206 in Calicut.
India has two Territorial Vice Presidents (TVP) in B Dayanand and Solyl Kundu, while Sam Dalal has had the unique honour of serving as the International Vice President.
Members of the IBM receive the Linking Ring, a monthly magazine filled with magic news, products updates, and tricks from around the globe. All in all, the IBM is a great organisation to be a part of – to learn and to contribute. For more details, see www.magician.org, or contact the TVPs or myself.
PS: This article originally appeared in the July 2008 issue of the VMN.
A notable name among these myriad magical institutions is The International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) based in St Louis, USA. Founded in 1922, the IBM has grown to be the world's largest organisation of magicians with over 13000 members in 73 countries.
Being a part of this prestigious organisation brings along a load of benefits, including the ability to play an active role in the 300-odd local IBM Rings worldwide. Over the years, India has had many of them like Ring 261 in Coimbatore and Ring 83 in Kolkata. Other Rings in India have included Ring 67 in Mumbai, Ring 272 in Thane, Ring 177 in Bangalore and Ring 206 in Calicut.
India has two Territorial Vice Presidents (TVP) in B Dayanand and Solyl Kundu, while Sam Dalal has had the unique honour of serving as the International Vice President.
Members of the IBM receive the Linking Ring, a monthly magazine filled with magic news, products updates, and tricks from around the globe. All in all, the IBM is a great organisation to be a part of – to learn and to contribute. For more details, see www.magician.org, or contact the TVPs or myself.
PS: This article originally appeared in the July 2008 issue of the VMN.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
The Magic Space to host a Kudroli Ganesh session
International Magic Award Winner and Mega Magic Star Kudroli Ganesh from Mangalore, Karnataka hosts the second Expert Magic Session for Magicians at The Magic Space. This session will be held on Sunday the 13th of July from 9 AM to 2 PM.
The winner of the first-ever "Mega Magic Award" at Vismayam 2000, Ganesh also won two of the four categories (Close-Up Magic and Best Entertainer) at the recently convened Vismayam 2008 - the international magicians' convention.
An accomplished magician and illusionist, Kudroli Ganesh will share his unparalleled experience in professional entertainment, especially Close-up Magic.
This is a must-attend session for anybody seriously interested in Close-up and Impromptu Magic. Attendance is strictly limited to 25 seats, so act now to avoid disappointment later!
For more details contact The Magic Space.
The winner of the first-ever "Mega Magic Award" at Vismayam 2000, Ganesh also won two of the four categories (Close-Up Magic and Best Entertainer) at the recently convened Vismayam 2008 - the international magicians' convention.An accomplished magician and illusionist, Kudroli Ganesh will share his unparalleled experience in professional entertainment, especially Close-up Magic.
This is a must-attend session for anybody seriously interested in Close-up and Impromptu Magic. Attendance is strictly limited to 25 seats, so act now to avoid disappointment later!
For more details contact The Magic Space.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Creating magical moments...
A journalist recently asked me the age-old question: "What is Magic?"
Without batting an eyelid, I replied: "Something that creates wonder!"
And thoughts raced through my mind... Thoughts I had not listened to before.
When you witness a Hariprasad Chaurasia or a Zakir Hussain perform, you are so wonderfully impressed, and can only say, “It was magical”!
The maestros create magic with their music. They create a wonderful and mystifying feeling that touches one and all, and leave us in a state of enchantment, of magic.
And then there is this field we are associated with – called Magic. Most of us perform magic, only because that is the name: like music.
But as the maestros take Music to the level of Magic, shouldn't we who call our craft by that name, try to make our performances wonderful, mystifying and of course enchanting; in another word, Magical?
Should we not aspire to take our craft and its performance to the levels of Magic?
Should we not be looking at creating a magical moment for our audience each time we are performing something?
Should we not be touching our audiences’ lives and minds in a way, that they remember being entertained by us for the rest of their life?
PS: This article originally appeared in the June 2008 issue of the VMN.
Without batting an eyelid, I replied: "Something that creates wonder!"
And thoughts raced through my mind... Thoughts I had not listened to before.
When you witness a Hariprasad Chaurasia or a Zakir Hussain perform, you are so wonderfully impressed, and can only say, “It was magical”!
The maestros create magic with their music. They create a wonderful and mystifying feeling that touches one and all, and leave us in a state of enchantment, of magic.
And then there is this field we are associated with – called Magic. Most of us perform magic, only because that is the name: like music.
But as the maestros take Music to the level of Magic, shouldn't we who call our craft by that name, try to make our performances wonderful, mystifying and of course enchanting; in another word, Magical?
Should we not aspire to take our craft and its performance to the levels of Magic?
Should we not be looking at creating a magical moment for our audience each time we are performing something?
Should we not be touching our audiences’ lives and minds in a way, that they remember being entertained by us for the rest of their life?
PS: This article originally appeared in the June 2008 issue of the VMN.
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