Master Class for Magicians -- Learn with the Masters!!

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

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

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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.

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.

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.

Magic in the News!

Shailaja Tripathi Taneja presents a well-written article in The Hindu today on how "Magic is in the air — on telly, websites and dedicated shops".

The article With a wave of that wand which appears on the front page of The Hindu's magazine supplement Metro Plus Bangalore features quotes from Magician Chandrashekar, Illusionist Prahlad Acharya, and of course, yours truly.

In an adjoining article Charmed circle, Shailaja about The Magic Space, where "you can watch magic, read about it, buy magical wares and even learn it".

The Magic Space opens in Bangalore...

Sunday May 25 2008 saw The Magic Space open in Bangalore for magicians and magic lovers alike.

I have posted some photos of the memorable get-together that was organised for the inauguration of The Magic Space at Google Photos.

Click here for this and more photos of The Magic Space

I will post a write-up about the event as soon as I can.

News about The Magic Space

The media response to The Magic Space has been pretty exciting.

The leading Kannada daily Vijaya Karnataka carried a nice write-up about The Magic Space on the front page of the Bengaluru Vijaya magazine supplement on Friday the 23rd May.

Today, the Deccan Herald carried a news story on the launch of the Magic Space headlined Magical Feel in The Metro Life headlined Magical Feel. The Deccan Herald says "Magic Space, a unique place for magicians, has been inaugurated in the City. This is one place magicians can magic, talk magic, read magic, and of course buy magic." The full story may be read at the Deccan Herald website.