Magic in India

India was ovated as the 'Land of Magic'. In India, it is as old as her civilisation. In the hands of bad men and ugly motive seekers, 'Magic' can become a dangerous weapon. Magic is an art of secrecy, still it has an air of discipline, dignity, dazzle and decor. It is light and beautiful contrary to 'Black Magic'.Indian Magic History is great as World Magic History. Indian Magic has a very good tradition. In Vedas and Upanishes Magic has been recorded.From God Indran's Jaalam(magic) the word Indrajal derived. Earlier Magic was performed in streets and places. Indian Rope Trick is one of the Example of Indian Street Magic.

Father of Indian Magic: Protul Chandra Sorcar (P.C.Sorcar Sr.) is known as the Father of Indian Magic.Magic being in his blood as he profoundly asserverated. "When asleep I breathe Magic; when awake I work Magic," - Sorcar said in full spirit of ease and elight. The very name of P.C. Sorcar conjures up the vision of outstanding feats of Indian Magic - the Rope Trick, the Flying Carpet, the X-Ray Eyes. He cast his spell over the most unbelieving audiences and showed before the naked eyes what people thought was impossible. Besides personal achievements in honours, fame and glory Sorcar's greatest contribution to the World of Magic was the installation of Indian Magic - his beloved Ind-dra-jal - to the pedestal of pristine glory with greater halo round its crown. Under his light and lead it became an Art of International attraction. Sorcar's triumphal success was a magic by itself, but not achieved in one day. It was a whole life's dedication that made him the World's Greatest Magician. He went around the globe several times performing his magic lifting a dying art of India and bringing it to limelight. His items were not mere tricks; each was a combination of modern science mixed with tastefully designed art. Micky Hades, the editor of Hade-E-Gram monthly magazine of Calgary, Canada, wrote about him in his article titled "Sorcar's Artistic Triumph": He was the founder of All India Magic Circle where thousands of members from around the world learned magic under his guidance.

Vazhakunnam Neelakandam Namboothiri:- Known as the Grand Father of Kerala's Magic. He gave a new meaning to magic in kerala. He played an important role in bringing Magic as an Art.For more than half a century, he had kept the onlookers spellbound in spite of his extreme simplicity, and devoid of any elaborate stage and costume

Prof. K. Bhagyanath :-His show was known as ' The biggest show of magical entertainment in South India'. Prof. K. Bhagyanath was born on 1916.K. Bhagyanath ,M.A. - inspiration behind the Fantasia Center - is the sole architect of FANTASIA - a super show of magic and illusions,extending for nearly 3 hours. Fantasia Center is dedicated to the memory of this great man who left us on 15th January, 1999.

Some of the noted Indian Magicians'

Magician Gopinath Muthukad P.M. Mithra P.C. Sorcar Jr. Samraj Magician Philip Jadugar Anand

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