Mangalore, January 18: Popular illusionist and noted magician Kudroli Ganesh's 'Vismaya Magic Foundation' was inaugurated in a magical way on Wednesday evening.
Mr Ganesh made Edupreneur Dr Mohan Alva to inaugurate his foundation through a magical way a Town Hall in the city. He showed the audience an empty box and then later brought out of it a lamp which was lit by the chief guests. He also brought out garlands which were given to each of the guests. He also brought out a photo frame with an image of the foundation's logo and revealed it through magic.
Dr Alva said, Ganesh keeps the Indian and local culture in the background while presenting his magic. “Vedas have described this as the 64th art form. His intentions are good and research is something which many fields lack. I hope Kudroli Ganesh encourages research through his foundation and keeps local culture in mind”, he said.
This Foundation must spread the essence of magic. It must be done like a social service without expecting money. All fields need training and so does magic, he said.
In his introductory remarks Kudroli Ganesh said, “In 1999 we were a small team doing magic. I was working with 'Mungaru' Kannada daily newspaper and had a hobby team which was waiting to explore the wonders of magic. Our country is filled with magic talents and we also have had difficulties in making this foundation come to existence. Since 12 years I have been doing magic and now I keep informed through the internet about the various developments in the field. I have thought of making a contribution through this Foundation.
“In the past art was limited only to temples. Magic has come a long way since then. International magicians showcase their talents very well. We, as Indians, are little hesitant to showcase our originality”, he said.
He also said that his idea was to train youngsters and to guide future magicians.
Mangalore University Registrar Prof Chinappa Gowda in his address, appreciating Mr Ganesh said the latter makes his show feel like a 'Jatre' every time. “He includes folk art and that is creative about him. Not every magician is like him”, he said.
“This art needs science. Talent and secrets must be kept in this trade. Magic can be made to seem like a theatre and Kudroli Ganesh is good at it, while also spotting new talent,” he said.
Delivering his presidential address, Bantwal MLA B Ramanath Rai said, magic takes man into an illusive world. “We sometimes think when the secrets of each act will be revealed. One of my personal secrets is that when I was made to disappear by same magician a few years ago”, he said.
He said that mixing local flavor in magic acts is Ganesh's speciality. “Art has so much power that we feel happy when magic acts are performed on stage”, he said.
The evening also saw magic performances of two little girls aged 5 and 3 years old. Later Kudroli Ganesh performed his act.
President of Mangala Magic Circle Swarna Sunder, MLC Ganesh Karnik and Industrialist Satish Baikampady were also present.
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