Date:23/03/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/03/23/stories/2007032322970200.htm

Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad

Hitch a ride to `Mayalok' with Jadugar Anand

Staff Reporter

Ace magician to perform at Hari Hara Kala Bhavan

Two-week show to begin from April 5

Has done 27,000 shows in 36 countries

HYDERABAD: `Jadugar' Anand will be performing in the city with his `Mayalok' team from April 5.

The two-week show to be performed at Hari Hara Kala Bhavan with a 120-member troupe will have several new features and items. Speaking to mediapersons on Thursday, Mr. Anand who holds the title of `world's fastest magician', said, "We have new and interesting items like `magical appearance of an elephant', `disappearance of `Statue of Liberty' in slow motion and a character coming out of a running film to perform tricks and going back to the film again."

Performing for the last 35 years with 27,000 shows in more than 36 countries , Mr. Anand would present two breathtaking events prior to his magic show — `The Great Fire Escape' on March 25 at the NTR Stadium and `Blindfold motorcycle ride' — on April 2.

`The Great Fire Escape' would be performed by Anand's son Akash. Locked up in chains and handcuffs and thrown into a huge blazing inferno, Akash would demonstrate escaping from fire after freeing himself. The blindfold motorcycle ride is to create traffic awareness and highlight growing number of fatal accidents.