Magic Maniacs

“Magic is a combination of art and science, backed by human psychology,”says Maneka Sorcar, daughter of illustrious magician P C Sorcar (Junior) . It is science because whatever tricks are performed are no hocus-pocus;they based on the principles of physics, chemistry and mathematics. A lot of Knowledge, hard work and dedication is required to be a proffessional magician.
Sorcar says, “Even if you are not doing  performances you can do research. There is plenty that you can do with magic”.

The most common kinds of magic are:
a) sleight of hand, which requires skillful hand movements
b) close-up magic, which is performed with spectators close to the performer
c) illusion, which involves large-scale tricks with the aid of elaborate equipment
d) escape magic, in which magicians make apparently impossible escapes and
e) mentalist magic, in which magicians perform mind-reading tricks and predict future events


Hypnosis too could be one of the magician’s tricks. However this very hypnosis can be and in some cases is “used as a substitute of anaesthesia”. All patients required to undergo an operation may not stand anesthesia and for them hypnosis could be a boon.

Magic can thus be called a double-edged sword. There are certain aspects of it that need to be dealt with care. Like a knife that can be used for surgery or murder, magic can do both good and bad. Therefore, all its practitioners must have integrity. Magic is indeed a world meant for responsible entertainers.


Skills required:
.   Basic Education
.   Passion for Magic
.   Positive thinking
.   Patience to practice hard
.   Self belief
.   Showmanship
.   Integrity and honesty

Regarding formal education, there is no ideal educational background that can help one to be a magician. There are many engineers, lawyers, doctors, who are pursuing magic as a hobby.

The income of a magician can be anywhere between Rs.3000 to Rs.3,00,000 per month.There are no income slabs for entry level, middle level or senior level.
It all depends on how well a show is presented, the skills of a magician, the knowledge of the magic he/she has and, most importantly, how the audience accepts him/her.
Moreover,if a magician customises a show creatively, most organising companies will be ready to pay him or her a hefty amount.


Institutes to look for:
.   Indian Brotherhood of Magicians (Regd.) — New Delhi
.   The Sorcar Magic University — Kolkata (W.B)
.   Kismat Magic Institute — Howrah (W.B)
.   Prasanthi HRD centre- A.P
.   Jadu Maha Vidyalaya- Gwalior


Pranab Ghosh

Source:click4college