GILI GILI MAGIC
in Holland
(18 July 2003 - 27 July 2003)

Shankar Junior represented India at the Federation of International Societies of Magicians World Convention held at The Hague, Holland from July 21 to July 26, 2003

This convention was attended by 2500 magicians from around the world and is termed as the largest magicians’ convention in the world.

Apart from magic performances by renowned magicians, the convention included Lectures, Seminars, Debates and competitions. There were 150 unique magic acts in the competitions.

Finding Shankar Junior at the convention was not difficult. Dressed in traditional Indian costume, he was popularising the art of Indian Magic. In the midst of the Hi-tech Magic of the west, Traditional Indian Magic had proven to be equally effective.

They appreciated the Shankars’ efforts in providing encouragement and an international platform to the Street magicians of India and also in keeping the dying art of Indian Street Magic alive.

Max Maven from USA, an expert in “Mental Magic”, said – “I waited 12 years to see you perform, It was worth the wait ” after watching Shankar Junior’s performance.

Having participated in 5 International magicians conventions earlier, this time too Shankar Junior came home on 13^th August 2003 with flying colors – another feather in India’s Cap.

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