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THE MAGICIAN The internationally - recognized MAGICIAN SAMRAJ - popularly known as -”THE INDIAN HOUDINI” - a name so earned for conducting shows involving great risk and incredible feats of Escape Acts - has been enthralling thousands of spectators around the globe, covering about 12,000 stages, adding new items to his repertoire. His exposure overseas has given a touch of elegance in his presentation and performance of magic, which is the secret of his success and uniqueness in the field. He has also the distinction of performing “HORROR MAGIC” for the first time in the history of INDIAN MAGIC.

He was born and brought up in the beautiful lands of Kerala (Mavelikara, Alappuzha Dist.), India in 1956 and after completing civil engineering study, went to the Middle East and joined Dubai Overseas Ast.Co.( Austrian Company ) first and then D.G Jones & Partners (British Company), as a quantity surveyor ( civil engineer). His passion towards magic since childhood prompted him to practise magic while in the Gulf. He could fulfil his dream of becoming a magician while working there. Since then he did not look back and continues his relentless efforts to prove his mettle. He came in contact with various magicians of Europe, the United States of America, Japan, Norway, Germany etc., which helped him learn and practise the state-of-the-art developments in the field of magic.

His profound inclination towards magic brought him to India in 1996, relinquishing his office after a two-decade spellbound performance in alien lands. On reaching India, he gave a new dimension to his performance as a full-fledged illusionist and escapologist and his dreams spread wings. Thus came the ‘SAMRAJ WORLD OF MAGIC’, a 35- member troupe, the biggest in South India.

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GREAT FIRE ESCAPE ACT This Escape Act was performed in Alappuzha at the specific invitation of the Kerala State Government under the auspices of the famous ‘ NEHRU TROPHY BOAT RACE’, an event held every year in the famous Punnamada lake. The magician chained with a 75 feet long and heavy chain and locked with 50 pad locks, hand-cuffed, blind- folded, inside a gunny bag and locked in a chained iron box, was thrown into a huge fire.Surprising the anxious 50 thousand people including VIPs, within 25 seconds the magician appeared among the audience with a smiling face, in a Police Officer’s attire.

GRAVEYARD ESCAPE ACT. Organised by the Cochin Magic Society, claimed to be for the first time in the history of magic, the magician performed this Escape Act at the Cochin Durbar hall ground, to register his protest against communalism. The magician, shackled with a 75 feet long heavy iron chain and 50 strong padlocks and laid in a locked steel coffin, was placed in the grave and covered with earth. A huge haystack was formed over the grave. Black Commandos sprinkled petrol over it and set ablaze, while a Priest, a Poojari and a Mulla were chanting Mantras and Prayers for Samraj’s soul. The magician came out from the thick column of fire unshakled and smiling. About 25,000 strong gathering including high Police Officials and Legislators were witnessing this unique event.

.......................................................................................................................................................................................... GREAT JAIL BREAK After late Mr. Hari Houdini, the famous Escapist of the USA, who performed this feat, it was only Magician Samraj who performed this illusion at the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram Poojappura Central Jail. In this unique performance, the magician,who was confined in a cell and was locked in a box, appeared in that elegant style and precision, while a shouting Veerappan was found in the box to the surprise of the jail authorities. It was in the same jail premises that the magician, who was jailed in a hard-core criminal cell, hand-cuffed and locked in a box, came out in jail superintendent’s uniform.

TRAIN VANISHING ACT The venue of this exclusive performance for the Thiruvananthapuram Press Club was the Tagore Hall. Amidst deafening music and frightening background, Magician Samraj appeared on the stage with a huge train engine behind him. The magician approached the engine, counting one, two, three - crackers exploded - engine disappeared and a giant elephant appeared in its place.

BOMB BLAST ESCAPE ACT Performed in the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram, this miraculous escape act was an highly acclaimed one, aimed at propagating awareness against the growing terrorism. The magician, chained, locked inside a car and explosives tied all over his body, was placed in a three-storeyed building and set ablaze, while Mrs. Samraj was also tied to a pillar of the same building. When the bombs exploded turned out to be a blazing inferno, the magician and his wife appeared unhurt from the fumes and the dark smoke.

THE GREAT INDIAN MAGIC TOUR - “JAL-JAAL” & OTHER AWARENESS PROGRAMMES A compaign (JAL- JAAL) based on the necessity of conserving river water was conducted all over India in 2008. Also during the last 16 years performed five times in almost all the major cities in India covering about 25,000 kms. every time to perform awareness programmes on matters related to Growing terrorism, Communal harmony, Traffic and road safety rules, Global warming etc.etc.

TRAFFIC & ROAD SAFETY RULES His yearly all India tour includes magic shows depicting TRAFFIC & ROAD SAFETY RULES to create awareness among the public, who are ignorant about TRAFFIC & ROAD SAFETY RULES.

DREAM GREEN EARTH ILLUSION (GLOBAL WARMING) It is an admitted fact that “THE GLOBAL WARMING” is going to pose a serious threat to the survival of the world population. If such an adverse condition is allowed to prevail, no doubt, it will jeopardise the equilibrium of the universe. It is in this context that he performed the first programme in Trivandrum in 2010 with emphasis on “GLOBAL WARMING” to be continued throughout Kerala, other States of India and abroad. .......................................................................................................................................................................................... OTHER ACTIVITIES

THE SHOW SAMRAJ WORLD OF MAGIC IN A NUTSHELL

Troupe Well-talented 30-member including dancers.

Set-up State-of-the-art technique, sophisticated paraphernalia, mirascopic light effects, stereophonic sound system, modern stage settings, dramascopic stage effects, live orchestra etc.

Language English / Hindi/ Malayalam

Duration 3 hrs. with an interval of 10 mts.

Foreign countries performed The United Kingdom, the United States of America, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Mauritius, different parts of the Gulf etc.

Programme suitability Ideal for Fund raising, Celebrations, Entertainments etc. Presentable anywhere such as Educational institutions, Industrial establishments, Clubs, Associations etc.