'Magic Asia-2016' to be held in Hyderabad on Nov 19

Around 600 magicians from India and 22 from foreign countries will participate in 'Magic Asia-2016,' an international convention to be held for the first time here on November 19.

The two-day convention would be inaugurated by Union Tourism and Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma. Deputy Chief Minister Mohd Mahmood Ali, Ministers N Narasimha Reddy and A Chandulal are among the dignitaries who will attend the



inaugural session, Magicians Academy president Samala Venu said here on Sunday. 

Over 22 magicians from foreign countries, including 10 Asian countries, would participate along with 600 Indian magicians," Venu said, adding, "We will organise workshops, shows and competitions. The magicians will compete for medals of Magic Asia (gold, silver and bronze), cash prizes and certificates."