Their kabootar can do what Copenhagen couldn't

Help cure global warming, that is. FYI meets the MBA magicians who've carried on a legacy with a cause

While the countries of the world do the round tables, two young lads wield the magic wand to make the world a better place. Quite literally. Their answer to multi-million dollar projects: plain, simple magic. And it works!


Award-worthy abracadabra: Get in touch with Krishna Bhandari (left)
and Nijatam Arora on 9810080679, or email them at magicindia@gmail.comu00a0
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Krishna Bhandari, 19, and Nijatam Arora, 23, seem like ordinary boys at first, with their BBA and MBA class routine, respectively. But it's managing magic that they're doing it for. The duo has staged many magic performances, and uses its tricks to educate citizens about environmental issues and the cure, at the core.

And no, they're no Harry Potters in hiding. Their families are fully supportive. Krishna and Nijatam are childhood friends and West Delhi neighbours. Krishna is the son of Ashok Bhandari, a well-known master in the art. Nijatam, on the other hand, has been sharpening his skills at the Ashok Magic Institute in the capital for the last five years.

While most guys their age are busy with babes and beer, it was the 'magic with massage' motto that made them choose sorcery over soccer. They feel no preaching or teaching can work as effectively as their art, since it's entertainment, mystery and fascination all thrown in one hat.

"Our main aim is to encourage educated youth towards our unique idea of magic with meaning, and we are happy to be getting there," grins Nijatam. To add to the fun, they use a mix of magic, music and theatre. During their formative period, they were guided by Gungroo, an NGO, which facilitated platforms and funds.

The prestige
Sorry, there's no giving out tricks, no matter how hard we try. "We make our own idea, script and design, and are planning to demonstrate the Haiti earthquake next," says Krishna, tight-lipped. They've have been to schools, colleges and orphan houses to do their do, and are hungry for more. Just last week, with illusionary mountains and tree-felling at an auditorium in Mandi House, they were in an act of global warming.
Up to the truth.