Several magicians from the city have come forward to spread awareness about the art of magic for which they have formed an Association of Illusionists and Magicians (AIM).

Outlining the objectives of the AIM, its president Atul Patil said in Mumbai on Tuesday. "This art, which used to be most popular in the past, is now losing sheen very fast. It needs to be protected and we, through our association, would strive for it." "We were working for the betterment of magicians since long, but now our association has been registered by the assistant registrar of societies and we will intensify our cause," said Patil.