Prahlad Acharya

Prahlad Acharya (born 1973) is a magician, illusionist, escapologist, and stunt performer from Udupi, Karnataka, India. Known for his escape acts, Prahlad has been termed Indian Houdini by the Indian media. He also performs ventriloquism and shadow play.[1][2][3] His show is called Maya Jadoo, which is a 20-member performance of Indian illusions. Prahlad calls his combination of drama and magic "dramagic"[4]

Prahlad Acharya
Born (1971-03-14) 14 March 1971
Karnataka, India
OccupationMagician and illusionist
Spouse(s)Poornima Acharya
Websitewww.prahladacharya.com

He is married to Poornima Acharya, who is also a magician.[2]

Achievements

Prahlad's performances include:[5]

  • Escape from Bangalore Central Prison within 10 seconds on 10 December 2001
  • Unique Shadow Play Performance at Gili Gili 2001 - the International Magicians' Convention at Udupi in November 2001
  • Udupi Golden Chariot Vanish at Udupi Sri Krishna Temple on 1 September 2001
  • 1000th Magical Performance of MAYA JADOO, at the PPC Auditorium, Udupi on 7 April 2001
  • Car Vanishing Act at the Karavali Utsav, Mangalore on 14 February 2001
  • Outstanding Magician Award at Vismayam 2000 - the International Magicians' Convention at Trivandrum, Kerala in December 2000
  • Houdini escape at the Jog Falls, the India's tallest waterfall on 20 May 2000
  • Gold Medal for Ventriloquism & Silver Medal for Close Up Magic at the Golden Magic Conference at Kanhangad, Kerala in November 1999
  • Escape from the Maximum Security Prison at Bellary within eight seconds on 2 October 1999
  • Magic-on-wheels to create election awareness in Udupi District in 1998
  • Founded the Magic & Allied Arts Development & Research Institute in Udupi on 14 January 1998
  • Performance of the Legendary Indian Rope Trick at Kadekar, Udupi in November 1997
  • Jagruti Rally - A blind-fold drive for AIDS Awareness from Mangalore in Karnataka to Panjim in Goa in May 1995.
  • Agnivyooha Chhedana (Escape from the Castle of Fire) at Udupi in September 1994.
  • Chinese Torture Cell Escape at Udupi in 1994.
  • Underwater Houdini Escape at Madhwa Sarovar in Udupi in 1993.

References
  1. The Hindu : Arts / Art : The shadow effect
  2. The illusionists – Bangalore Mirror – 25Apr2010 | Dreaming Cherries
  3. Storytelling through shadows - Times Of India
  4. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/08/13/stories/2003081300050200.htm
  5. Prahlad Acharya Online! - Achievements, are but mere milestone for Prahlad
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