<p>The lockdown gave Bengaluru-based mind reader and mystery entertainer Nakul Shenoy enough time to come up with something innovative in the world of magic.</p>.<p>Never the one to miss an opportunity to veer off the beaten path and give a new dimension to the old, Nakul crafted a unique mystery experience that blends the best of the online and offline worlds. The result is ‘Box of Mystery’, a show that takes you into the realm of illusion. Having performed for a select audience during the last couple of weeks, Nakul is all set to bring the show to the Bengaluru audience on June 20. <span class="italic">Metrolife interacted with Nakul to get more details.</span></p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What inspired you to create ‘Box of Mystery’?</strong></p>.<p>I was locked in like everybody else, so I wanted to create a never before experience within the confines and restrictions of the locked-in world. Everybody was trying to do online shows and I wanted to create a differentiator for myself and my audiences. The ‘Box of Mystery’ provides an experience to the audience over and above all that a pure online show or even a stage show could provide.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What comes in the box?</strong></p>.<p>The ‘Box of Mystery’ brings with it a motley set of curios, that help the online viewers to be a part of the show, not just virtually but also physically. Since everybody is holding and using the same set of mysterious objects, there is a sense of a common ritual that makes the entire experience meaningful. And it delivers mystery right into their hands and minds in the most shocking way. I am excited because it fulfils the aim I began with — to mystify my audiences in their homes with an unforgettable experience that leaves them surprised, shocked, and stunned. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>You have also collaborated with two other artistes for another show. Tell us about that collaboration.</strong></p>.<p>Due to the lockdown restrictions, this show had to be restricted to Bengaluru audience. That’s when I spoke to my friends and two top entertainers — Prahlad Acharya and Raghavendra Hegde — about collaborating on a show together.</p>.<p>This show will be taken across the world. Prahlad is the best shadow player and Raghavendra is synonymous with Sand Art and I, with magic. We have put together a show where each one of us will be performing from our own homes and it will then be streamed across the world. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What kind of experience will the audience get as a result of this collaboration?</strong></p>.<p>All my experiments on stage are meant to create shock, awe, and wonder. The ‘Box of Mystery’ took it in an unchartered direction, and the three-person show plans to take it to another level.</p>.<p>This show is also about presenting and showcasing Karnataka and Indian culture to an international audience. The audience will travel with us into a virtual world of sand, shadow and sorcery.</p>
<p>The lockdown gave Bengaluru-based mind reader and mystery entertainer Nakul Shenoy enough time to come up with something innovative in the world of magic.</p>.<p>Never the one to miss an opportunity to veer off the beaten path and give a new dimension to the old, Nakul crafted a unique mystery experience that blends the best of the online and offline worlds. The result is ‘Box of Mystery’, a show that takes you into the realm of illusion. Having performed for a select audience during the last couple of weeks, Nakul is all set to bring the show to the Bengaluru audience on June 20. <span class="italic">Metrolife interacted with Nakul to get more details.</span></p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What inspired you to create ‘Box of Mystery’?</strong></p>.<p>I was locked in like everybody else, so I wanted to create a never before experience within the confines and restrictions of the locked-in world. Everybody was trying to do online shows and I wanted to create a differentiator for myself and my audiences. The ‘Box of Mystery’ provides an experience to the audience over and above all that a pure online show or even a stage show could provide.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What comes in the box?</strong></p>.<p>The ‘Box of Mystery’ brings with it a motley set of curios, that help the online viewers to be a part of the show, not just virtually but also physically. Since everybody is holding and using the same set of mysterious objects, there is a sense of a common ritual that makes the entire experience meaningful. And it delivers mystery right into their hands and minds in the most shocking way. I am excited because it fulfils the aim I began with — to mystify my audiences in their homes with an unforgettable experience that leaves them surprised, shocked, and stunned. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>You have also collaborated with two other artistes for another show. Tell us about that collaboration.</strong></p>.<p>Due to the lockdown restrictions, this show had to be restricted to Bengaluru audience. That’s when I spoke to my friends and two top entertainers — Prahlad Acharya and Raghavendra Hegde — about collaborating on a show together.</p>.<p>This show will be taken across the world. Prahlad is the best shadow player and Raghavendra is synonymous with Sand Art and I, with magic. We have put together a show where each one of us will be performing from our own homes and it will then be streamed across the world. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What kind of experience will the audience get as a result of this collaboration?</strong></p>.<p>All my experiments on stage are meant to create shock, awe, and wonder. The ‘Box of Mystery’ took it in an unchartered direction, and the three-person show plans to take it to another level.</p>.<p>This show is also about presenting and showcasing Karnataka and Indian culture to an international audience. The audience will travel with us into a virtual world of sand, shadow and sorcery.</p>
