Samala Venu is a Magician, Illusionist and Hypnotist from Andra Pradesh. He has staged more than 7000 shows in 23 different countries, in the past 30 years.
Records:
Holds two Guinness Book of World Records for performing Non-Stop Magic Show for 36 hours without repeating any item. (Sep 1990)
He rode a scooter blindfold for 3000kms in 17 days continuously covering all the 23 Districts of Andra Pradesh State, India for the cause of “Eye Donation & AIDS Awareness” (Dec 1990)
Awards:
Rashtrapati Award
National Youth Award
State Youth Award
Ugadi Puraskar
Indo-American Youth Award
Best Cultural Performer by TANA, U.S.A
Appreciation Award by European Telugu Association, U.K
Academics achievements:
Post Graduate in Science (M.Sc)
Post Graduate in Public Relations (M.S)
Jury Member for the 17th International Children’s Film Festival
Charity Shows:
Magic Shows in Rural Areas for Creation of Awareness on Witchcraft like Black Magic
Charity Magic Shows towards creating AIDS Awareness
He is also an active member of Rotary International for the past 12 years and member of another 21 organisations
He also has participated in many National and International Magic Conventions.
Gitamritam speaker in the year 2013.