Eenasul Fateh
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 Eenasul Fateh with family (from left to right; Anatul Fateh, Abul Fateh, Mahfuza Fateh, Eenasul Fateh), London 1977 |
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| Born | Eenasul Fateh 1959 (age 52–53) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Residence | London, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | Aladin |
| Ethnicity | Bangladeshi |
| Education | International Relations |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics |
| Occupation | Magician, live artist, and cultural practitioner |
| Known for | Former international management consultant. His work across several spheres of British public life, including the holding of public office. |
| Parents | Abul Fateh (father) Mahfuza Fateh [née Banu] (mother) |
| Relatives | Anatul Fateh (brother) |
| Website | |
| http://www.aladin.me | |
Eenasul Fateh (Bengali: ঈনাসুল ফাতেহ; born 1959) (stage name Aladin) is a London-based cultural practitioner, magician, and live artist.
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[edit] Background
Born in Washington, D.C., United States, Aladin has lived in Geneva, Paris, Prague, Baghdad, Algiers, Calcutta, Delhi, Lahore, Karachi and London. He is the son of the Bangladeshi diplomat, statesman, Sufi, and first Bangladeshi foreign secretary Abul Fateh.[1]
[edit] Practition
From 2000 to 2004 Aladin was Co/Vice-Chair of the Mayor of London's Cultural Strategy Group.[2]
In 2003, Aladin (along with several members of his family) appeared in the documentary film "Roxanna's Story", part of the "National Geographic" series 'Running for Freedom' about Londoners whose lives were affected by tyranny in their or their ancestors' countries of origin.[3]
[edit] Live art and magic
Aladin is also a magician, described in 1999 by The Times, as "an extraordinary magician, performer and artist". In 2005, Aladin's sleight of hand magic was showcased in the international film project Book of Cool.[4] In 2007, Aladin played himself in the Universal Pictures film Magicians.[5][6]
Aladin's ventures in entertainment include being commissioned by private clients in Las Vegas and Monte Carlo as well as in London (Hurlingham Club, Sanderson Hotel, Peacock House etc.), opening onstage for Paul Weller, Beth Orton and Mark E. Smith, entertained at Alexander McQueen's official London Fashion Week after-party.
Also as Master of Ceremonies and co-organiser of the world's biggest magic event featuring 800 magicians from around the world which had a combined live theatre and television audience of hundreds of millions in Bangalore, India.[7]
[edit] Awards
Aladin is one of only two Golden Turban members of the Magic Academy of Bangalore, India, guardians of the world's oldest magic tradition. He was named International Magician of the Year 1991, winner of the Golden Turban Award 1997,[8] and has been a Selected Artist at the National Review of Live Art U.K.[7]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Running for Freedom: Roxanna's Story". National Geographic. 2003.
- ^ "Mayor's Cultural Strategy Group for London". Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority. http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&q=aladin+cultural+strategy+group+site%3Alondon.gov.uk&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=8631cdd35a4d476d.
- ^ "National Geographic documentary series 'Running for Freedom'". National Geographic documentary series 'Running for Freedom'. http://www.natgeoprogramming.com/film/803/running-for-freedom.
- ^ "The Book of Cool: Cards and Magic". Book of Cool. http://www.bookofcool.com/html/Profile_Cards_and_Magic.asp.
- ^ "Magicians 2007". Yahoo Movies. 2007. http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/m/Magicians/index-3705479.html.
- ^ "Magicians (2007)". IMdb. 2007. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0841027/.
- ^ a b http://www.britbangla.net/successprofiles.html# BritBangla | British Bengali Success Stories - Aladin
- ^ http://www.magicaladin.com/press.html THE TIMES: SATURDAY TIMES MAGAZINE [3-page profile] (U.K.) 21-11-98 (LISA BRINKWORTH)
- Lisa Brinkworth (1998-11-21). "Magic Realist - Life Stories". The Times (London, England: Times Magazine).
- Tim Marsh (1999-07-10). "When cultures collide — Celebration of Bangladeshi culture". The Times: pp. Sec. Features, pg. Metro 24.
- "Mayor's Report to the London Assembly". 2000-07-21. http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/mayors_report/july27_2000.jsp.
- Greater London Authority - Press Release by the Mayor of London, August 7, 2000
- London City University, Department of Arts and Policy Management, 2004-2005 brochure
- The Book of Cool, 2005, DVD. Trailer has a brief video clip of Aladin performing. (click on the picture of the cards to start the clip)
[edit] External links
- Aladin at the Internet Movie Database
- FamilyTechShow USA Radio interview with Aladin
- Institute of Development Studies
- Aladin's personal website
- "A magical presentation of climate change: aladin". London Sustainability Exchange. 2007. http://www.lsx.org.uk/whatwedo/aladinclimatechange_page3031.aspx.
- New Age Xtra
