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Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scots mentalist Fraser Penman stuns Still Game's Isa and Tam with mind-bending stunt ahead of Fringe show
The Fringe performer - known as PENMAN: The Imaginator - used the rare art of Hellstromism (or muscle-reading) to perform the jaw-dropping Hide-and-Seek stunt. Scotland's answer to Derren Brown wowed Still Game stars Isa and Tam with mind-bending 'Hide-and-Seek' stunt ahead of his Edinburgh Fringe show. Visually impaired Albino mentalist Fraser Penman delivered an unforgettable twist on the classic game at the capital's Dynamic Earth this week. The acclaimed East Kilbride performer used an astonishing feat of mind reading and psychological skill to locate a personal item hidden deep within the centre's tropical rainforest by Still Game actors Jane McCarry and Mark Cox. The Fringe performer - known as PENMAN: The Imaginator - used the rare art of Hellstromism (or muscle-reading) to perform the jaw-dropping stunt. Without sight, but with heightened senses, Fraser placed his hand lightly on Jane's shoulder and guided her through Dynamic Earths immersive galleries. He then homed in on the hidden item – H.G. Wells novel 'The Invisible Man' - using subtle psychological techniques. Fraser made a final connection with the popular TV actors before pinpointing the exact hiding place of the novel, secretly hidden beneath the rainforest canopy. In a dramatic finale, Fraser unveiled an envelope with a note inside correctly predicting the name of the book, leaving those who witnessed the moment in awe. Blending ancient play, Hide-and-Seek was first documented by Greek writer Julius Pollux in the 2nd century - with cutting-edge mentalism, the stunt offered a glimpse of what audiences can expect from Fraser's debut Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, PENMAN: The Imaginator - YOU, at the Gilded Balloon. Fraser, 30, lives with the most extreme form of Oculocutaneous Albinism, meaning he is visually impaired. His Fringe act fuses mind reading, hypnosis, and comedy, inspired by his journey to transform a childhood coping mechanism into a remarkable skill. Fraser, who describes himself as a 'Psychological influencer', said: 'I grew up just like other children across the country playing Hide-and-Seek, But I played it differently, as I was born with a severe visual impairment, which meant I had to learn to sense things another way. "And that's what today's stunt at Dynamic Earth was all about, learning to sense differently. To imagine differently and be able to influence people's thoughts. 'Using a little-known technique called Hellstromism, also known as muscle reading, I didn't just read where Tam and Isa went to in Dynamic Earth, I also gently influenced where they would go, before they even knew. 'By simply touching both their shoulders again and using the same psychological methods, I was able to go deeper into their mind to find the exact spot in the rainforest area where they had hidden the book. 'With so many different attractions, Dynamic Earth was the ideal venue for a fun game of Hide-and-Seek with a twist. Today's stunt was a taste of YOU, my live theatre show premiering at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. "A show about breaking beliefs, finding inner superpowers and discovering just how extraordinary your own mind can be." Jane McCarry chose the novel, The Invisible Man, as the 'hidden item' as it's very personal to her, having been given to her mum in 1941. She said: 'I thought choosing the book, The Invisible Man, was very appropriate for the stunt with Fraser. I have always had a fascination with magic and I want to believe it's real, so it was amazing to be up close and see Fraser in action. "I can't imagine for a second how he knew where the item was and then guessed that it was the book I had brought with me.' Mark Cox added: 'The whole stunt was mind-boggling and baffling, Fraser blew me away with his performance. I have no idea how he managed to find the item and predict in advance what the personal item was. I'm still scratching my head how he did it.' Suzie Holligan, visitor experience and events director at Dynamic Earth, said: 'It was a real pleasure to host Fraser for this one-of-a-kind experience. Dynamic Earth is all about inspiring curiosity and encouraging people to see the world differently, and Fraser's incredible skills brought that to life in such a unique way. 'We're proud to be an official Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, providing a spectacular setting where science meets storytelling. We're thrilled to have been part of this special event and wish him all the best for a fantastic Fringe debut.' Fraser has previously hypnotised pop star Callum Beattie, some of Scotland's top TikTok social media influencers and renowned Scottish comedian Gary Faulds. With more than 2.5 million views on TikTok, he is determined to change the perception of those with Albinism and hopes his Fringe stage show will act as an inspiration for people with the condition. Fraser added: 'When I was training to be a primary teacher in my 20's I was inspired by Derren Brown's storytelling and showmanship, I must have watched a DVD about hypnosis a thousand times. "Once I read a few books and looked into the neuroscience behind it I realised that I had the ability to hypnotise someone almost instantly. It was like having a superpower, I was blown away. 'I had a difficult childhood growing up with Albinism, so having this gift has allowed me to turn around my life and chase my dreams of one day having my own residency at Vegas. 'Many people with Albinism are confined to the house wearing dark glasses but I'm determined to change that perception. I want to inspire others that if you can see it in your imagination anything is possible, or even when you don't believe in yourself you can still believe in your dream. "After being bullied at school I was determined to change my mindset, and it ended up saving my life. For the past six years, Fraser has been holding down two jobs while honing his craft with performances at venues around the UK. His new Fringe show is the first time it will be performed before audiences in Scotland. Fraser will be appearing at the Gilded Balloon between July 30 and August 24. Article continues below
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Newborn Asiatic lion cub dies at Delhi Zoo
One of the four Asiatic lion cubs born at the Delhi Zoo last Sunday has died due to physical complications, while another is under veterinary care and is being hand-reared, officials said on Tuesday. The remaining two cubs are in good health, they added. The cubs were born to a five-year-old Asiatic lioness, Mahagauri, and her male counterpart Maheshwar, five, in the first successful breeding of the species at the zoo since 2009. Also Read: Four lion cubs born at Delhi Zoo 'The cub which was born last died in the early hours of Monday. The cub was underdeveloped,' said zoo director Sanjeet Kumar. Later in the evening, another cub was hospitalised as it showed signs of weak health, he added. 'The cub's condition was unstable and it was shifted for hand-rearing. It is responding well as of now. The other two cubs and the lioness are also doing well as of now,' Kumar said, adding that their health is under constant monitoring. Also Read: Escaped lion enters house, mauls 14-year-old girl to death in Kenya Dr Abhijit Bhawal, a veterinary officer at the zoo, said the cub under special care is being given a specially formulated milk. 'The zoo is taking care in every aspect for the cub's survival,' he said. Mahagauri and Maheshwar were brought to the Delhi Zoo from Gujarat's Junagadh in 2021, when they were barely one and a half years old. The last time the zoo saw a successful birth of lion cubs was in May 2009. 'Back then, the litter was of two cubs,' director Kumar said. The zoo received its first-ever pair of lions in 1969. Among the recent births of big cats at the zoo, two Royal Bengal tiger cubs were born in May 2023 to tigress Siddhi. While the litter was of five cubs, three were stillborn and only two survived. In August 2022, three white tiger cubs were also born at the zoo, of which one died four months later. Also Read: Have Asiatic lions from Gujarat found a new home in Diu? The zoo has been marred in controversy over frequent animal deaths in recent months — at least three deaths were reported in April itself. These included a Thamin deer, a Gaur calf and an Albino blackbuck. HT had also reported last week how a zookeeper was mauled by a leopard while attempting to transfer the animal from its cage to a public enclosure. The incident revealed staff shortages and misallocation, as the zookeeper was only experienced in handling herbivores. In March, a female dhole (wild dog) died at the zoo, while in February, three other animals died, including a 15-year-old female leopard, Babli (old age-related complications), a 22-year-old jaguar (old-age) and a 15-year-old nilgai. Established in November 1959, the Delhi Zoo presently houses 95 species of different animals and birds.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Four lion cubs born at Delhi Zoo
The Delhi Zoo on Sunday celebrated the birth of four lion cubs — first successful breeding case of the species at the zoo since 2009. The cubs will remain under the mother's care for the next few days and will be monitored via CCTV, zoo officials said. 'Early morning on Sunday, the five-year-old Asiatic lioness Mahagauri delivered four cubs. She and the cubs are under round-the-clock CCTV monitoring and the next 24 hours are critical as she has delivered for the first time,' Sanjeet Kumar, director of the zoo, said. The breeding was carried out between Mahagauri and five-year-old lion Maheshwar. The pair was brought to the Delhi Zoo in 2021 from Gujarat's Junagadh, he said. 'The last time we had successful breeding of lions was in May 2009. Back then, the litter was of two cubs,' Kumar said, stating the cubs will be shifted to a veterinary hospital for checks after some days. 'This movement of the cubs away from the mother will depend on the behaviour of the lioness,' the director added. Officials said the birth is seen as a ray of hope at the zoo after the recent frequent animal deaths witnessed here. Earlier this month, a Thamin deer, a Gaur calf and an Albino blackbuck died at the zoo. In March, a female dhole (wild dog) died at the zoo while undergoing treatment. In February, a 15-year-old female leopard named Babli (old age-related complications), a 22-year-old jaguar (old-age) and a 15-year-old nilgai too passed away. Further, HT had reported last week about a zookeeper at the Delhi zoo who was mauled by a leopard while attempting to transfer the animal from its cage to a public enclosure. The incident occurred amid staff shortages and misallocation, wherein the zookeeper was the only experience person in handling herbivores. Among recent births in the Delhi Zoo, two Royal Bengal tiger cubs were born in May 2023 to tigress Siddhi. While the litter was of five cubs, three were stillborn and two survived. In August 2022, three white tiger cubs were also born at the zoo, from which one died four months later. The Delhi Zoo, established in November 1959, presently houses 95 species of animals and birds. The zoo is also is set to see its total species count increase to 96 species, with two smooth-coated otters – a new species set to arrive in the coming weeks as part of animal exchange with the Surat Zoo, officials have said.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
A roar of joy: Delhi zoo welcomes first lion cubs in 16 years
New Delhi: Delhi Zoo is celebrating a rare and joyous occasion as five-year-old Asiatic lioness Mahagauri has given birth to a litter of four cubs. The zoo is closely monitoring her through round-the-clock CCTV surveillance, as the next 24 hours are critical for the first-time mother and her newborns. So far, the mother — Mahagauri—has been seen caring for her cubs, offering a hopeful sign for the zoo. Zoo director Sanjeet Kumar confirmed that Mahagauri and her cubs are being carefully watched. "Early morning on Sunday, the five-year-old Asiatic lioness Mahagauri delivered four cubs. The next 24 hours are crucial, and she is currently taking good care of them," he said. The lioness and her mate were brought to the Delhi Zoo in 2021 from Junagarh. "The last successful lion breeding at the zoo occurred in May 2009, when the litter consisted of two cubs," Kumar added. He further explained that the cubs will remain with their mother for now, with plans for veterinary checks in the future depending on her behaviour. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Among the recent big cat births at the zoo, two royal Bengal tiger cubs were born in May 2023 to tigress Siddhi. While the litter was five cubs, three were stillborn, and only two survived. In Aug 2022, three white tiger cubs were also born at the zoo, among which one died four months later. This successful lion birth marks a hopeful moment for the Delhi Zoo, which had recently faced controversies surrounding the frequent deaths of animals. April saw the loss of three animals, including a Thamin deer, a Gaur calf, and an Albino blackbuck.
Forbes
03-04-2025
- General
- Forbes
Auction: Two Of The Rarest Sports Watches At Monaco Legend Group
Exclusive Timepieces auction. The first auction season of 2025 is finally kicking off with none other than Monaco Legend Group's Exclusive Timepieces spring sale on April 26th and 27th. Enough with the intro, let's jump straight into two of the rarest and most collectable sports pieces from Rolex and Patek Philippe which will be making an appearance. Lot 22 is an absolute gem for anyone following the vintage Rolex market. This GMT-Master is a reference 6542, the very reference for all the Rolex GMT-Master wristwatches. But there are two particularities on this example which make it a grade 1 tier above anything else we've seen before. 6542 with Albino white dial and steel insert. Exclusive Timepieces auction, lot 22, estimate between ... More EUR 120,000 and EUR 240,000. Firstly is the distinct lack of Bakelite bezel which is what's usually most recognisable on a 6542. This example with serial number 461,420 is part of the last batch and instead features a steel bezel which was supposedly introduced towards the very end of the lifespan of the 6542. Whilst the Bakelite was prone to cracking over the years, this steel insert has faded into a ghost like shade. Faded steel insert. Secondly and most importantly, this 6542 features not a black dial but a white Albino dial, which for many years remained a bit of a mystery due to its extreme rarity. Just to give you a little idea of exactly how rare these white dials are, EveryWatch displays well over 250 auction results for the 6542 and this is the first time an Albino has ever appeared. The radium lume on the hour markers and hands have developed a rich orange patina, which some people call Pumpkin or Caramel. Aged radium lume present on the indexes and hands. To top it off, this 6542 from 1959 was picked up by a Chilean Marine-Infantary soldier who kept it as he climbed through the ranks of the Armada de Chile and all the way until today. Basically, this is the first opportunity a bidding floor will have ever had to acquire not only a watch of this kind, but one with next level provenance dating back over six decades. Chilean Marine Infantry soldier who has owned the watch until today. On the right he can be seen ... More sporting it like a true gent. Next on the list lot 229, a Patek Philippe 5711 in steel with a blue dial. Just kidding, this is something seriously seriously stealthy, and the clue with Patek always lies in the vibrancy of the dial (I'll come back to this). This watch does look pretty ordinary as far as a 5711 goes, but that's where the beauty lies. As we all know, Patek Philippe unveiled the 5711 in steel around 2006 with a blue dial and Geneva Sealed calibre 315 SC, later transitioning to calibre 324 SC with the Patek Philippe Seal. 5711/1P-010 cased in platinum. Exclusive Timepieces auction, lot 229, estimate between EUR 400,000 ... More and EUR 800,000. 10 years later marked 40 years of the Nautilus, and Patek unveiled a 5711 in platinum with baguette indexes and a visible dial inscription to mark the occasion: 1967 -40- 2016. This featured a much brighter and more vivid blue dial compared to the regular steel version just to give it a subtle difference. What some people don't know is that the 5711 in platinum had existed before, and not too long before. 5711/1P-010 This is where the present watch at Monaco Legend Group comes in, as it was part of this limited series made for the upper crust of Patek collectors in as little as 10-20 examples. The dial had no baguette indexes or dial inscription, leaving just the vivid hue, platinum date window frame and tiny diamond in the case as a clue to how incredibly special this piece was. On the street, you'd likely spot none of those. This marks one of a handful of times this piece baring reference 5711/1p-010 has appeared at auction.
