My forays into Magic started very early in life. Birthday parties, small community gatherings and family functions helped me gain the confidence to present my art. I also did odd jobs to support myself.
Gradually I became a regular on the magic show circuit and people started appreciating my sleight of hand and prestidigitation. Coins and cards obeyed my command so to say. I could work miracles in the spectator’s hands.
I kept practising my skills and honing them. Gradually I entered the field of Corporate entertainment and started entertaining small and big crowds. I did tricks that seemed out of the world, right under their noses. I still enjoy performing at such close quarters.
In between, I went to Bahrain, Dubai and other Gulf countries where I performed regularly for 2 years every day of the week. This helped me perfect my skills to a very high professional level. Visits to Bangkok, Mauritius, and China also happened meanwhile to entertain the audiences magically. Not many Indian magicians get this opportunity.
I am associated with many Magic clubs and societies in India. There are numerous conferences and conventions of Magicians held every year, across the country. I have the proud privilege of having been adjudged as the best close-up magic performer at various competitions.
I also feel proud to put on record that I was the President-elect of one of the oldest magical societies in India, namely the Society of Indian Magicians.
With the advent of technology I was affected too and started exploring the possibilities of mixing technology and magic. It was very difficult. Like all startups, I had teething problems. Soft ware issues. Compatibility. Versions and upgrades etc.
I kept working, nevertheless and I was determined to add that angle to my magical profile. I slowly and steadily and also gradually developed my act… A digital magic act where I am the magical interface between my iPad and the audience. I am proud to say I am one of the pioneers of digital magic in India. I am called a digital illusionist.
This digital magic opened up a whole new arena for me. Weddings, Social and Community gatherings, Corporate conferences, Product launches, interactive sessions etc keep me busy.
There’s no shortage of work but there’s always a new challenge to present something new and different and also digital at every event. This keeps me creatively engaged.