Suhani Shah Stuns the World—First Indian Mentalist to Win Magic’s ‘Oscar’

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India’s pioneering mentalist Suhani Shah has clinched the prestigious Best Magic Creator award at the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques (FISM) World Championship in Torino, Italy—widely regarded as the Oscars of the magic world. Competing against top illusionists from the US, UK, Australia, and Dubai, Shah’s mindreading act stunned judges and audiences alike.

Key Highlights:

First Indian female mentalist to win at FISM
Awarded for her online category performance blending psychology, storytelling, and mental illusion
Viral fame followed her appearance on Australian TV, where she revealed a presenter’s passcode and crush live on air
Her Instagram (@thesuhanishah) boasts 2.1 million followers, including global celebrities

Ahmedabad Connection:

Suhani’s firstever stage show was held at Thakorbhai Desai Hall in Ahmedabad in 1997, when she was just seven
She left formal schooling after Class 1 to pursue magic fulltime, touring India and abroad
Ahmedabad remains her emotional anchor, often featured in her shows and creative process

Legacy and Impact: