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Hans India
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Suhani Shah scripts history with big win at World Magic Championship
In a proud moment for India and the global magic community, renowned mentalist Suhani Shah has etched her name in history by clinching the Best Magic Creator award at the FISM World Championship of Magic 2025, held in Turin, Italy. Often referred to as the 'Olympics of Magic,' FISM is the most prestigious platform for magicians across the globe. Suhani becomes the first Indian and one of the few women ever to be honoured in this category. This year, FISM introduced a new category—Digital Magic—acknowledging artists who innovate using social media platforms. With over 4.5 million YouTube subscribers and 2.1 million Instagram followers, Suhani has not only embraced digital mediums but also redefined magic for the online age. Her performances, blending mentalism, psychological insight, and storytelling, outshone competitors from over 50 countries, including acclaimed artists like Jack Rhodes, Jason Ladanye, and Mohammad Imani. From reading passcodes to revealing personal secrets during live sessions, her acts left a lasting impact on the jury and audiences alike. Born in Udaipur, Suhani began performing magic at age seven, supported by her father. Despite dropping out of school after first grade, she pursued her passion, later becoming a hypnotherapist and author of Unleash Your Inner Power. 'Being recognised at FISM is an honour. It's a win for Indian magic and women everywhere,' said Suhani after her win. With jurors like Dynamo, Chris Ramsay, and Xavier Mortimer, Suhani's achievement highlights India's growing presence in global digital entertainment and magical innovation.
SoraNews24
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
The Japan National Championship of Magic 2025 coming to Tokyo this May
Now you'll see it or soon you won't. I've always admired magic as a skill that combines both physical and mental prowess in equal measure. They always come up with new tricks to the point where whenever I think I've seen it all, someone makes a card my buddy signed suddenly appear under another person's pint of beer. There are sure to be some even more startling surprises at this year's Japan National Championship of Magic, which will be held at Theater Daikanyama in Shibuya, Tokyo, on 24 and 25 May. Hosted by the Magic Academy of Tokyo, this competition will bring the best in prestidigitation from all over Japan and beyond to crown the top talent in both close-up and stage magic acts. On 24 May, the close-up magic division will be held, in which eight finalists determined through grueling preliminary rounds will face off to see who has the fastest fingers and most persuasive power of suggestion. From this group, Jonio, Nobuyuki Nojima, Ibuki, Gotaishi, and Tomo have all been selected to represent Japan at the 2025 FISM World Championship of Magic, also known as the Olympics of Magic, next July. They'll be stiff competition but will have to outperform unique up-and-comers like Moro Yamada and Ikuhiro as well as Santa, who specializes in toy magic. ▼ Although Santa likes to use toys, he's no slouch with a deck of cards either The stage magic division, held the next day, also brings together eight finalists crafting elaborate, large-scale shows. A member of Team Japan at the 2025 FISM World Championship of Magic, Wanabe Ko, will also put his skills to the test here against a diverse group of illusionists. ▼ Wanabe Ko doing a stage trick like levitating a table up close makes it even more impressive. With Mill hailing from Thailand and Read Chang coming over from Korea, calling this the 'Japan National Championship' is actually an understatement. They'll be going up against two especially magical wunderkinds as well, 15-year-old Hayate Ogawa and 14-year-old Tigger, along with Yukinaga Fukumuro and Sho Arai to round out the bracket. ▼ Here's Read Chang doing an impressive performance in his home of Korea In order to win the top prizes of one million yen (US$7,000) and title of National Champion, these contestants will be judged by some of the top magicians in the country, including the first and only Japanese FISM World Championship of Magic close-up winner Shoot Ogawa and World Championship third-place performer in the Manipulation category Yuki Iwane. ▼ Shoot Ogawa even wowed Penn & Teller on their own show. In addition to the championships, the Magic Academy Awards will also be given out to professionals who have contributed the most to magic in Japan over the past year. With so much talent under one roof, it's sure to be an event packed with sights that defy logic. If you happen to be in Tokyo that weekend, be sure to check it out and don't hesitate or it will vanish right before your eyes. Event information Japan National Championship of Magic 2025 Theater Daikanyama シアター代官山 Tokyo-to, Shibuya-ku, Ebisunishi 2-12-12 東京都渋谷区恵比寿西２丁目１２－１２ 24 & 25 May, 2025 Doors Open: 2:30 p.m. Competition Starts: 3 p.m. Admission: General – 7,500 yen, VIP – 10,000 yen (Tickets are for both days only, Magic Academy of Tokyo members get discounts) Ticket Purchase Website Images: © Magic Academy of Tokyo ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
