Who Is Suhani Shah? Indian Mentalist Wins 'Best Magic Creator' In Italy

India's Suhani Shah has become the first Indian female mentalist to win big at the International Federation of Magic Societies (FISM) World Championship held in Italy. She bagged the prestigious title of ‘Best Magic Creator’, making her country proud on a global stage.

Humbled. Honoured.
First Indian to win at FISM, often called the Oscars of Magic. Best Magic Creator title. Thank you for every click, clap and the bit of magic you saw in me. We did this!!! 🪄🇮🇳

— Suhani Shah (@TheSuhaniShah) July 20, 2025

Shah’s fame skyrocketed internationally after her jaw-dropping appearance on The Project, an Australian television show. In a now-viral segment, she shocked audiences by accurately revealing a presenter’s iPhone passcode, and then exposing another presenter’s crush using nothing but her extraordinary mentalist skills. The feat not only left the hosts stunned but also turned Suhani into a global internet sensation overnight.

इटली में हुआ जादूगरों की दुनिया का सबसे प्रतिष्ठित सम्मान FIZM। भारत की सुहानी शाह ने 2025 का Best Magic Creator सम्मान जीता।

ये Magician Category में ऑक्सर जीतने जैसा है। सिर्फ सुहानी के लिए ही नहीं भारत के लिए भी ये
बड़ी बात है। बधाई हो @TheSuhaniShah 🥳 pic.twitter.com/2lrQQaobjC

— Abhinav Pandey (@Abhinav_Pan) July 20, 2025

Humble beginnings in Udaipur

Born on January 29, 1990, Suhani hails from a Marwari family in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Without any formal connections in the world of magic or mentalism, her journey was anything but ordinary. At the age of six, she reportedly told her parents she wanted to become a magician, a dream not commonly heard from Indian girls at the time. Interestingly, her father was a magician himself, who became her first supporter and mentor.

यह ख़बर वो है जिसपर देश गर्व कर सकता है🔥

इटली में आयोजित प्रतिष्ठित FISM 2025 प्रतियोगिता में भारत की जानी-मानी जादूगरनी सुहानी शाह को Best Magic Creator का खिताब मिला है।

सुहानी शाह को जो यह पुरस्कार मिला है इसकी उतनी हो अहमियत है जितनी की ओलिंपिक खेलों में Gold Medal जीतने… pic.twitter.com/MDxVJHPrAe

— Jaiky Yadav (@JaikyYadav16) July 21, 2025

Dropped out early to chase the stage

Suhani performed her first live magic show at just seven years old in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in October 1997. Her passion for magic was so consuming that she left school after Class 1, choosing instead to tour the country performing live shows. She is one of the rare personalities in India who has forged a full-fledged career in mentalism and magic purely through experience and self-learning.

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From hypnotherapy to bestseller author

In addition to being a stage performer, Suhani is also a trained hypnotherapist. She once ran a hypnotherapy center in Goa, where she worked on helping individuals deal with anxiety, stress, and trauma. However, she later closed the practice as she found herself missing the thrill of performing on stage.

She is also an author of the motivational book Unleash Your Inner Power, where she shares her life lessons and insights into building confidence, dealing with self-doubt, and creating a fulfilling life.

Our true potential far exceeds what we believe we are capable of. We are often limited not by our abilities, but by the boundaries of our own thoughts. pic.twitter.com/cHOHcIE4vT

— Suhani Shah (@TheSuhaniShah) January 15, 2025

Redefining mentalism in India

Suhani Shah is now widely credited for modernising and popularising the art of mentalism in India. With no wand or deck of cards in hand, she performs magic that reads minds, interprets thoughts, and stuns crowds with sharp psychological insights. Her performances often blend storytelling, psychology, and human behavior, making her shows not just magical, but deeply engaging.

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After her historic win at FISM, Suhani continues to inspire a new generation of Indian magicians and mentalists. She regularly tours with her live shows, hosts mentalism workshops, and is active on platforms like YouTube and Instagram, where she shares insights into her craft.