Quick Info

ProfessionMagician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth12/01/1997
Age29 years
BirthplacePune, Maharashtra

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Bio/Wiki

Other NameVector
Marital StatusUnmarried
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Career

OverviewVivek Desai is a prominent magician and mentalist known for his captivating performances. His journey began at a young age after he participated in a magic workshop, which ignited his passion for illusion and mentalism.
Highlights
  • Started learning magic at age 10 and performed his first show at 16.
  • Became well-known in Pune and Mumbai, transitioning to full-time magic after receiving requests for paid performances.
  • Serves as a card-cheating consultant, working with casinos to identify cheating techniques and train security personnel.
  • Started learning gambling and playing card games at age 12, which boosted his social life.
  • Began working as a standup comedian at The Habitat – Comedy and Music Cafe in 2019.
Notable Performances
Initiatives
  • Founded the Pune Comedy Festival in March 2017.
  • Co-founded the Bluesky Comedy Festival in 2023.
Media Presence
  • Contributes articles to major Indian publications.
  • Often invited for live performances on news channels.
Recent AchievementsReceived a silver YouTube Play button in May 2024.

Favourites

Films
  • The Prestige (2006)
  • The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013)
  • The Lord of the Rings (2001)
  • Harry Potter (2001)
Travelling Destinations
  • Tokyo
  • Shibuya
  • Akihabara

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Vivek was raised in Fremont, California, where he often visited casinos.
2. He learned magic basics from magicians at a young age and practiced extensively from the age of 10.
3. At 12, he started engaging with card games which boosted his social life.
4. He honed his skills through street performances and feedback from audiences.
5. Advises aspiring magicians to read books for better understanding, as videos can mislead in learning techniques.
6. Follows magicians like David Blaine for inspiration.
7. Learnt the basics of magic while attending school in the western USA and started studying books and other resources when he was 10 years old.
8. Practised magic at family functions, birthday parties, and even in the streets.
9. During his visits to Pune, would perform near Fergusson College to get feedback and improve.
10. At 22, became a famous performer in Pune and Mumbai.
11. Enjoys doing street performances, where he often meets young people interested in learning magic.
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