Vivek Desai

Magician

Indian Pune, Maharashtra Capricorn 5' 7" (170 cm)

Quick Info

Profession	Magician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	12/01/1997
Age	29 years
Birthplace	Pune, Maharashtra
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn

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Bio/Wiki

Other Name	Vector
Marital Status	Unmarried
Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Personal Life

Spent his childhood in Fremont, California, where he often accompanied his parents to casinos and Las Vegas.

Career

Overview	Vivek Desai is a prominent magician and mentalist known for his performances in close-up magic, street magic, and stage shows. His journey began in childhood after exposure to magic workshops and magic shows, which sparked his interest in 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. Has been a TEDx speaker four times. Has a combined social media following of over one lakh and more than 50 million video views across platforms.
Notable Performances	Performed for Bollywood celebrities such as Shikhar Dhawan, Irrfan Khan, Sunny Leone, Yuvraj Singh, and Govinda. Worked with international artists like Sean Paul and ALT-J. Has also performed for Jacqueline Fernandez, Radhika Apte, Alan Walker, DJ Snake, Axwell Ingrosso, and Armin Van Buuren.
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 Achievements	Received 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.

Also born on 12 January

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