Suhani Shah began magic at the age of seven and has vaulted into superstardom.    We stumbled across a great interview with the mentalist in today’s edition of Femina.

We knew we liked her when we read her response to the question, what is the difference between a “magician” and a “mentalist”?

“Now, every mentalist is a magician. But not every magician is a mentalist” Ms. Shah responded.

Femina names Ms. Shah as “India’s first female mentalist, illusionist and magician.”

She has definitely put the work in.  In the last 20 years, she has performed over 5,000 shows.

“While most content creators stick to familiar categories, Shah, a true millennial influencer, has crafted a whole new realm of magic within the digital landscape. She’s shattered the stereotypes surrounding magic in India and shows no signs of stopping.”

She was hooked early in life and credits David Copperfield as an influence.  “Around the age of 11 or 12, that I stumbled upon David Copperfield. The discovery came through pirated CDs of international magicians, offering my first glimpse of a full-fledged magic show.”

We have no comment on the distribution of bootleg CDs or DVDs but are delighted that she had the chance to see Mr. Copperfield.

Take a second and visit her website (suhanishah.com) for a taste of the wide variety of her work.

What is next for Ms. Shah?

“Being in a profession that revolves around wonder, I find joy in surprising people and witnessing their expressions, and that’s exactly what I want from life too. I believe that miracles happen, especially when a new year or opportunity unfolds. I approach it with an open mind, ready for whatever surprises life has in store. I don’t set expectations, but I stay prepared for anything—that’s my approach.”

It is a great interview about someone we look forward to seeing in the U.S. perhaps.