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{{Short description|Indian illusionist and mentalist}}
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'''Ugesh Sarcar''' is an Indian [[illusionist]], [[Mentalism|mentalist]], and author. He is known for his work in [[street magic]] and for hosting the television show ''3rd Degree''.<ref name="DNA2008">{{Cite web |title='No room for errors in street magic' |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-no-room-for-errors-in-street-magic-1194004 |website=DNA India |access-date=2025-11-24}}</ref> Sarcar describes himself as a "mystician" rather than a magician.<ref name="DNA2016">{{Cite web |title=Ugesh Sarcar wants to rewrite the rules of magic |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-ugesh-sarcar-wants-to-rewrite-the-rules-of-magic-2149884 |website=DNA India |access-date=2025-11-24}}</ref> In 2025, he released his first book, ''What Matters: Volume One – Credibility''.<ref name="SundayGuardian2025">{{Cite web |date=2025-09-17 |title=Book ‘What Matters: Volume One – Credibility’ by Ugesh Sarcar Launched Worldwide |url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/business/book-what-matters-volume-one-credibility-by-ugesh-sarcar-launched-worldwide20250917155722-140662/ |website=The Sunday Guardian |access-date=2025-11-24}}</ref>

==Early life==
Sarcar was born and brought up in [[Bangalore]] (now Bengaluru) to a [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]] [[Rajput]] family.<ref name="DNA2008" /> He is the son of M.C. Sarcar, a magician and the founder of the Karnataka Magic Academy Trust.<ref name="HT2016">{{Cite web |title=Magician Ugesh Sarcar is set to try mentalism for the first time |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/magician-ugesh-sarcar-is-set-to-try-mentalism-for-the-first-time/story-vvdtX4ElQRpM0NnFhM2eWO.html |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=2025-11-24}}</ref> He was introduced to magic at the age of eight and began training under his father.<ref name="HT2016" />

Sarcar is a school dropout.<ref name="DNA2008" /> Before pursuing magic professionally, he worked various jobs, including stints in [[Call centre|call centres]] and marketing. He has stated that these jobs helped him understand human [[psychology]], which he later applied to his performances.<ref name="HT2016" /><ref name="DNA2008" /> Prior to his public debut, he practiced for 18 hours a day and isolated himself for three years to prepare.<ref name="DNA2008" /> He cites his father and [[David Copperfield (illusionist)|David Copperfield]] as his favorite magicians.<ref name="DNA2008" />

==Career==
===Television and film===
Sarcar gained prominence with his show ''3rd Degree'', which aired on the channel [[Bindass|UTV Bindass]].<ref name="DNA2008" /> The show featured Sarcar performing impromptu street magic on strangers without a script or camera tricks. Acts included bending cutlery with his gaze and reading minds.<ref name="DNA2008" /><ref name="IndiaToday">{{Cite web |title=Street magician Ugesh Sarcar 3rd Degree is bringing magical stage show to India |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/culture/story/street-magician-ugesh-sarcar-3rd-degree-is-bringing-magical-stage-show-to-india-268469-2015-10-16 |website=India Today |access-date=2025-11-24}}</ref>

In 2015, Sarcar anchored a television show titled ''Asambhav Sambhav''. The show was designed to include humour and magic acts performed on [[Bollywood]] celebrities.<ref name="TOI2015">{{Cite web |date=2015-06-26 |title=Ugesh Sarcar to perform magic tricks on actors on TV |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ugesh-sarcar-to-perform-magic-tricks-on-actors-on-tv/articleshow/47816055.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=2025-11-24}}</ref>

Sarcar also worked as the technical director for magic on the film ''[[Guzaarish (film)|Guzaarish]]''.<ref name="TOI2015" />

===Live performances===
Sarcar has performed stage shows such as ''Your Mind is Mine''. This theatre-style show focused on [[mentalism]], levitation, and the demonstration of "spirits".<ref name="DNA2016" /> Directed by Shakir Khan, the show was intended to be experiential, with Sarcar attempting to influence the minds of the audience.<ref name="HT2016" /><ref name="IndianExpress">{{Cite web |title=Mumbai gets ready to be magically deceived with Ugesh Sarcar’s new show |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/mumbai-gets-ready-to-be-magically-deceived-with-ugesh-sarcars-new-show/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=2025-11-24}}</ref> He has expressed a desire to move away from traditional magic clichés, such as slicing a woman in half, preferring acts that manipulate the mind.<ref name="DNA2016" />

===Writing===
In September 2025, Sarcar launched his book ''What Matters: Volume One – Credibility''. The book is described as a guide to "being human" and involves a narrative about an invitation-only college where students undergo experiments to dismantle their self-perceptions.<ref name="SundayGuardian2025" />

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website}}

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