OP Sharma (1952-2022) was an Indian magician and illusionist who performed more than 39,000 magic shows in India and other countries. He is known as the Master of Illusions.
Wiki/Biography
OP Sharma alias Om Prakash Sharma was born on Tuesday, April 1, 1952, in Moolgaon, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh (70 years at the time of death). His zodiac sign is Aries. He attended PS Bihara Harpur Primary School in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. He then studied at Kunwar Singh Inter College in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. He graduated in Mechanical Engineering from TD College, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh in 1970. Later, he took a course in mechanical design.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′5″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents. OP Sharma has an elder brother.
wife and children
In 1962, he married a girl named Meenakshi Sharma. The couple has three sons and a daughter. His eldest son Prem Prakash works in Delhi Doordarshan. His second son Satya Prakash aka OP Sharma Jr. is a magician and his third son Pankaj Prakash runs a printing press. OP Sharma’s daughter’s name is Renu Sharma.
OP Sharma and his family
OP Sharma and his son OP Sharma Jr.
address
MIG-A, Bara 2, Bara World Bank, Bara, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208027
The journey of becoming Jaadugar OP Sharma
OP Sharma developed an interest in magic while studying in the second grade. He often performs magic tricks for his classmates. In an interview, he said about this incident,
It all started when I was in second grade, almost seven or eight years old. I performed a small action and received unanimous praise from my classmates and teachers. I came into the limelight and started performing magic tricks every Friday. “
Initially, his parents disliked his interest in magic and opposed it. However, as he began to gain popularity for his skills, they began to support him. OP Sharma said in an interview that his brother supported him in pursuing a career as a magician. He said,
No one in my family had a background in performing magic. However, my brother was my real strength and supported my interests. I still remember him coming to visit me during the summer and performing magic tricks with me. As I got older I started reading books about magic while continuing my studies. “
OP Sharma magic show poster
After graduating in 1971, he found a job as a mechanical designer at the Small Arms Factory in Kanpur. His first stage performance as a magician was at Shastri Nagar Colony in Kanpur. He then held his first commercial magic show in Mumbai. He continued his magic show while working. Soon, he became popular in India and received many invitations to perform across India and other countries. His magic shows usually begin with a person emerging from an empty box. His show is popularly known by the name “Indrajaal”. Later, his son joined him in magic shows as magician OP Sharma Jr. He then founded the magic show group “Prakash Magico”. There are more than thirteen magicians in his team.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkNAaons58
die
He has had some health issues with his kidneys over the past few years. In October 2022, he was sent to Fortune Hospital in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh for treatment. He breathed his last in the hospital on October 15, 2022, and died of kidney-related diseases.
Facts/Trivia
- OP Sharma built his own house named ‘Bhoot Bangla’ in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The infrastructure of his home is like a haunted house.
OP Sharma’s Bungalow
- In 2001, he was awarded the National Magic Award and the title “Shehensha-e-Jadoo” (King of Magic) by the Indian magic media community.
- Once, he contested for the Govindnagar Legislative Assembly seat for the Samajwadi Party. In 2019, he left the Samajwadi Party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- One of his favorite quotes is,
Life is magic and magic is my life. “
- In an interview, he was asked about his inspiration as a magician. He said,
I have always tried to learn from others and absorb their strengths. I was really mesmerized by magician K Lal’s performance and he inspired me to perform wonderfully. In this field, presentation is crucial. “
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