Arvind Jayashankar

 Hear what
clients and friends have
 to say about Arvind's magic!

"Arvind's magic has a personal touch to it - whether it is close-up for a small group or on stage in front of hundreds of people. He brings the audience in and makes them part of the show. He combines strong magic and mentalism with a presentation that entertains as much as it astonishes." -- David Shipley, New Jersey

"Incredible card feats in your living room - Arvind is a master of close-up magic. That really is the word. I really enjoyed watching the incredulous reactions of my friends to a series of intriguing and then shocking demonstrations, which we as an audience helped create. If you book Arvind for a performance, you can expect an interactive, memorable evening from a flexible entertainer."

-- Barry Rawn, Delft

"Arvind Jayashankar is a youngster who believes in himself - and makes others believe anything he wants them to. With years of practice, Arvind, who is in his twenties, has crafted his technique well; and amazed people in India and across several countries in Europe."

-- Interviewed and featured on the Deccan Chronicle, one of India's leading national newspapers

"..performance by TU Delft student and magician, Arvind Jayashankar, who showed off his mind-reading prowess to a crowd.. His trick that took the audience's breath away involved two volunteers from the crowd.."
-- TU Delta, Weekly Magazine of Delft University of Technology, Delta.11 Volume 42

"Thank you so much for the show and the TED talk. It was really fascinating and left all of us stunned! It was an exciting experience and we'd love to have you again."

-- Vignesh Venkatesan, Head, Operations, TEDxNITKSurathkal

"A magically motivational day was signed off with literal magic by Arvind Jayashankar, the magician. His host of mind blowing card tricks deluded everyone and as the magician himself said — it's the mind that plays the trick and not the magician — one was again forced to ponder over the might of the mind and the ideas formed in it." -- The Hindu, India's National Newspaper (on TEDx)

"Not just the international music groups, adding a magical touch to Antaragni will be street magician Arvind Jayashankar from the Netherlands..." -- The Times of India, preview to Antaragni 2011

Recent comments from various audience members and guests from the India tour:

(View these comments posted during the show over here, here, here)

"Was really mindblasting!"

"You are a real charmer, was spellbound."

"You were stunning!"

"Marvellous show!"

"Your show today at NITT was absolutely mindblowing!! Especially the table trick! Three cheers and hats off to you!!! Thanks a lot for coming to NITT!"

"You are just amazing and brilliant! Enjoyed every moment of the show."

"Awesome. Never seen anything like this."

"Superb show!"

"Mindblowing! It was totally different from all other magic shows. Thanks for coming to our college."

it was not a show..it was an experience..hats off to u man !!!

"Loved your show!!"

"Its really awesome, Arvind. Hats off for your hard work to become an amazing mind reader."

"Just brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. I'm still finding it hard to come to terms with what I saw."

"Literally no words to express!! Ultimate!!"

"It was the most amazing magic show I have ever seen. Still mesmerized.."

"Enjoyed till end of show! How is it possible to connect minds!!!! That magic is unbelievable."

Arvind featured on the Ellusionist Street Magic Blog - Read it here.

"Arvind perfomed for some kids in an NGO I worked for. The kids were enthralled! The smile on their faces were priceless! There is something "magical" about him."
-- Swati Mathur, Associate, D.E. Shaw & Co 

"Arvind is a storyteller. When I watch him perform, he's not doing the same, old magic tricks. He breathes life into an arcane art and shares the beauty with everyone."

-- Joe Hadsall, Team Ellusionist

"With his mastery with the deck, I wouldn't be surprised if he got a royal flush everytime he played poker, but that's where his ethical and responsible approach to everything kicks in and its sheer magic how he manages it all." -- Vivek Shah, Technology Analyst

"Great entertainer that spins your mind around with his quick fingers and stories. Really enjoyed the performances. I felt like a little kid again!" -- Christophe Van der Kelen, KTH Sweden

"I'd say you have to see it to believe it. I'd never seen magic like that up-close before, I still don't get how you did it, but man, I believe in magic now!" -- Olga Motysk, Student, TU Delft

"Arvind is one of the most skilled and multi-talented magicians I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Not only is he an exemplary card handler, but his Mentalism routine will leave you stunned for days! If you haven't seen him in action, you don't know what you're missing out on!"

-- Jonathan Hutcherson, Chattanooga, TN

"I'm a magician myself, and this guy still blows my mind."
-- Katie, Moderator, Underground Magic Circle