--- title: "Up-Close Card Magic in Bangalore: Interactive Sleight of Hand" description: "Experience mind-bending up-close card magic with Sharan Kuttappa. I perform interactive sleight of hand that happens right in your hands. Book today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/magician_mentalist/close-up-private-party-magic/up-close-card-magic last_updated: 2026-10-23 --- # Up-Close Card Magic That Messes With Reality Tribe Verified · 11 years of performing magic across India. By [Sharan Kuttappa](https://mytribe.in/magician_mentalist) · Available in Bengaluru and across India · ₹80K per show (estimate) Part of [Close-up & Private Party Magic](https://mytribe.in/magician_mentalist/close-up-private-party-magic). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/magician_mentalist/close-up-private-party-magic/gallery) I don't stand on a stage. I stand right there with you, making cards vanish, jump, and transform in your own hands. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This is a fast-paced montage of what I do best with a deck of cards. Cards jump, teleport, and change in the blink of an eye. It’s a full-on sensory assault of sleight of hand magic that leaves everyone buzzing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ed783bc9-a26d-4f18-bfec-6c017a4a15c4) - [Video: A classic trick with a personal touch. I make a small object teleport from my hand to a guest's, proving that the connection between us is where the real magic happens. It’s a simple illusion with a powerful impact.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a43dbef8-2431-40e5-b4cc-3e87f18cf48f) - [Video: Are you watching closely? Because even when you are, you'll miss it. In this crowded bar setting, a chosen card disappears from the deck only to be found in the most unexpected place, proving you can't trust your own eyes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44d33b2b-b6b0-4bf5-b0ca-5fec3aaf8bb9) - [Video: Using just my shadow, I can make a card magically flip over inside the deck. It's a subtle, spooky illusion performed at a dinner table that shows how magic can be found in the most unexpected elements, like light and shadow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4ace4c5-256b-4794-81ba-f6171e704d60) - [Video: Seeing is believing, until it's not. I take a deck of cards, and with a simple gesture, make them completely disappear from a guest's hands. She's left holding nothing but air, a true believer in the impossible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ede92a69-fc04-44a4-a194-70f3b3b14b2b) - [Video: Performing in a bar in Vietnam, I take a classic card trick and give it a twist. When I get the card wrong, I tear it up in frustration, only to magically restore it and change it to the correct card, all in one fluid motion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee51d121-0f0d-4b3e-95d7-71056b3bafbd) - [Video: You've heard of sleight of hand, but what about sleight of mouth? In this bizarre trick, I make a folded card vanish from the deck and reappear from my mouth. It's weird, it's unexpected, and you'll never forget it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8f2696e-f3ef-4f7e-8319-a2625c0e4c4b) - [Video: At an outdoor carnival for Boeing, I perform one of my signature card routines. It involves a 'mistake', a torn card, and a final transformation that relies on the magic of a shadow. It’s a multi-layered trick that keeps the audience guessing until the very end.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ceca2188-a234-4a66-8619-9d394fd69238) ## About Up-Close Card Magic I don't use fancy props or massive stages for these card sets. Whether it's a house party or a corporate cocktail hour, I use standard decks of cards to get right into your personal space—making the magic happen inches from your eyes, and often in your own hands. ### Why Up-Close Magic? Most magic shows keep you in the audience, watching from a distance. I believe in closing the gap. When you watch a magician on a stage, you’re looking at a performance. When I perform up-close, you’re looking at reality being bent right in front of you. I don't rely on cameras, stage lights, or complex illusions. My routines—from the 'Shadow' card flip to pure teleportation—rely on raw sleight of hand. It’s fast, it’s messy, and it happens right under your nose. ### What to Expect * **Interactive Participation:** You’re not just a spectator. You’re picking the cards, holding the deck, and often finishing the trick yourself. If you choose a card, you hold it. * **Casual Setting:** Whether it's a backyard BBQ in Indiranagar or a high-end corporate cocktail hour in Whitefield, I adapt to the vibe. No tuxedos, no formal, boring acts. * **Real Reactions:** The best part of my job is that moment of sheer confusion when the card you just touched vanishes or changes value. That’s the 'kya ho raha hai?' (what is happening?) moment I live for. Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner or a large wedding reception, these card sets act as the perfect icebreaker. I don't just entertain; I get people talking to each other. If you're looking for something that creates instant buzz, this is it. ## About Sharan Kuttappa I’ve spent 11 years turning the impossible into a conversation starter. I’m not here to do stuffy parlor tricks—I’m here to mess with your reality, share a laugh, and make sure your guests leave with a story they can’t wait to tell. 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