Ugesh Sarcar
Ugesh Sarcar is an Indian illusionist, mentalist, and author. He is known for his work in street magic and for hosting the television show 3rd Degree. Sarcar describes himself as a "mystician" rather than a magician. In 2025, he released his first book, What Matters: Volume One – Credibility.
Early life
Sarcar was born and brought up in Bangalore to a Punjabi Rajput family. He is the son of M.C. Sarcar, a magician and the founder of the Karnataka Magic Academy Trust. He was introduced to magic at the age of eight and began training under his father.Sarcar is a school dropout. Before pursuing magic professionally, he worked various jobs, including stints in call centres and marketing. He has stated that these jobs helped him understand human psychology, which he later applied to his performances. Prior to his public debut, he practiced for 18 hours a day and isolated himself for three years to prepare. He cites his father and David Copperfield as his favorite magicians.
Career
Television and film
Sarcar gained prominence with his show 3rd Degree, which aired on the channel UTV Bindass. 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.In 2015, Sarcar anchored a television show titled Asambhav Sambhav. The show was designed to include humour and magic acts performed on Bollywood celebrities.
Sarcar also worked as the technical director for magic on the film Guzaarish.