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O. P. Sharma (magician)

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O. P. Sharma
Born
Om Prakash Sharma

1942
Died16 October 2022
Fortune hospital, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Burial placeKanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Occupation(s)Magician, musician, illusionist
Known forMagic
Notable work37,800+ Magic shows across the country (to 2018)

Jadugar Om Prakash Sharma (1942 – 16 October 2022),[1] popularly known as O. P. Sharma, was an Indian magician.

Early life

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Sharma was born and grew up in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He began performing magic at seven years old, and later completed a mechanical engineering degree. By 2018, he had performed nearly 39,000 shows, and was aided in his act by his son.[2][3][4]

Death

He died on October 16th, due to prolonged illness at a private hospital in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.[5]

References

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  1. ^ OP Sharma passes away: Know everything about the popular magician
  2. ^ "Wish to make Nitish vanish". The Telegraph. 7 June 2011. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  3. ^ "Magic shows have evolved with time, says magician". The Tribune India. 31 August 2018.
  4. ^ "An Exclusive Chat With The Great Magician – Over Powered Sharma". Mythical India.
  5. ^ "Magician O.P Sharma passes away at 76". The Indian Express. 16 October 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2024.