Jadugar Om Prakash Sharma (1942 – 16 October 2022),[1] popularly known as O. P. Sharma, was an Indian magician.
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Born | Om Prakash Sharma 1942 Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Died | 16 October 2022 Fortune hospital, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
Burial place | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Occupation(s) | Magician, musician, illusionist |
Known for | Magic |
Notable work | 37,800+ Magic shows across the country (to 2018) |
Early life
editSharma 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
edit- ^ OP Sharma passes away: Know everything about the popular magician
- ^ "Wish to make Nitish vanish". The Telegraph. 7 June 2011. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
- ^ "Magic shows have evolved with time, says magician". The Tribune India. 31 August 2018.
- ^ "An Exclusive Chat With The Great Magician – Over Powered Sharma". Mythical India.
- ^ "Magician O.P Sharma passes away at 76". The Indian Express. 16 October 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2024.