First Show of 2026: An Intimate Mentalism & Illusion Performance at a Luxury Villa in Goa

Performance Venue

Starting the year with magic always feels special—and my first show of 2026, performed on 2nd January, turned out to be a beautiful reminder that impact matters more than audience size.

This exclusive performance was hosted at Pura Vida Luxury Homes, located in the heart of Goa, where a family had gathered to celebrate a milestone 60th birthday of Mrs. Aruna Ganatra.

A Booking That Took Just 10 Minutes

The show was booked just two days in advance. Mr . Ganatra—owner of a gaming company—called me to check my availability and asked for my performance profile. After going through it, he confirmed the booking within 10 minutes.

This kind of quick decision often comes from clarity, trust, and relevance—something I always aim to communicate through my work.

When Traffic Delays Don’t Delay the Magic

The show was scheduled from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, but due to heavy traffic, the family arrived at the villa around 8:15 PM. Understanding the situation, we smoothly rescheduled, and the performance ran from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM—without compromising energy or experience.

Small Audience, Big Impact

With just 20 people, this became one of the smallest and most intimate groups I’ve ever performed for—and honestly, one of the most engaging.

I designed customised mentalism and illusion acts specially to:

• Make the birthday lady feel celebrated and special

• Involve family members personally

• Create emotional and unforgettable moments

Every reaction was genuine—surprise, laughter, disbelief, and applause—all within a living-room-style villa setting.

Mentalism Doesn’t Need a Big Stage

One of the biggest takeaways from this show:

A powerful mentalism and illusion performance does not need a large stage or massive audience.

What truly matters is:

✔ Engagement

✔ Personalisation

✔ The right intent—and yes, a suitable budget

Performing in Goa: Private & Corporate Events

I frequently perform in Goa for a wide range of premium engagements, including private birthday celebrations, destination weddings, corporate offsites, and luxury villa parties.

Every performance is carefully tailored to the audience and occasion, delivering a premium, interactive experience—whether the gathering includes 20 guests or 5000.

For bookings and enquiries: Illusionist Shardul 📧 illusionistshardul@gmail.com 📞 +91 9403310740 🌐 www.illusionistshardul.com