Zaltsman performs in front of Amitabh Bachchan in Mumbai

 

Amitabh Bachchan would perhaps think twice before sitting in the front row once again at mentalist Roy Zaltsman’s shows! At a show in Mumbai this March, the Israeli-born mentalist asked Big B for his specs. The actor kept the specs on his palm and in a few seconds Zaltsman flipped them over with the “power of his mind”.

“At CC&FC we always want to give something new to the audience. The show will be on the club lawns and this means the weather, ambience and lighting will make a difference to his performance. I have read about the trick he performed on Mr Bachchan and the way he was surprised. I am definitely not going to sit in the front row because I don’t want to be at the receiving end!” said Saugata Nandi, member, entertainment, CC&FC.

“Zaltsman is performing in our city for the first time and he is among the best mentalists in the world. It’s a matter of pride for Calcutta Club. We have seen him on various TV channels and I like the way he plays around with currency notes. The club members are expecting a great show,” said Calcutta Club president Suvojit Guha.

Who’s Roy Zaltsman
Age: 42
Skills: Telekinesis, precognition, ability to read people’s thoughts
Awards: First place at an Israeli championship for street magic in 1998; first place at Florida State Close-up Magic Championship in 1999
Zaltsman speak: The first time I came to India was as tourist in 1995. But the last one and a half years have been different and I have performed several times. I have met and performed before people like Amitabh Bachchan and Shreya Ghoshal. India has become home to me. As for what I will perform at the shows in Calcutta, wait and watch!
What: CC&FC presents Meet the Mentalist: Roy Zaltsman and Calcutta Club presents Meet the Mentalist: Roy Zaltsman, both in association with The Telegraph.
When: December 6 at CC&FC, from 8pm; December 7 at Calcutta Club, from 6.30pm