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Declined by Sulfurboy 53 days ago. Last edited by Sulfurboy 53 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Submission declined on 20 May 2026 by KeyolTranslater (talk).

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This draft's references do not show that the person meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for people. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:

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Declined by KeyolTranslater 4 months ago.

Comment: Most of the sources are from YouTube which isn’t reliable and (99% of the time) not allowed, his own website too can’t be used to demonstrate notability (same for his Instagram). The Grenadian Historian (Aka. Mwen Sé Kéyòl Translator-a) (talk) 09:46, 20 May 2026 (UTC)

Fazil Basheer is an Indian mentalist, hypnotist, YouTuber, and stage performer from Kerala, India. He is known for live mentalism performances, hypnotism-based stage acts, and public awareness content related to superstition, misinformation, and illusion-based demonstrations.^[1]

Early life and career

Basheer entered the field of performing arts during his school years in 2003. Over the following years, he presented stage performances and public programs in India and abroad.^[2]

In 2020, Basheer introduced Tricks Mania, a live stage production centered around mentalism and hypnotism demonstrations involving unscripted audience participation. The show combines entertainment with discussions related to perception, belief, and psychological influence.^[3]

Online presence

Basheer operates the YouTube channel Tricks by Fazil Basheer, where he publishes videos related to mentalism, illusion performances, social awareness topics, and demonstrations intended to explain deceptive practices and misinformation.^[4]

The channel gained a significant following in Kerala and contributed to Basheer's public recognition through online media.^[5]

Media appearances

Basheer has appeared in interviews, podcasts, and television programs related to mentalism, illusion, and stage performance.^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9]

Zee Malayalam News featured Basheer in segments related to mentalism and illusion performances.^[10]

He was also featured in reports regarding a blindfold motorcycle ride performance.^[11]

Awards and recognition

Basheer received the Shrestha Manav Seva National Award from the National Human Rights & Social Welfare Forum in 2022 for social welfare-related activities.

In 2023, he received the Indian Miracle Buster Award from BGud Academy.^[12]

Basheer has also been recognized by various organizations in India and abroad for his contributions to stage performance and public awareness programs.^[13]

External links

[1] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwgJvX7u1Jo

[2] ttps://fazilbasheermentalist.com

[3] ttps://in.bookmyshow.com/events/tricks-mania-2-0-mentalism-show/ET00463918

[4] ttps://www.youtube.com/@tricksbyfazilbasheer5622

[5] ttps://www.youtube.com/@tricksbyfazilbasheer5622

[6] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZNh26Mn0xw

[7] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWC9hoX1V-A

[8] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stR7sVe43jU

[9] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo6OazMeb9Y

[10] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwgJvX7u1Jo

[11] ttps://www.differentartcentre.com/news/magician-and-mentalist-fazil-basheer-rode-a-motorcycle-blindfolded

[12] ttps://www.instagram.com/p/DNXCaOPzKum/

[13] ttps://www.instagram.com/mindmaster_of_kerala/

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