When we talk about modern-day magicians, many names come to mind right off the bat. There are just so many that are immensely popular and recognized. But if we start talking about mentalists today, there is only one that can be instantaneously brought up – Lior Suchard.
That may be because mentalists are not as common, but it still doesn’t diminish the awe and recognition that Lior causes in certain circles. Below, we’ll discuss a little about who he is, his most outstanding achievements, and what he says about becoming a great mentalist. If you want to learn more about what being a mentalist is and this phenomenon of an entertainer, read on.
What Is a Mentalist?
Lior Suchard, as you could have guessed from this short intro, is a world-renowned mentalist. If you’re not familiar with the terminology, your first question might be: How is being a mentalist different from being a magician? And the answer is relatively simple. Magicians rely a lot on their sleight of hand, clever gadgets, and their showmanship.
Being a mentalist keeps the showmanship part but cuts out the props and card tricks, focusing solely on what one can achieve with the mind’s power. Some of the most common acts include mind reading and telekinesis. According to most mentalists, this can be learned, but you do need to have some instincts to get started.
And that’s what a young Lior Suchard had – an instinct, a natural-born affinity towards reading people’s faces and body language. However, he says that learning how to be a mentalist resembles learning how to play the piano. You can have a certain amount of talent, but if you don’t work very hard and practice it often, it’s not going to do you much good.
How Did Lior Suchor Become Famous?
Ever since he was a little boy in Israel, Lior has been playing mind tricks. He believes that he was born to be a mentalist, and there wasn’t any other career that he could find himself in. So, he started honing those skills and working very hard to improve his natural intuition and learn how to channel it.
The first big break into show business was back in 2005 when he participated in “The Successor,” an Israeli TV show meant to find the mentalist that could fill the shoes of one of the most successful mentalists in history – Uri Geller. He won the competition, and from there on, his career simply took off.
First in Israel, but then in countries worldwide, he started appearing on talk shows where he got to interact with a lot of celebrities, who were impressed by his skills. We can find some pretty big names like Barbra Streisand, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, and George Clooney among his fans.
What Are His Greatest Achievements?
Once his fame took off, he took the show on the road, traveling and performing in countries all over the world. He has gained massive amounts of popularity, and he amazed tons of people with his mental prowess. The latest feat he accomplished is his online show named “Gone Mental With Lior,” in which he stars and brings in huge names like Ben Stiller, Kate Hudson, or David Dobrik to participate.
But before the pandemic forced the show online, he was all over the place, even appearing in the 2019’s finals of the Eurosong contest, more commonly known as Eurovision. Since the contest was held in Tel Aviv in his native country, viewers across the planet and all the show participants got a little taste of Lior’s showmanship and mind tricks.
He also got quite a bit of popularity in India after he guessed the exact result of a very important cricket match between India and Australia. While on the topic of sports, he has predicted the results of various matches correctly, which gave him a fanbase in sports enthusiasts as well.
In Conclusion
So there you have it, a quick summary of the career of one of the greatest mentalists of our time. He says that he is continually creating, and when asked how and when he comes up with new acts, he’ll most likely reply that he is building one in his mind right at that moment. That is very visible in his performance, and it is always new, refreshing, and awe-inspiring. To wrap it up, in Lior’s own words: “You should always think positive thoughts because you never know who might be reading them.”
Have you ever seen an act performed by mentalist Lior Suchard?
If you have not, please be sure to do some digging and find some cool videos that will undoubtedly amaze you. After you see these videos, you will understand that he is out of this world.
