Prahlad Acharya

Biography

Prahlad Acharya (born 1973) is a magician, illusionist, escapologist, and stunt performer from Udupi, Karnataka, India. Known for his escape acts, Prahlad has been termed Indian Houdini by the Indian media.

He also performs ventriloquism and shadow play. His show is called Maya Jadoo, which is a 20-member performance of Indian Illusions. Prahlad calls his combination of drama and magic “dramatic.”

He is married to Poornima Acharya, who is also a magician.