Sleight of hand. Distraction. Illusions. In the cynical world coloured by modern technology, the simple illusion of magic no longer holds the same sway. Yet, there is a new genre that has emerged and is slowly capturing the attention of the modern audience — mentalism. From names such as Lior Suchard to Suhani Shah, there is a list of personalities who can take an audience by the hand and cast a spell using simple games of prediction, premonition and precognition. On June 2, Sharman Joshi, actor, will join mentalist Bhupesh Dave in a show titled Braintertainers that seeks to enchant as much as arouse curiosity.

In a moment from the rehearsal