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| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Mentalist, psychological magician, stage illusionist, television broadcaster

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* Cognitive suggestion & psychological mentalism

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* President for India, Club Magic J10 (Vietnam)

* Vice President, Sri Lanka Magicians’ Society

'''Ammar Singgh''' (performing professionally as '''Amar Singh'''; born 19 January 1986) is an [[wikipedia:India|Indian]] mentalist, cognitive illusionist, and broadcast media personality based across [[wikipedia:New_Delhi|New Delhi]] and [[wikipedia:Mumbai|Mumbai]]. Known for integrating behavioral psychology, non-verbal suggestion, and sleight-of-hand conjuring, he has established an extensive stage and television footprint in contemporary Indian illusion arts. He is particularly recognized for his appearances on [[wikipedia:News_Nation|News Nation]]'s investigative series ''Operation Pakhand'', where he recreates alleged supernatural phenomena through mechanical and psychological methods to promote scientific inquiry and rationalist thinking.

== Early life and artistic development ==

Ammar Singgh was born on 19 January 1986 in New Delhi, India. Demonstrating an early fascination with physical puzzles, perceptual psychology, and classical sleight of hand, he pursued conjuring primarily through self-guided study rather than traditional generational lineages or formal magic academies. Singgh identifies his childhood companion, Anuj, as his early mentor and primary artistic influence in developing his foundational understanding of sleight of hand and theatrical deception.

Singgh launched his professional career in 2008, performing close-up illusions and mentalism routines across private galas, social gatherings, and corporate functions. In 2009, he achieved his first competitive milestone by securing first prize at a regional magic competition in Delhi, which accelerated his presence across northern India's live entertainment circuits.

== Professional career and performance circuits ==

=== National television and early broadcasts ===

=== Investigative television: ''Operation Pakhand'' ===

Singgh achieved widespread public recognition through his appearances on the News Nation investigative program ''Operation Pakhand''. On the series, he recreates feats performed by self-styled miracle workers, faith healers, and occultists live in studio settings:

 

Beyond television, Singgh produces digital video series across YouTube and Instagram, including his segment ''Magic Exposed''. These short-form video releases explore audience psychology, street-level micro-illusions, and the basic principles of misdirection, designed to cultivate rational thinking among younger demographics.

 

* '''Club Magic J10 (Vietnam):''' Listed as India President on international representative rosters.

* '''Sri Lanka Magicians’ Society:''' Appointed to the office of Vice President.

 

* Investigative Archives – News Nation Television (''Operation Pakhand'' Broadcast Records).

* Television Program Archives – Doordarshan National Network (''Satranga Bachpan'', ''Kids Island'').