Guy Bavli facts for kids
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Guy Bavli
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| גיא בבלי | |
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| Born | August 24, 1971 Tel Aviv, Israel
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| Occupation | CEO: Master of the Mind |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Known for | Mentalist, illusionist, lecturer, TV personality |
Guy Bavli (Hebrew: גיא בבלי) is an amazing Israeli mentalist and illusionist. He was born in 1971. He is famous for being the first Israeli to win a big international magic competition in the United States. Guy Bavli also owns an entertainment company called "Master of the Mind." It is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Early Life and Magic Beginnings
Guy Bavli was born in Tel Aviv, Israel. This was in 1971. He spent three years serving in the Israel Defense Forces. During this time, he developed a special mind reading act. He was also part of the Israeli Air Force Performing Group. There, he worked as an actor and singer.
In 2002, Guy moved from Israel to the United States. He became very interested in mentalism and illusions. This helped him through some difficult times when he was younger. He was inspired by famous people like Uri Geller, Charlie Chaplin, and Roni Shachnaey.
Guy started performing for audiences when he was just five years old. By the time he was eight, he had his first professional show. This was at a swimming club in Tel Aviv.
Amazing Career Highlights
In 1996, Guy Bavli did something incredible. He successfully predicted the winner of the 1996 Israeli general election. He did this on a live TV show in Israel. His predictions were sealed in an envelope. Important people like the TV host and the Mayor of Tel Aviv signed it. The envelope was then locked in a safe. The predictions were only revealed after the election results came out.
He also appeared in an advertisement for Jaguar Cars. In this ad, he was blindfolded. Then, he drove a new Jaguar car through an obstacle course. He did this in front of a live audience!
Guy Bavli has performed in many famous places. These include The Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. He has also performed at Carnegie Hall in New York. And he has been on stage at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
In 2007, Guy appeared on the NBC TV show Phenomenon. On this show, he performed some very exciting acts. These included a heart-stopping demonstration and a Russian roulette act. He also showed his amazing spoon bending skills. In 2011, he was on Stan Lee's Superhumans. There, he performed a telekinetic demonstration. This means he seemed to move objects with his mind. He has also been on other TV shows. These include Sábado Gigante and "Magic Hole" in Korea.
TV Shows and Movies
Guy Bavli has appeared in several TV shows and movies. He often plays himself, showing off his incredible talents.
| Year | Film / Show | Role |
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| 1990 | Ba Li Balon | Magician |
| 1994 | Snurre Snups Søndagsklub | As himself |
| 2007 | Phenomenon | As himself |
| 2008 | Masters of Illusion | As himself |
| 2012 | Stan Lee's Superhumans | As himself |
| 2012 | Magic Hole Korea | As himself |
Awards and Recognition
Guy Bavli has won many awards for his amazing performances.
In 1986, he received an award at the Tannen's Magic Camp competition in New York City. He was ranked first as "Stage Performer of the Year" in both 1988 and 1993. In 1990, the Israeli Society for Promoting the Art of Magic named him "Magician/Performer of the Decade." This was for his work from 1980 to 1990.
In 2000, Guy was named the best performer at the "National American Broadcast" in Las Vegas. He also won an award for the best show at the International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam. In 2007, he took fourth place on the TV show Phenomenon.
In 2013, he received the Dunninger Memorial Award. This award is given for excellent professionalism in mentalism. Famous mentalists like Derren Brown and Uri Geller have also received this award.
Personal Life
Guy Bavli moved from Israel to the United States in 2002. He is married and has two children.
