‘Work hard and consistency is the key’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields. As part of its efforts, Nabila Nowshin is writing stories under the banner ‘in series#30days30souls’. Recently, she talked to Razik who is also known as Magic Razik. He is one of the practitioners of magic and a mentalist. He attended ‘Take Me Out Australia’ in 2018. During the conversation, the magician talked about his childhood, education life, his unique skills and more which are given below.

Hello, how are you?
I am good, thank you.

From where you completed your O’levels and A Levels exams?
O'Levels from Presidency International School, AS ’Levels from Chittagong Grammar School and A2 Level - Sunshine Grammar.

Where and which subject you were reading in?
Bachelor in Telecommunication - Queen Mary, University of London. Master in Information Technology (Networking) - Charles Sturt University, Australia and graduated with Distinction (Valedictorian).

Where are you working right now?
Right now in Bongo BD and previously worked in Knight Frank and Yardi Systems.

Where you used to live in your childhood and how was your childhood?
In Chittagong. Also, I was always very energetic and jumpy.

If you have options to live in UK, Australia and Bangladesh, which one would you choose? And why?
Bangladesh. There is a lot of love from people in Bangladesh. They are really like magic and there is a huge opportunity to grow.

Do you want to give any advice to an 18 years old-yourself?
Work hard and consistency is the key.

Is there anything that you wanted to achieve from your childhood and now you have got it? If yes, then what is that and how do you achieve that?
Be the best magician in Bangladesh. By doing lots of events, shows and TV programmes, and getting my name out there.
 

In this moment we all know we have got some precious free time. So, what are you doing with this time? Are you doing something productive? Then share it with us! We would love to know your activities.
Right now I'm learning Spanish. Learning new magic tricks, working out at home and reading up on trading.

So, you are known as Magic Razik. As I know that you are a magician and mentalist.  From when did you start to learn magic?
I started it from 12 years old. I have liked it since I was young.

We have seen you in ‘Take Me Out Australia’ and working with Fox Studios Australia. How’s your experience? Share some moments with us!
It was amazing. Once in a lifetime experience. I was scared as it was on National TV and I have never done anything like that before.

As we see you already did a show in Ityadi. How’s your experience there?
Amazing. Hopefully I will do more shows in Ityadi InshaAllah.

There are some young people who are interested in learning magic tricks. Do you have any plans to arrange a workshop for them?
Yes, I’m setting up a workshop after the pandemic. I am also working on online tutorial courses as well.

Besides magic, what do you like to do in your pastime?
Reading, playing basketball and workout.

After 10 years where do you want to see yourself?
To be known worldwide as a renowned magician.

In your journey who were always beside you and whom you want to say thanks the most?
I want to say thanks to my mom and dad.

There are 29 more people like you who are passionate about their work and doing great for the world. Do you want to give any message to them?
Keep your eye on the goal and don’t lose focus. Break big goals into smaller chunks. This way you will get more confident with small wins and eventually you will reach your goal.

 

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