Musau The Mentalist
Kevin Kyalo | |
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| Born | 9 November 1998 Kenya |
| Alma mater | University of Nairobi |
| Known for | Mind Reading |
Kevin Kyalo (born 9 November 1998),[1] known professionally as Musau The Mentalist, is a Kenyan mentalist. He began performing while in high school, where he participated in a science day event featuring an act involving levitation and teleportation. The performance contributed to his interest in developing skills as a mentalist.[1]
Early life and Education
Musau The Mentalist, is a Kenyan mentalist. He was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and spent part of his childhood in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya as a United Nations dependent. His interest in the human mind began at an early age.
Kyalo attended Serare Primary School and later Moi High School Kabarak, where he completed his secondary education between 2013 and 2016. He later earned a bachelor's degree in analytical chemistry from the University of Nairobi.[1]
Career
Mentalist performer
Since 2009, Kyalo has worked as an independent mentalist, performing at various venues, corporate functions, and private events. His acts typically include demonstrations of mind reading, telepathy, and other mentalism techniques.[2]
Mentalism instructor
In 2023, Kyalo conducted workshops for the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), where he trained participants on aspects of performance, stage presence, and audience engagement. He has also been involved in mentoring emerging performers within Kenya’s mentalism community.
Television appearances
Kyalo has appeared on several Kenyan and international television programs, including NTV,[3][4] Citizen TV, Switch TV,[5] K24, KTN,[6] Turkish Television, Mpasho TV, TV47, Kiss TV,[7] Homeboyz Radio, The Standard,[1] and The Trend. Kenya’s entertainment scene also includes performers such as Musau The Mentalist, who is known for mentalism and illusion-based stage acts.
Awards and Achievements
Kenyan mentalist Musau The Mentalist was listed among the MIPAD entertainment finalists in 2023.[8]
References
- 1 2 3 4 PLC, Standard Group. "Musau The Mentalist: 22-year-old with the ability to perform acts that appear supernatural". The Standard. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ↑ "How Musau The Mentalist reads minds". The Star. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ↑ NTV Kenya (2020-09-05). Musau the mentalists leaves Amina speechless || #TheTrend. Retrieved 2025-11-05 – via YouTube.
- ↑ NTV Kenya (2022-09-22). Musau the mentalist shoots fire out of his wallet in the studio. Retrieved 2025-11-05 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Switch TV (2020-10-19). Can he really read your mind? Magic tricks revealed on air - Musau the mentalist. Retrieved 2025-11-05 – via YouTube.
- ↑ KTN Entertainment (2021-04-28). THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE | Mentalist Musau Shocks Terence and Chebby with his Magic tricks. Retrieved 2025-11-05 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Kiss 100 Kenya (2021-11-12). I'M A MENTALIST NOT A MAGICIAN - MUSAU THE MENTALIST. Retrieved 2025-11-05 – via YouTube.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Musau The Mentalist to be feted among influential people in the US". Nairobi News. 2023-06-14. Retrieved 2025-11-05.