SAKSHAM SHARMA: HOW TO MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE
- Amberley Lobo
- Aug 26
- 2 min read
“Everyday if i'm happy with what i'm doing that's success” - Saksham Sharma
On today’s show, we are getting a masterclass in how to make the impossible… possible.
Saksham Sharma is a magician and creative force who has covered a lot of ground — from Australia’s Got Talent to blowing up on socials, launching his own web series, and starring in a Hollywood blockbuster alongside Liam Neeson… he has turned his dreams into reality.
"I make SMART goals for the unattainable goals" - Saksham Sharma
Not bad for someone who didn’t speak much English when they first arrived in Australia.
Today we find out how on earth he did it — plus we chat goal setting, rejection, taking action before you’re ready, he secrets to memorising lines, teaching Liam Neeson magic tricks and so much more.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
1:29 - Saksham’s Fringe experience
02:09 - Growing up in India
02:57 - Arriving in Australia and not speaking english
03’37 - The impact of moving schools 13 times
04:31 - Saksham finds magic
06:16 - Where he learnt magic
07:39 - The magic obsession
08:10 - The thing that he loved about magic
09:04 - What he wanted to do when he left school
11:54 - Australia’s got talent
14:26 - The AGT audition
18:26 - Post school university - Marketing and comms
19:47 - Landing two dream internships (TikTok and Paramount)
23:41 - Applying for funding
25:57 - The funding application process
27:07 - Learning how to write scripts
27:47 - Where he got the confidence to put his hat in the ring
30:06 - What it meant to get funded
30:41 - Creating Unknown Filter
32:21 - Imposter Syndrome
33:04 - The Screen Australia Experience
34:35 - Launching Unknown Filter
37:27 - Celebrating the wins
38:23 - Post uni move to LA
39:35 - Gate Crashing Party era
46:25 - What he does when he gets a script
46:38 - Tips on learning a script
48:49 - Method acting
51:55 - Ice Road Vengeance Audition
52:27 - Finding out he got the role
56:06 - Prepping for a Hollywood Blockbuster
1:02’13 - First scene
1:03’37 - Saksham meets Liam
1:05’36 - Life on the filmset
1:07’19 - Being a part of a Liam Neeson action scene
1:08’44 - Stressful moments on set
1:10’19 - Lessons from Liam Neeson on set
1:14’51 - The live show experience
1:17’02 - Always having a back-up
1:17’57 - Calming nerves before stage
1:19’44 - The bigger picture for his work
1:22’03 - Dealing with rejection
1:23’36 - Rejection hurts
1:24’26 - Leaving your comfort zone
1:27’04 - Goal setting
1:28’21 - SMART goals
1:29’42 - Defining success
CONNECT WITH SAKSHAM SHARMA:
Saksham Sharma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sakshammagic/
Saksham Sharma Tik Tok: https://www.youtube.com/c/Sakshammagic
Saksham LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saksham-sharma-ba899b1b3/
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