Dori Media Group Launches ‘Young Suchard' Series About Acclaimed Mentalist Lior Suchard at LA Screenings (EXCLUSIVE)

Multinational studio Dori Media Group is launching series 'Young Suchard' at the LA Screenings in the first step towards its worldwide distribution.
'Young Suchard' tells the story of how Lior Suchard, touted as the world's leading mentalist, rose to international fame – combining truth, precision and a healthy dose of invention. It promises a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the secrets that powered his rise, offering viewers a chance to uncover the mysteries behind his extraordinary abilities.
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The 20-episode series aims to blur the line between reality and imagination, mixing comedy and drama with a nostalgic nod to the vibrant '90s era that shaped him. Alongside a group of misfit kids who become his closest friends, young Suchard discovers his extraordinary abilities and learns to harness them for mentalist tricks, solving problems—and perhaps even finding his first love.
'Lior Suchard has become a true global sensation with his mentalist abilities and 'Young Suchard' will tell the truly remarkable story of how he discovered his unique powers and learned how to utilize them,' said Dori Media CEO Nadav Palti who pointed to its universal appeal for entire families to enjoy.
Suchard remarked: 'People around the world always ask me two things: 'How do you do it?' and 'How did it all begin?' So together with Dori Media, we created a series that's real, authentic and totally made up, but will definitely answer those questions.'
Suchard is renowned for his one-of-a-kind performances for A-list celebrities, top business moguls, primetime TV specials and events for Fortune 500 companies in over 90 countries.
Created by Elad Chen, Suchard, Michael Stern, Shlomit Arviv and directed by Aaron Geva and Mickey Triest, the series targets young viewers who will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at mentalism – a craft that, contrary to popular belief, doesn't involve reading minds. Instead, it combines a deep understanding of body language, social cues, anatomy, mathematics, custom-designed tools and much more.
In other news, Dori Media and Abot Hameiri, in partnership with America Television, Kapow, and Open Kimono, announced their plans last month for a brand-new original game show, 'The Auction.' Produced locally by America Estudios, the show is set to debut globally in mid-year on América Television, Peru's top-rated network. Dori Media will oversee worldwide sales of the series.
'The Auction' features two teams of five family members competing in a high-energy, suspense-filled auction. Each team is given an equal budget and must strategically acquire the most valuable prizes, all while aiming to reach the final round and claim the grand prize.
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