Pesulap Merah, or Marcel Radhival, has confirmed practicing polygamy since 2022, following the death of his first wife, Tika Mega Lestari. He introduced his second wife, Ratu Rizky Nabila, who is pregnant, during a live broadcast on social media. However, he refused to disclose personal reasons behind his decision.
The name Pesulap Merah has once again drawn public attention following the death of his first wife, Tika Mega Lestari, which left deep sorrow. Amid the mourning period, discussions about his polygamy, practiced for several years, resurfaced on social media.
In a live broadcast reshared on TikTok on February 7, 2026, Pesulap Merah confirmed his marital status. "Originally (had 2 wives) since 2022. But my first wife passed away recently, so we're still in mourning," he said.
He introduced Ratu Rizky Nabila, the former wife of footballer Alfath Fathier, as his second wife. Nabila's presence during the broadcast reinforced his admission. Pesulap Merah also confirmed rumors of her pregnancy, stating, "Yes, it's true, Nabila is pregnant."
Although admitting to polygamy, he declined to detail the reasons. "There are reasons, the reasons involve flaws of the first wife, flaws of the second wife. Each has flaws that I can't talk about," he emphasized. This statement came amid netizen speculations, indicating that personal aspects remain private.
Pesulap Merah's career as a magician has often been accompanied by controversies, but this time the spotlight is on his personal life in Jakarta.
