No matter how technologically advanced we get as a society, there is something magical about the art of storytelling. Rukhsana Khan has been captivating audiences of all ages.

With a repertoire of stories from across the Middle East she shares wisdom accumulated over thousands of years for modern audiences in need of insight.

It is not unusual for audiences to become so spellbound they forget to move. And when the last line is delivered and they’ve all finished laughing, you’ll often hear a sigh whisper across those congregated and see the men, women and children begin to stretch—all with smiles on their faces.

Below are samples of her storytelling: