Mahdi Moudini Explained

Mahdi Moudini
Birth Name:Mahdi Moammer
Birth Date:1979 3, mf=yes
Birth Place:Karaj, Iran
Occupation:Magician, illusionist
Years Active:1984–present

Mahdi Moudini (born Mahdi Moammer; March 14, 1979) is an Iranian illusionist best known for his stage and close-up magic around the world. He has been described as the most commercially demanded magician in Malaysia[1] and expat celebrity.[2] [3] Two of his latest wonder shows were the series of Magical Moudini[4] and levitation along the famous Kuala Lumpur Tower.[5] Moudini currently is the International Magicians Society (IMS) ambassador to Malaysia.[6]

Early years

Mahdi studied magic under the tutelage of his grandfather and father who were both performing magicians in Iran. He began performing magic when he was 5 years old, holding shows in his home city of Karaj.

At the age of 18 he moved to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as the political situation in Tehran prohibited him in performing live stage magic. He is currently performing extensively in Malaysia and South-east Asia region.[7] [8] In line with Malaysia's mourn and passion for the lost lives of disappeared Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH370), he perform an official memorial show in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on 3 April 2014.

Awards

Mahdi has received eight Merlin Award from the International Magicians Society.[9] He received the award of "Best Iranian Stage Magician 2012"[10] for his stage magic performances, "Most Extreme Magician Asia 2013"[11] for his close-up magic involving snakes and fire, "Best Illusionist Malaysia 2014", "Best Show Producer 2015", "Celebrity Magician of the Year 2016", Magician of the Year 2017", "Illusionist of the Year 2018" and most recently "Hollywood Star Illusionist 2019"[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] for his innovative illusions. The McMillan Woods Global Awards 2016 also awarded to him as the Illusionist Extraordinaire of the year.[18]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Keluarga/20121007/ke_01/Magis-keluarga-Mahdi-Moudini Magis keluarga Mahdi Moudini
  2. https://www.thestartv.com/v/mahdi-moudini-the-magician-extraordinaire Mahdi Moudini the magician extraordinaire
  3. https://en.calameo.com/read/0050639950247a1b60d2a Do you believe in Magic?
  4. http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Community/2013/03/21/Awardwinning-Iranian-magician-launches-Magical-Moudini-series.aspx Award-winning Iranian magician launches ‘Magical Moudini’ series
  5. http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/newsindex.php?id=657585 Mahdi Moudini plans to levitate in front of kl tower
  6. http://www.imsmagic.com/IMS_offices.php IMS Officers
  7. http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2014&dt=0417&pub=Kosmo&sec=Rencana_Utama&pg=ru_01.htm Jejak bertapak Moudini di Malaysia
  8. http://www.hmetro.com.my/articles/KeajaibansilapmataMahdi/Article?hm Keajaiban silap mata Mahdi
  9. http://www.imsmagic.com/merlin_award_recipients.php IMS Merlin Award Recipients
  10. http://www.imsmagic.com/2012_yearbook/2012_yearbook.php IMS 2012 Yearbook
  11. http://www.imsmagic.com/2013_yearbook/2013_yearbook.php IMS 2013 Yearbook
  12. http://www.imsmagic.com/2014_yearbook/2014_yearbook.php IMS 2014 Yearbook
  13. http://www2.nst.com.my/life-times/sunday-life-times/showbiz-it-s-sheer-magic-1.572936 SHOWBIZ: It’s sheer magic
  14. http://www.budiey.com/mahdi-moudini-terima-anugerah-tokoh-merlin-kali3/ Mahdi Moudini Terima Anugerah Tokoh Merlin Kali-3
  15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7O-x3msjro.php The Nation : The Merlin Award
  16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cleJH0XTDRg.php Hello Malaysia : The Talented Illusionist, Mahdi Moudini (June 7, 2016)
  17. https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/focus/2019/06/15/recognition-no-illusion-to-magician/ Recognition no illusion to magician
  18. http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/community/2016/01/30/awarding-illustrious-industry-captains-recipients-recognised-for-achievements-in-their-respective-fi/ Awarding illustrious industry captains