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How Mahdi Gilbert’s Magic was First Aired on Television
I never wanted the video to be published online but it ended up online and went viral. Before I knew it ended up on this Right This Minute and was technically the first time my magic was seen on television.
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Mahdi Gilbert By John Lovick
The first thing they notice about him is that he is very short, about four-feet-six inches, and yet very imposing. He has dark, curly, hair, a beard, strong features, and an elegant bespoke tailored suit. And as they assessed the diminutive performer, a realization explodes in their brains, when they notice that he has no hands; then they remember the host’s comments, and the introduction start to make sense.
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Mahdi Speaks at EG
Mahdi performs magic and speaks at EG, an annual gathering and a community of brilliant innovators driving our most creative industries.