Selling magic tricks is a multi-million dollar industry. In this episode Mahdi shares his thoughts on where the industry is now, with a look at the video and book market.

In this episode of The Caged Canary, Mahdi shares his thoughts on the importance of history in magic and how it benefits magicians to be well-versed in the history of their art form.

In this episode we talk about clarity in magic and why it's so valuable to focus on as a performer. Clarity will make all of your magic stronger.

This episode is all about playing cards and why you should consider printing and using your own brand of playing cards in magic.

This episode is dedicated to Ricky Jay. I share my some of experiences with one of the most remarkable men I have ever met.

“You know which one I like the most?” - David Blaine

In this episode I discuss the use of technological mediums and how magicians can use them to share magic, build audiences, and bring magic to live audiences.

In this episode I discuss the importance of isolation for your development. How to be alone and how to ask yourself the big questions which will shape you in your career and life.

“Nothing Sinister, I Promise” became a line I used frequently during my performances since I was very young. In this special Halloween episode we discuss magic with a sinister twist & the public’s hunger for the supernatural.

Mahdi The Magician talks about his lifelong dream of playing the piano and how he was able to fulfill this dream on a trip to Shanghai in front of an audience of 10,000 people. Dreams are worth discussing and realizing.

Mahdi The Magician discusses health, exercise, and eating habits while working as a traveling professional magician. He shares the hard lessons he’s learned from staying up too late, eating poorly and the effect it’s had on his professional work.

Mahdi The Magician goes over some of his beginner mistakes in working as a magician and gives advice for those who are considering working in magic.

Performing anxiety is a problem that virtually ever performer deals with. Mahdi The Magician sits down to talk about how he overcome his anxiety and nervousness when performing magic.

Mahdi The Magician reflects on the use of a looking glass to practice magic in this episode of The Caged Canary.

Join Mahdi The Magician in our pilot episode of The Caged Canary where we will be discussing how one becomes initiated into the art of magic.