• Comment: Notability questionable - no significant coverage in reliable sources with reputations for accuracy and fact-checking. PR/marketing appears to be source for three sources (so unreliable) and interview-based content is also not reliable (see WP:IV); the subject's media team website is not a reliable source either. Paul W (talk) 16:39, 28 August 2024 (UTC)


Kevin Hamdan
BornOctober 29 1997
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationMentalist & Psychological Illusionist
Years active2019-Present
Websitehttp://www.kevinhamdan.com

Kevin Hamdan (born October 29, 1997) is a Canadian mentalist, magician and entertainer based in Toronto, Ontario. He shares street magic content on social media.

Early life and education

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Hamdan was born on October 29, 1997, in Toronto, Ontario. He was raised by his mother and father in Vaughan, Ontario where he attended St. Clare Catholic Elementary School and Father Bressani Catholic High School. Upon graduating from High School, Kevin attended York University where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Music in 2019. In university, Kevin pursed a degree in Jazz Guitar and ended up self-teaching the magic of the mind and psychology in-between lectures and on his days off to sharpen his mentalism skills and abilities.[1]

When Hamdan was six years old, his father performed a simple card trick for him which immediately sparked his interest.[1] Studying the work of his idols, David Blaine and Criss Angel, Hamdan slowly started to build his own brand of magic and mentalism.

Career

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Hamdan's career as a mentalist began in 2021 when he started creating social media content with his media team 'Now or Never Firm', generating several millions of views of multiple videos via Instagram and Tiktok.

Social media

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Hamdan provides street magic performances in Downtown Toronto. His impromptu performances and audience participation have earned him a dedicated following.[2]

Hamdan has leveraged his online presence to reach a global audience. His videos and content have led to numerous brand collaborations and business opportunities, including a partnership with the beer company Guinness.[3] Hamdan's psychological illusions and interactive performances have positioned him as a sought-after influencer in the world of entertainment and beyond.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Toronto's top mentalist stops strangers on the street and reads their minds". Streets of Toronto. 12 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Toronto Mentalist reading minds and creating buzz in the city". Toronto City News. 6 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Guinness 0 is launching in Canada with a magical event to celebrate". Daily Hive: Dished. 19 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Now or Never Firm - Toronto's Top Recording Studio".
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