Program: Mahdi Gilbert Lecture

Date: Monday, September 14, 2026

Time:  Doors open 6:30 PM, Teaching Table 7:00 PM, Program 7:30 PM

Location: Ismalia Shrine Center, 1600 Southwestern Blvd., West Seneca, NY 14224

Teaching Table: Gary Rog

Mahdi was born without hands or feet. Forced to reinvent magic for himself, he shuffles without fingers, palms without palms and is living proof that nothing is impossible.

Mahdi has fooled Penn & Teller, lived in a magic library and performs regularly at The Magic Castle in Hollywood. The US government records him as an alien of extraordinary ability, he’s won an Allan Slaight Award and has been honored by Canada.

He’s sold out shows around the world and has performed magic on national television for over 750 million people in the US, Canada, South Korea, China, Portugal, Spain, Germany, and the U.K.

Sit down with Mahdi and learn his unique approach to magic which has allowed him to adapt and transform classic magic into his signature pieces. You won’t only see how Mahdi accomplishes his sleight of hand but you will also learn touches, techniques and handlings that you will be able to use in your own magic.

Testimonials:

“Mahdi is the best magician in the world.” – David Blaine
“A testament to indomitability” – Ricky Jay
“The perfect magician” – Teller
“An extraordinary magician!” – Derren Brown

Our meeting location has temporarily changed to:

Ismalia Shrine Center, 1600 Southwestern Blvd., West Seneca, NY 14224