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MUMDO
 Mamdouh Almarzouki AKA Mumdo (born July 21, 1974) is a Saudi illusionist, and he has been considered as the first illusionist in the Middle East.

Mumdo now is a major entertainer that amazes the audiences all around the world. He appeared in many Middle Eastern TV Programs such as MBC, Adams Show and Dubai TV’s Swalefna Helwa.

The gifted talent that Mumdo has started since he was really young. He was influenced by his uncle, who taught him his first magical trick. His Parents helped him to learn more and more about the world of illusions. When he was young, he spent most of his time on tricks.

When he started his career, in the age of 13, he used to get $50 for each show. Mumdo shows were for Birthdays and other families’ parties. A major influence in Mumdo’s life was his trip with his family to Vegas. He watched the show of Siegfried & Roy, and that was a dream for him. After this trip, Mumdo knew that his goal in life is to be an illusionist and nothing else.

Career and business interests
In 1987 and by the age of ten Mumdo started his performances in several private parties in Jeddah as well as around the family gathering.

In 1988 by the age of thirteen Mumdo was the first Saudi illusionist offers to provide visual tricks on stage in park Atallah entertainment in Jeddah. With his stunning appearance in his show he moved on into TV programs with Saudi Arabia's media world known Bakr Younis in the program (minimum Mama) in 1989.

Keep in mind him being the first Saudi to be accepted joining the Academy of Magical Arts, Hollywood, USA. Receiving his education at the hands of experts, artists, professionals in the art of optical illusions Las Vegas in America, was the first illusionist nicknamed (Copperfield Arabs) for his ability to make fantastic shows compared to his counterparts’ illusionists around the world.

Mumdo holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from King Abdul Aziz University. He used to in the Marketing Department of sadafco but one day he realisedthat he is much more than an employee and he has many dreams that need to be fulfilled.

Activities
The Gc brand has recognized Mumdo as one of top raising stars in the region. Chosen for his unique talents Mumdo is one of three artists representing the brand from Saudi Arabia. As brand ambassador the new Gc campaign is an artistic photography project which aims to celebrate moments of Smart Luxury around the world and infuse emotion into the brand. In each country, selected photographers are invited to develop their very personal artistic concept to interpret and capture moments of Smart Luxury in their photography. These moments reflect individual expressions of joy, emotional moments of achievement or personal success. Moments of Smart Luxury captured by Gc is a two-year worldwide campaign that will result in an international exhibition with the most creative and best artwork collected from around the globe.

YA HALA SHOW
Mumdo is a major part of the talk show (Ya Hala), the popular daily talk show has created a weekly segment especially for Mumdo. He shows the audiences weekly magic tricks on the show .The segments first ran on the Khalijia channel in 2010. In 2011, its second season, Mumdo has 14 magical segments to his credit. The (Ya Hala) show airs live daily on the Rotana Khalijia channel.

MUMDO’S PRIVATE COLLECTION
Mumdo has his own hobby and it’s collecting antique magical tools. His collection is unique and one of it’s kind in the Middle East. Some of the items are rare magic props, an Original Houdini key, and an Original Doug Henning suit (Famous Canadian born illusionist from the 1970’s). Mumdo’s hope is to have the biggest collection of magic tools in the world.

MUMDO’S MYSTERY BOX
To learn magic tricks from Mumdo, you can now buy the Mystery box and amaze all your friends. Inside the box there are 7 magic tricks, and it will be available in Saudi Arabia by July 2012_Arab countries August 2012

MUMDO IN LAS VEGAS
During April 2012, Mumdo traveled to “Las Vegas”, and he got the chance to meet some of the greatest illusionists in the world. He met Jeff Mcbride and David Copperfield and he also performed in front of the audiences of Las Vegas.

TV shows and special appearances include:
•	The Adam Show-MBC •	Ya Hala Show-Rotana Khalijia •	Esho Maana-LBC •	Eqaa show-Future TV •	El Laila El Kabera-Dubai TV •	Swalefna Helwa-Dubai TV •	Cairo Today-Orbit Network •	Min Al Riyadh- Orbit Network

website
http://www.mumdo.com/