Draft:Kevin Hamdan
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| Submission declined on 31 July 2024 by Rusalkii (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies. Declined by Rusalkii 36 days ago. | |
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Kevin Hamdan | |
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| Born | October 29 1997 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Mentalist & Psychological Illusionist |
| Years active | 2019-Present |
| Website | http://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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b "Toronto's top mentalist stops strangers on the street and reads their minds". Streets of Toronto. 12 October 2023.
- ^ "Toronto Mentalist reading minds and creating buzz in the city". Toronto City News. 6 July 2023.
- ^ "Guinness 0 is launching in Canada with a magical event to celebrate". Daily Hive: Dished. 19 September 2023.
- ^ "Now or Never Firm - Toronto's Top Recording Studio".