Magical Aston

About

Saudi Arabian award winning close-up card magician, known by his stage name Magical Aston. He gained fame after performing on Arabs Got Talent in 2019. Since then, he has performed in over 13 countries, graced global TV, and has headlined over 380 events, earning him Top 100 UAE Influencer honors. He posts his magic as well as lifestyle content and business advice to Instagram under the handle magicalaston, where he has over 200,000 followers. 

Before Fame

He began mastering card tricks as a child in 2005, later hustling at Chuck E. Cheese gigs and school shows. He worked as a restaurant waiter and later on as a graphic designer. His 2019 Arab's Got Talent breakthrough catapulted him from local magician to international star.

Trivia

He shares magic, lifestyle, and business tips to 200,000 Instagram fans and 2.4 million Snapchat fans under the handle 2.4 million. He is the first Saudi magician to perform at elite galas, resorts, and stages worldwide. He performed more than 178 events in 2022 alone, averaging 4 shows per week. 

Family Life

He was born Abdullah Mohamad Abdulla Dawood in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He credits his mother for stitching his first magician costume, a spark that ignited his career.

Associated With

He has performed his magic for celebrities like Melvin Louis, Ali Jaber, Najwa Karam, Ahmed Helmy, and Melvin Louis, among others.