Antonio Esfandiari Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Parents, Wife, Live poker, and Net worth

Antonio Esfandiari Biography

Antonio Esfandiari, famously known as “The Magician” is a professional Iranian-American poker player and former professional magician, well known for his elaborate chip tricks. Esfandiari was the face of UltimatePoker.com which was closed down by the parent company, Ultimate Gaming because the Nevada-based site’s earnings fell far short of projected anticipations.

10 Quick Facts About Antonio Esfandiari

• Name: Antonio Esfandiari
• Age: 44 Years Old
• Birthday: December 8
• Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
• Height: 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m)
• Nationality: Iranian-American
• Occupation: Poker Player, Former Magician, Businessman, Philanthropist, Speaker, Motivational Coach
• Marital Status: Married
• Salary: Under Review
• Net worth: $27 million

Antonio Esfandiari Age

Esfandiari is 44 years old. He was born on 8 December 1978, in Tehran, Iran. He celebrates his birthday on 8 December every year and his birth sign is Sagittarius.

Antonio Esfandiari Height

Esfandiari stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m)tall.

Antonio Esfandiari Weight

Esfandiari weighs 82 kg (180 lbs).

Early Life and Education

Esfandiari was born on 8 December 1978, in Tehran, Iran. After his family immigrated from Iran to the United States of America in search of greener pastures, his mother abruptly left him and his younger brother, Pasha Esfandiari, and returned to Tehran, Iran, leaving only their father Bijan Esfandiari for them.

Esfandiari regards his father as his hero and one of the finest things that has happened to him. He is convinced that because of the love and affection his father gave them, he is in a better position to give the same to his cute son. Regarding his education, he attended Del Mar High School in San José. He began working as a waiter in a restaurant when he was 16 years old.

However, he got attached to magic when one of the bartenders showed him a trick on the cards. He quickly became obsessed with the act of magic and used the assistance of every book and video he could lay his hands on to master the art of magic. He rehearsed every day until he became perfect.

Esfandiari then changed his name from Amir to Antonio to give it a more magical tone and started performing his magic at the restaurant, which invited him to many private parties to practice magic there.

Rise to Fame

Esfandiari rose to fame for winning two WPT titles and three WSOP bracelets. He is also recognized for winning the biggest cash prize in poker history of more than $18 million which he collected at The Big One for One Drop event at the 2012 WSOP.

Antonio Esfandiari Parents

Esfandiari was born and raised partly in Tehran, Iran before his family immigrated from Iran to the United States of America in search of greener pastures. His father Bijan Esfandiari raised him and his younger brother, Pasha Esfandiari after their mother whose identity is not publicly available left them and returned to Tehran, Iran.

Antonio Esfandiari Siblings

Esfandiari has a younger brother named, Pasha, who also plays poker.

Antonio Esfandiari Wife

Esfandiari is happily married to his lovely wife Amal Bounahra, daughter of poker pro-Badih “Bob” Bounahra. The location of their meeting and the manner in which they married are currently not publicly available. Together they were blessed with a son on January 7, 2015. The family resides in San Francisco.

Antonio Esfandiari Children

Esfandiari together with his lovely wife Amal Bounahra are proud parents of a son who was born on January 7, 2015. However, they have not shared any further details regarding their lovely son with the public. We will update this section once this information is available.

Antonio Esfandiari Net Worth

Esfandiari has an estimated net worth of $27 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, Esfandiari has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Antonio Esfandiari Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Antonio Esfandiari.

Antonio Esfandiari Wiki

• Full Names: Amir Esfandiary
• Popular As: Professional poker player and former magician
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Poker, Player, Former Magician, Businessman, Philanthropist, Speaker, Motivational Coach
• Nationality: Iranian-American
• Race / Ethnicity: Iranian
• Religion: Non-religious
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Antonio Esfandiari Birthday

• Age: 44 Years Old
• Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
• Date of Birth: December 8, 1978
• Place of Birth: Tehran, Iran
• Birthday: December 8

Antonio Esfandiari Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: To be Updated
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m)
• Weight: 82 kg (180 lbs)
• Eye Color: Black
• Hair Color: Light Brown
• Shoe Size: To be Updated
• Chest Size: To be Updated
• Waist Size: To be Updated

Antonio Esfandiari Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Bijan Esfandiari
• Mother: To be Updated
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Pasha
• Marital Status: Married
• Spouse/ Wife: Amal Bounahra
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: One

Antonio Esfandiari Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $27 million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Poker, Player, Former Magician, Businessman, Philanthropist, Speaker, Motivational Coach

Career

Esfandiari is a professional poker player and retired magician well known for his elaborate tricks with cards and chips. He is best known

Esfandiari began playing poker in the early 2000s and quickly rose through the ranks. He won his first WPT title in 2004 and his first WSOP bracelet in 2006. He has since gone on to win a total of three WSOP bracelets and two WPT titles and has over $27 million in career tournament earnings.

In 2012, he won the inaugural Big One for One Drop tournament, a $1,000,000 buy-in charity tournament for the One Drop Foundation. His first-place prize was $18,346,673, which was the largest single payout in tournament poker history at the time.

Furthermore, he has also appeared on numerous poker television shows, such as Poker After Dark High Stakes Poker, and I Bet You. He is also a co-founder of the poker training site called PokerStars School.

Recently, Esfandiari has slowed down his poker playing schedule and has concentrated more on other experiences, like business and philanthropy. He is also a motivational coach and public speaker.

Antonio Esfandiari Live poker

Esfandiari is one of the most thriving live poker players in the world. He has won more than $27 million in live tournaments, making him the all-time leading money champion in poker history. He has also won four World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets, such as the 2012 Big One for One Drop, which was the richest poker tournament of all time with a $1 million payout.

Some of his live poker accomplishments are; WSOP $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha bracelet winner (2004), WPT Festa al Lago Main Event champion (2009), and WPT Alpha8 Las Vegas Main Event champion (2011).

Social Impact: Philanthropic, Charitable, and Community Involvement

• Founder of the Antonio Esfandiari Foundation, a non-profit organization that sponsors educational programs for disadvantaged children.
• Advocate of the One Drop Foundation, a charity foundation that provides access to safe water around the globe
• Donated all of his winnings from the 2012 Big One for One Drop to the foundation
• Donated money to help children’s hospitals, disaster relief efforts, and other organizations
• Volunteers his time to mentor children and to speak at schools and events regarding the significance of education and giving back to the community.

Antonio Esfandiari Awards, Accomplishments and Achievements

• World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets: 4
• WPT titles: 2
• PCA titles: 1
• All-time leading money winner in poker history: over $27 million
• Winner of the 2012 Big One for One Drop: $18,346,673

Hobbies and Personal Interests

• Sports: He enjoys playing basketball and football
• Music: He likes all types of music
• Travel: He loves to travel all over the world
• Philanthropy: He has supported a number of charities, such as the One Drop Foundation

Final Thought

He is a giver. He is always willing to help others and make a difference in the world. He is grateful for the opportunity to use his platform to do good and is excited to continue making a difference.

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