His friends came to call him Antonio, and by the time he graduated high school, Antonio was the name he identified with. The area in which he lived was a Mexican-American community. At age 9, his family moved from Iran to San Jose, California. These tricks have earned this popular high-stakes poker player the nickname 'The Magician.'Īntonio Esfandiari's given name is Amir. His ability to perform elaborate and impressive manipulations of poker chips and cards using his fingers is a byproduct of his earlier career as a professional magician. Nevertheless, Antonio is probably best known for his chip trips. Born on Decemin Tehran, Iran, Antonio Esfandiari is a professional poker player that has won a bracelet and finished in the money at thirteen major events.
