Antonio Esfandiari
"The Magician"
United States · Born 1978 · No-Limit Hold'em
iGaming Journalist & Crypto Casino Analyst
Biography
Antonio Esfandiari won the inaugural 2012 Big One for One Drop for $18.3 million, which was the largest single prize in poker history at the time. An Iranian-American former professional magician, he brings showmanship and creativity to the table alongside three WSOP bracelets and two WPT titles.
Playing Style
A creative, tricky player who uses his magician's sleight-of-hand background to keep opponents off-balance with deceptive plays.
Notable Moments
Won the inaugural 2012 Big One for One Drop for $18.3 million
Held the record for largest single tournament prize in poker history
Three-time WSOP bracelet winner and two-time WPT champion
Former professional magician who brings showmanship to the table
Biggest Career Cash
2012 WSOP $1M Big One for One Drop
What You Can Learn from Antonio Esfandiari
Esfandiari shows how creativity and misdirection can be powerful tools at the poker table when combined with solid fundamentals.