With thirteen international TV magic specials under his belt that have made him an international star the Masked Magicians innovative specials continue to dominate the highest ratings. His four blockbuster TV specials with the FOX Network “ are the among the highest rated specials in the history of the Fox Network, even beating out the World Series.” Beside tremendous ratings he has had more TV magic specials and has performed more illusions on TV in one year then any other magician in history.

In Latin America the Masked Magician is also known as Mr. M. There they’ve coined a new phrase, to “Mr.M” which means to do something clever, intelligent or brave. In Latin America has been awarded with the coveted “OSCAR” and the “Premio VIP’S DO MERCOSUL”  this is a first for any magician.

The Masked Magician has done it again and has become a huge success in the Asian market with Magic specials produced in Japan by the number one Japanese Network “NIPPON TV”.

Due to his tremendous television success, CBS wasted no time in signing Valentino to a two hour special episode of ‘Diagnoses Murder” starring Dick Van Dyke. The producers are quoted to say; “The Masked Magician killed us in the last ratings sweeps. So we figured we’d do what any self-respecting producer would do. Bring the Masked Magician to our side and kill him off in a two hour special”. “This is must see TV, video tape this one you’ll be glade you did” the “New York Post”.

The Masked Magician is the consummate performance-artiest who creates, writes, directs and develops his own work. His romance with this alluring art began when his father gave him his first magic trick, “The Ball and Vase trick”. He was 5 at the time and he already knew his destiny was to be a magical one. By age 11 he was entertaining professionally performing magic for parities and community functions.  

Through his teens he continued performing and perfecting his craft. Amazingly he preformed for over a million students throughout the Unified School Systems “International Cultural Awareness Program” performing and revealing magic encourages to become part of the fascinating art. The Masked Magician has always belied the Art of Magic is for everyone.

By his early twenty’s he was touring with major stars around the county and was a regular at nightclubs such as the famed Magic Castle and the Comedy Club Circuit. He was also honored to having a starring roll in Herb Albert’s “Magic Man” video, is one of music’s very first music videos.

His first big break came with an appearance on The Merv Griffin Show. “He, is a gifted magician, an astounding performer, with an unbelievable performance”.- Merv Griffen.  That same year Las Vegas found VALENTINO.

• "He ranks among the top few in the city"... Las Vegas Review Journal
• "He's a combination of irresistible sensuality and spellbinding exoticism"... Variety
• "Intriguing, enchanting and bewildering ... doesn't even begin to describe Valentino"... Showtime Magazine

He has remained a resident of Las Vegas for over 17 years were he headlined with major stars and continued to star in top productions shows such as "SPLASH" at the Riviera.

It was while on tour with his stage show that he was confronted with a decision that would change the course of his life. Impressed with his work the Fox Network approached him for the position as magic consultant on their upcoming Magic Secrets Revealed Special. At first he declined the offer. However, through negotiation the producers agreed to reveal only the “Older Secrets of Magic”. This in it self was a huge victory for magicians.

Working together with the director, the show began to take a daring new look. The Masked Magician’s vision to create something unique was about to unfold with great success. Not since the time of Houdini have people everywhere, young and old have been thinking and talking about the Art of Magic. It was “Worldwide Masked Magician Mania”. The public and press embraced the Masked Magician. However, there were a few magicians who either were fooled by the concept of the show or just to ignore the truth that The Masked Magician was working on the side of magicians helping to protect and promote the Art Magic.

Despite the negative and heavy assault created by a few magicians The Masked Magician’s goals are: To bring the art of magic to the forefront of the performing arts. To introduce and to inspire a new generation to the art of magic and

With his focus on his “LIVE” tour and keeping with his cutting edge reputation he has created a stage production that is the first of its kind in the history of magic. Creating a concept that has been coined “The Double Reveal”. This along with sophisticated special effects, sets, new illusions and Hi-Tec staging create a show that is unsurpassed.

There is one thing for certain, this visionary magician “Will Not Disappear” for this ancient art created a very special kind of magic and named him Val Valentino The Masked Magician.