Almost two years ago, I began documenting the life of Olmedo Renteria - better known as Olmedini El Mago. Our project continues, despite being interrupted and put on hold by the pandemic. Many people have enquired as to how he is doing. We talk on the phone every week! Olmedini is quite simply a force of nature. He is holding strong despite the frustration and pain of having to shelter at home for the past several months and being unable to do what he loves best: earn a living performing his magic on the moving stage of the New York subway.

Many beautiful things have happened as a result of our collaboration. One of my favorites is this in-depth feature on NPR’s Radio Ambulante, which is lovingly put together and truly adds to the magician’s legacy. The original conversation is in Spanish but it is also available translated into English.