Mark Kornhauser graduated with honors and distinction from the University of Michigan with a BA in psychology. Upon graduation he worked directly for Maharishi Mahesh Yogi as the Midwest Regional Director for the International Meditation Society. He turned his lifelong hobby of magic into a professional career with the encouragement of Doug Henning. He left the Midwest and went to the West Coast where he performed regularly at The Comedy Store and The Magic Castle before beginning a 25 year career in the world of casinos.