- Magician Leigh Hotz, 60, and wife, Mamata Hotz, 50, of Mesa, Arizona feature Merlynn the Magic Cockatiel in their card trick and illusions act. They prep to audition for “America’s Got Talent” at Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa. Auditions on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (Photo by Cindy Yamanaka, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)