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− | + | '''Michael Skinner''' (1947-1998) was a close-up magician that grew up in Rochester, New York and studied under [[Eddie Fechter]] from Buffalo. He later moved to Hollywood and spent eight years at the [[Magic Castle]] studying with the Professor, [[Dai Vernon]]. | |
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− | For over 20 years, he was the magician in residence at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, Nevada. | + | For over 20 years, he was the magician in residence at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, Nevada.{{Youtube Thumb|Sso1oAiFPe8|300|'''Performing 3 card monte'''}}<ref>Cover [[Genii 2000 November]]</ref> |
His vast repertoire once allowed him to perform 28 shows, in one week, at the Magic Castle without repeating a single effect. | His vast repertoire once allowed him to perform 28 shows, in one week, at the Magic Castle without repeating a single effect. | ||
− | Skinner made two guest appearances on | + | Skinner made two guest appearances on [[The Tonight Show]] starring [[Johnny Carson]].<ref>Obit [[Genii 1998 September]]</ref> |
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− | + | == Awards == | |
− | 1997 by the [[Academy of Magical Arts]]. | + | * Best Close-up Magician twice and was awarded a Performing Fellowship in 1997 by the [[Academy of Magical Arts]]. |
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*[[Classic Sampler]] (1996) | *[[Classic Sampler]] (1996) | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 11:48, 27 March 2012
Michael Skinner (1947-1998) was a close-up magician that grew up in Rochester, New York and studied under Eddie Fechter from Buffalo. He later moved to Hollywood and spent eight years at the Magic Castle studying with the Professor, Dai Vernon.
Michael Skinner | |
Born | Michael Skinner 1947 USA |
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Died | September 02, 1998 |
Categories | Books by Michael Skinner |
Performing 3 card monte
His vast repertoire once allowed him to perform 28 shows, in one week, at the Magic Castle without repeating a single effect.
Skinner made two guest appearances on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.[2]
Awards
- Best Close-up Magician twice and was awarded a Performing Fellowship in 1997 by the Academy of Magical Arts.
Books
- Michael Skinner's Intimate Magic (1982) by Jeff Busby
- Classic Sampler (1996)
References
- ↑ Cover Genii 2000 November
- ↑ Obit Genii 1998 September