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In 2001, along with other American performers, Michael, who was now going by Majinga toured and performed in India.<ref>Genii Magazine, July 2002, pg 38</ref>
In 2001, along with other American performers, Michael, who was now going by Majinga toured and performed in India.<ref>Genii Magazine, July 2002, pg 38</ref>


When Michael created the Majinga character, he along with his long time assistant Magic Genie and as many a dozen other artists, would have the longest running show of it's kind in the Bay area. The show was called Magique Bazaar.<ref>Willow Glen Resident
Michael created the Majinga character in 1997. In 1998, he created Magique Bazaar along with Fontain Riddle who created the music for the show. Then Michael  along with his long time assistant Magic Genii and as many a dozen other artists, would have the longest running show of it's kind in the Bay area.<ref>Willow Glen Resident
Volume 22, Issue 5 February 1, 2008</ref> They performed at the Gaslighter Theater in downtown Campbell California. Stage Magic, Illusions, Music, Dance and so much more in this exotic family friendly magic show.<ref>The Campbell Reporter April 25, 2001</ref>  
Volume 22, Issue 5 February 1, 2008</ref> They performed at the Gaslighter Theater in downtown Campbell California. Stage Magic, Illusions, Music, Dance and so much more in this exotic family friendly magic show.<ref>The Campbell Reporter April 25, 2001</ref>  


In 2024, Michael Stroud was preparing to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of his show Magique Bazaar, when his health suddenly began to decline. He passed away on March 5th, 2024.
In Oct 2023, Michael Stroud was preparing to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of his show Magique Bazaar, when his health suddenly began to decline. He passed away on March 5th, 2024.


== Awards and Honors ==
== Awards and Honors ==

Revision as of 15:43, 17 March 2024

Michael Stroud
BornMichael Stroud
April 29, 1967
Warrensburg, MO
DiedMarch 5 2024 (age 56)
Notable worksco-author KLUTZ Book of Magic
Known forBian Lian, Oriental Mask Changing
AwardsPCAM 1987 Convention First Place Most Novel & Innovative
CategoriesBooks by Michael Stroud

Michael 'Majinga' Stroud (b.1967-d.2024) was an American Magician and author who specialized in theatrical stage magic, and most especially specialized in charming his audiences.

Biography

Michael Stroud, known previously as Magic Mike and later as Majinga the Magician. He was one of the busiest family entertainers in the San Fransisco area. [1] Michael's interest in magic began as a child of ten when two german magicians entertained him during a flight. By age 11 he had presented his first show. Later, magician Wayne Raeke from the Jokers Wild Magic Shop became his first Magic Mentor. Stroud is co-author of the best selling Klutz Book of Magic and the Rubber Chicken Book, also by Klutz. Michael is well known for his Bian Lian Mask Act. [2] In 2001, along with other American performers, Michael, who was now going by Majinga toured and performed in India.[3]

Michael created the Majinga character in 1997. In 1998, he created Magique Bazaar along with Fontain Riddle who created the music for the show. Then Michael along with his long time assistant Magic Genii and as many a dozen other artists, would have the longest running show of it's kind in the Bay area.[4] They performed at the Gaslighter Theater in downtown Campbell California. Stage Magic, Illusions, Music, Dance and so much more in this exotic family friendly magic show.[5]

In Oct 2023, Michael Stroud was preparing to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of his show Magique Bazaar, when his health suddenly began to decline. He passed away on March 5th, 2024.

Awards and Honors

  • List all awards and honors received


Bibliography

  • Klutz Book of Magic, (1989) co-author
  • Rubber Chicken Book, (1995) Klutz publisher, co-author


References

  1. MAGIC Magazine, September 2000, pg 79
  2. https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3066831/chinese-art-face-changing-bian-lian-real-life
  3. Genii Magazine, July 2002, pg 38
  4. Willow Glen Resident Volume 22, Issue 5 February 1, 2008
  5. The Campbell Reporter April 25, 2001





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