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[[The American Civil War]], also known as the '''War between the States''' or simply the '''Civil War''', was a war fought from 1861 to 1865 between the United States (the "Union" or the "North") and several Southern states that had declared their secession and formed the Confederate States of America (the "Confederacy" or the "South"). The war had its origin in the fractious issue of slavery, and, after four years of bloody combat, the Confederacy was defeated, slavery was abolished, and the difficult Reconstruction process of restoring unity and guaranteeing rights to the freed slaves began. [[File:HarryCooke.jpg|right|thumb|Professor Harry G. Cooke, a veteran of the Civil War which he enlisted at the age of seventeen, took up as a profession and toured the country with marked success.]]
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'''Richard Turner''' (b. June 16, 1954) is an American playing card technician.  
  
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There were many magicians around during the years of the Civil War. Magic effects performed by magicians during this time included: [[The Spirit Cabinet]],[[Second Sight]], [[Bullet Catching]], [[Levitation]]s, [[The Inexhaustible Bottle]], The [[Cups and Balls]], The [[Sucker Die Box]], The [[Devil's Hank]], [[Passe Passe Bottles]], The [[Genii Tube]], early versions of the [[Misers Dream]], [[Rising Cards]], and productions of flowers and flags.
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The origin of mediumship is usually linked to the Fox sisters at Hydesville, New York in 1848, but believers date the unofficial beginning of Modern American [[Spiritualism]] to the Shakers and similar religious groups. By 1853 the movement had reached San Francisco and London, and by the start of the Civil War in 1860 it was worldwide.  
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[[File:Richard_Turner_Cowboy_Hat.png|right|thumb|200px|Richard Turner]]
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Although an accomplished magician in his own right, Richard does not perform “magic tricks” in the true sense of the term - he has dedicated his life to mastering and demonstrating the moves used by cardsharps old and new to cheat the uninitiated. Richard’s educational, yet entertaining demonstrations have been featured on dozens of television programs in countries around the world, including "That's Incredible", "Ripley's Believe It Or Not", “The 700 Club”, five appearances on Japanese programs, including “World Geniuses” and on Great Britain’s “The Paul Daniels Magic Show”. He has conducted motivational lectures for scores of international corporations and government agencies, and created and performed a family entertainment program for school children across the nation featuring a comedy routine co-starring his wife as schoolmarm "Miss Guided", his trusty, if somewhat wacky assistant. Richard’s inspirational programs promote honesty, integrity, loyalty, discipline, perseverance, and foster the ability to overcome obstacles and become the best that one can be.
  
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The period 1860 to 1910 is known as "The Golden Age" of [[Automata]]. During this period many small family based companies of Automata makers thrived in Paris. They exported thousands of clockwork automata and mechanical singing birds around the world.  
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An expert on all facets of card cheating, Richard performed his 19th Century riverboat gambler’s act as "The Cheat" on a constant basis:
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*For seven years, two days a week at Marie Calender’s Restaurant and five days a week aboard the Reuben E. Lee Riverboat-themed restaurant in San Diego, California, once logging 2,190 consecutive days worked;
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*Entertained VIPs for four years at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, Texas, the world’s largest honky tonk;
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*Served seven years as Ambassador and Featured Performer at Six Flags, Fiesta, Texas, where he performed thirty-seven shows a week;
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*Nine years at the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum in downtown San Antonio, Texas; and
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*Demonstrated his skills at countless business expositions, magic conventions, private parties for the rich and famous and as a Performing Member since 1975 at the [[Magic Castle]], widely revered by professional magicians as the most prestigious venue of its kind (where he was inducted into the Hall Of Fame).
  
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From the early 1800s until the Civil War, professional gamblers plied their trade on the Mississippi River steamboats that traveled between New Orleans and St. Louis. Up to the time of the Civil War it was necessary to keep cards in card presses when not in use, to prevent their curling up.
 
  
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Richard Turner (b. June 16, 1954) is an American playing card technician.

Biography

Richard Turner

Although an accomplished magician in his own right, Richard does not perform “magic tricks” in the true sense of the term - he has dedicated his life to mastering and demonstrating the moves used by cardsharps old and new to cheat the uninitiated. Richard’s educational, yet entertaining demonstrations have been featured on dozens of television programs in countries around the world, including "That's Incredible", "Ripley's Believe It Or Not", “The 700 Club”, five appearances on Japanese programs, including “World Geniuses” and on Great Britain’s “The Paul Daniels Magic Show”. He has conducted motivational lectures for scores of international corporations and government agencies, and created and performed a family entertainment program for school children across the nation featuring a comedy routine co-starring his wife as schoolmarm "Miss Guided", his trusty, if somewhat wacky assistant. Richard’s inspirational programs promote honesty, integrity, loyalty, discipline, perseverance, and foster the ability to overcome obstacles and become the best that one can be.

An expert on all facets of card cheating, Richard performed his 19th Century riverboat gambler’s act as "The Cheat" on a constant basis:

  • For seven years, two days a week at Marie Calender’s Restaurant and five days a week aboard the Reuben E. Lee Riverboat-themed restaurant in San Diego, California, once logging 2,190 consecutive days worked;
  • Entertained VIPs for four years at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, Texas, the world’s largest honky tonk;
  • Served seven years as Ambassador and Featured Performer at Six Flags, Fiesta, Texas, where he performed thirty-seven shows a week;
  • Nine years at the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum in downtown San Antonio, Texas; and
  • Demonstrated his skills at countless business expositions, magic conventions, private parties for the rich and famous and as a Performing Member since 1975 at the Magic Castle, widely revered by professional magicians as the most prestigious venue of its kind (where he was inducted into the Hall Of Fame).


Read more about the amazing Richard Turner...

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