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Michael Turco is an American magician,[1] known for Coming Home Red Carpet Events (supporting soldiers returning home from war).[2] He received national exposure by appearing on the sixth season of America's Got Talent on NBC in the summer of 2011.[3]
Michael Turco | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michael Turco |
| Occupation(s) | Magician |
| Years active | 2007 – Present |
| Website | www |
Early life edit
Turco was born in Wayne, New Jersey, United States. Turco attended George Washington Middle School and Wayne Valley High School before attending William Paterson University. As a child, Turco spent summers in South Jersey attending every show in Atlantic City watching magicians perform. He started with card tricks, and began performing stage shows in middle school.[4]
Career edit
Turco performs Magic shows throughout USA[5] including Bally's Atlantic City.[6]
Michael Turco starred in "Magic and Mayhem" on the Las Vegas Strip from February 15, 2012 through mid-October 2012 at the Saxe Theatre in Planet Hollywood. He also performed "Magic and Mayhem" at Six Flags: Magic Mountain from Memorial Day, 2014 through August 17, 2014.[original research?]
Awards edit
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- Joseph Gabriel Performance Award 1997
- Maltese Awards at William Paterson University 2002
- Society of American Magicians Member
- International Brotherhood of Magicians Member
References edit
- ^ "America's Got Talent Review: For Polefessionals Only". The Hollywood Gossip. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ^ "New Faces New Jersey-Magician Michael Turco-www.njmonthly.com". New Jersey Monthly. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ^ "Magician Turco advances in 'America's Got Talent'". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ^ Salvatore, Drew. "New Faces NJ: Michael Turco". New Jersey Monthly. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ Tammie Edenshaw. "America's Got Talent New York Auditions: These Were Fantastic Flops! — CMR". Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ^ "Shows". Michael Turco. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
Further reading edit
- "Nathan Burton, Michael Turco reappear after disappearing act in tangle". LasVegasSun.com.
- "Wayne native Michael Turco makes magical return". NorthJersey.com.
- "Native Wayne illusionist Michael Turco launches YouTube series". NorthJersey.com.
- "New Faces New Jersey-Magician Michael". New Jersey Monthly.
- "Wayne Magician Michael Turco To Appear On 'Masters of Illusion' Second Season". Wayne, NJ Patch.