Michael Turco
American magician
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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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Turco |
| Occupation | Magician |
| Years active | 2007 – Present |
| Website | www |
Early life
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
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
- Joseph Gabriel Performance Award 1997
- Maltese Awards at William Paterson University 2002
- Society of American Magicians Member
- International Brotherhood of Magicians Member