Michael Turco
Birth nameMichael Turco
Occupation(s)Magician
Years active2007 – Present
Websitewww.turcomagic.com

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]

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.

Awards

  • Joseph Gabriel Performance Award 1997
  • Maltese Awards at William Paterson University 2002
  • Society of American Magicians Member
  • International Brotherhood of Magicians Member

References

  1. ↑ "America's Got Talent Review: For Polefessionals Only". The Hollywood Gossip. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "New Faces New Jersey-Magician Michael Turco-www.njmonthly.com". New Jersey Monthly. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Magician Turco advances in 'America's Got Talent'". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  4. ↑ Salvatore, Drew. "New Faces NJ: Michael Turco". New Jersey Monthly. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  5. ↑ Tammie Edenshaw. "America's Got Talent New York Auditions: These Were Fantastic Flops! — CMR". Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  6. ↑ "Shows". Michael Turco. Retrieved 30 March 2016.

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