Michael Skinner (magician)

Michael Skinner (1941 – 1998) was an American magician known for his close-up magic. He was born in Rochester, New York in 1941, but spent most of his professional life living and working in Las Vegas.[1] He worked over 20 years as the magician-in-residence at the Golden Nugget hotel, but he also made appearances in other venues. He also performed twice on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.[2]

Skinner was known for his large repertoire. He was reported to have once performed 28 consecutive shows without the repetition of a single trick during a full week of bookings at the Magic Castle.[3]

Skinner studied under magicians Eddie Fechter and Dai Vernon.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Michael B Skinner - , . SSN: 132308965 - Death Records". www.death-record.com. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Michael Skinner" (2012). MagicPedia. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
  3. ^ "Michael Skinner Magician" (2012). Club Magician. Retrieved 2012-11-25.


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