BIOGRAPHIES MICHAEL TURCO Michael Turco fell in love with the mystery of magic when he was just 5 years old. Spending his summers just miles from the strip in Atlantic City, he saw every magic show in the area and was intent to master each trick and illusion on his own. It was not long until he had his own acclaimed show, Wonder, premiering at Bally’s in Atlantic City and he has been performing at the highest level ever since. Turco made his national television debut in 2011 on NBC’s America’s Got Talent and since then has been featured on Entertainment Tonight, Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family, The CW’s Hollywood Christmas Parade, REELZ’s Extreme Escapes, Pop TV’s Don’t Blink, the international series La Grande Magia, and more. Outside of television, Turco headlined his own show at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, where he brought a little bit of Jersey flare to the strip. He created new illusions specifically for that stage and collaborated with Dancing with the Stars pro Lacey Schwimmer to bring cutting edge choreography to the show, setting the bar high for the type of experience fans have come to love. The press describes him as “a natural born talent… a true success story,” and he does not plan on stopping any time soon. He can currently be seen in the live tour of Masters of Illusion, the international stage show, which he has been apart of for 8 years. Likewise, he has been a featured performer on the CW’s television version of show, now going into its eighth season. When he’s not touring, Turco and his team produce a series of shows for theme parks across the US. Almost four years ago, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and is currently working with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on bringing awareness and fundraising for a cure. Michael is a Member of the Society of American Magicians, International Brotherhood of Magicians and acclaimed Academy of Magical Arts. He is also a Goodwill Ambassador for Distressed Children and Infants International.
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