Michael Finney
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Michael Finney is a professional magician. He was born in 1954 in Woodland, California.[1] He moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1978. He has appeared on numerous television specials and performs regularly throughout the U.S. He has appeared on the cover of The Linking Ring.[1]
After spending part of his early career as a close-up magician and a childrens performer at a theme park, Michael decided to concentrate strictly on comedy magic. Once a comedy finalists on 'Star Search with Ed McMahan', Michael has since been nominated for 'Magician of the Year' by the Magic Castle, performed at the 2004 Presidential Inaugural gala for President Bush, and was a Silver Lion Head recipient for excellence in comedy & magic from Siegfried & Roy.[2]
Once a regular performer on NBC's 'World's Greatest Magicians' and 'World's Wildest Magic' shows, Michael now performs primarily one day corporate events, charity events, and casinos. Michael Finney is one of only a few magicians with their own foundation - the Michael Finney Foundation to benefit firefighters and the Pappas School for homeless children.. In eight years, his foundation donated over four hundred thousand dollars to his causes, according to Mr. Finney's estimate. He states in a recent interview that he is now also associated with the Gift of Life, A Rotarian group that provides assistance and operations for children with heart problems.[2]
