Michael Vincent
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Michael Vincent (born February 14, 1964 as Michael Vincent Louis) is a British magician who was the first triple winner of The Magic Circle's prestigious Close-Up Magician of the Year award (1983, 1991 and 2003).
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[edit] Life
He first became interested in magic during 1970, after watching magicians David Nixon, Doug Henning, Fred Kaps and Slydini perform on television. Later being mentored by escapologist and magician Alan Alan, and studying with Slydini. He joined London's world-famous Magic Circle, eventually being awarded a life-membership, together with becoming a Gold Star (for performing excellence) member of the club's Inner Magic Circle.
Michael turned professional in 1991, and made many television appearances including Jim'll Fix It and The Paul Daniels Magic Show.
A regular performer at Hollywood's famous Magic Castle, he has been nominated for their 2007 Lecturer of the Year.
Michael lives in London and spends his time performing for corporate functions, private parties, weddings and product launches, together with mentoring magic students and lecturing at magical associations worldwide.
Recognized for his suave performance style, especially with playing cards, he continues to perform classical magic with a 21st Century twist.
[edit] Michael at Eton College
On the 8th November 2007, Michael was invited to visit Eton College as a guest speaker for the Eton College Magical Society. His talk was entitled "A Night of Prestidigitation" and he addressed a crowd of 210 boys and teachers. His talk was a success, with boys returning to their boarding houses astonished by Michael's Magic.
The Magical Society was very delighted by the superb quality of the 2007 opening talk and will be inviting Michael to return in the near future.
[edit] Awards
- International Magician of the Year 1994
- FISM ranking 3rd 1997
- The Magic Circle Close up Magician of The Year 1983-1991-2003
[edit] Works
- The Tapestry of Deception DVD (Trilogy)
- The Joy of Magic DVD
- The Sleight of Hand Artistry of Michael Vincent DVD
- Close-up Classics Booklet
- One Shuffle Finale Booklet
- Three Professional Card Routines Booklet
[edit] Sources
- 'The Magic Touch: Michael Vincent left the Post Office for showbusiness', The Voice, April 18, 2004.
- Jane Clinton, 'A new trick to cure illness', The Express on Sunday, December 10, 2006.
- Julian James (AIMC), 'Interview with Michael Vincent', The Magic Circular (magazine of The Magic Circle), March/April 2002.
- Jason Bennetto, 'Police hire magician to teach them some new tricks', The Independent, April 28, 2001.
