Morgan Strebler
| Morgan Strebler | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Matthew Glenn Milligan April 10, 1976 Sikeston, Missouri, U.S. |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Occupation | Illusionist, Magician |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Spouse(s) | Julie Russell 1999–present |
| Children | Caleb Russell, Hunter Strebler |
| Website | |
| MorganStrebler.com | |
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Morgan Strebler (born Matthew Glenn Milligan, April 10, 1976 in Sikeston, Missouri) is an American mentalist and Illusionist. Strebler started practicing magic at the age of seven after seeing a live Harry Blackstone Jr performance. As an adult, Strebler moved to Las Vegas where he started construction on a $250,000 illusion show.[1]
Las Vegas
Before achieving success, Strebler worked odd jobs ranging from a magician pitchman at Houdini's magic shop to working security at nightclubs in Las Vegas. Strebler developed a professional persona around his signature "Liquid Metal" routine in order to distinguish himself from other magicians. In 2003, he was asked to perform at Neverland Ranch for Joe Jackson's birthday party.[2] Later, he performed two nights a week at V bar inside The Venetian and then five nights a week at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino inside the Caramel lounge. His regular performances later led to a comedy show at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino called Beachers Madhouse.[3]
Morgan Strebler vs Criss Angel
On January 8, 2007, Strebler issued a press release publicly challenging Criss Angel to "Live Close up, Live Stage Illusions", to be judged by a live audience, and to an endurance contest of Chinese water torture. Angel did not respond to the challenge and several months later a cover article in Street Magic Magazine described Strebler as "the man Criss Angel fears".[4] In 2011, Strebler publicly apologized to Angel on the Itricks podcast resulting in Angel and Strebler reconciling.
IMS Award
In March 2011, Strebler was honored for his metal bending skill with a Merlin Award.[5] In August 2013, Strebler received his second Merlin Award for "Cabaret Magician of the Year".
Publications
"The Opener", "The Closer", "Liquid Metal", "Liquid Metal 2", "Spun", "Taste Conditions", "Molten", "Sticky", "Failsafe", "Shadow"
Private Life
Morgan is the only child to Brenda and Glenn Milligan. Born and raised in Sikeston, MO.
In 1995, Morgan met and fell in love with Julie, his high school sweetheart. They married in 1999 in Las Vegas, NV. Morgan and Julie have two children, Caleb(1996) and Hunter (2006). They currently reside in Las Vegas, NV.
Liquid Metal Productions
In 2011, Strebler formed his own management company, Liquid Metal Productions, booking other magicians' shows around the world. Its roster includes RedStar Cartel, Paul Vigil, Cedric Taylor, and William Draven. Liquid Metal Productions sister company, Record Label (RMG), RedStar Music Group launched in 2012. RMG's first artist signed was rap group RedStar Cartel.
See also
- American Museum of Magic
- International Brotherhood of Magicians
- List of magic publications
- List of magicians
- The Magic Circle
- The Magic Castle
- Society of American Magicians
References
- ↑ Some Acts Hit Jackpot, Others Vanish in Mecca of Magic. LA Times (2001-19-03)
- ↑ Tom Gorman visits with hard-working magic man Morgan Strebler, who continues his quest to make it to the top of the illusionists' world, the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip – Sunday, March 26, 2006 | 7:01 a.m.. Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved on 2012-02-25.
- ↑ Tom Gorman visits with hard-working magic man Morgan Strebler, who continues his quest to make it to the top of the illusionists' world, the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip – Sunday, March 26, 2006 | 7:01 a.m.. Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved on 2012-02-25.
- ↑ Street Magic Magazine Article. Issuu.com (2010-11-12). Retrieved on 2012-02-25.
- ↑ 2011 Yearbook. Magicims.com (2011-05-11). Retrieved on 2012-02-25.