Award-winning illusionist Carl Michael has appeared on America’s Got Talent, TMZ and Fox News and been hired for events by Fortune 500 companies, national charities and A-list celebrities—including Cuba Gooding Jr. who, on seeing Michael’s act, said ‘I’m totally freaked out!’ Michael has a number of famous fans, including sports stars Cam Newton, Ron Harper, Dwyane Wade, Chase Young, Dustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia, musicians Tyler Rich, Lil John and hip-hop legend Rakim, superstar Kelly Osbourne, and even the Reverend Jesse Jackson. Michael has performed for former senator and presidential candidate John McCain.
In 2017, Michael appeared in a celebrity basketball game in support of the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma, organized by NASCAR’s Austin and Ty Dillon. 2019 saw Michael take part in the ISM Celebrity Championship, a star-studded golf tournament in which Frankie Muniz of Malcolm in the Middle fame also competed. Michael recently performed his magic for tennis Olympic Gold medalist Bethanie Mattek-Sands on the US cable and satellite network the Tennis Channel.
Michael performs a variety of distinct stage shows. His Vegas-style show ‘Delusion’ has something for everyone, from magic to romance to clean comedy to mystery. ‘Up Close’ has sleight of hand artistry of which few magicians are capable, with tricks using cards, coins and other props. Michael’s ‘Solo Stand-Up Show’ has mentalism and classy magic and includes both a musical piece and Houdini’s iconic straight jacket escape performed with a twist. Michael’s latest exploits can be found on Instagram @cmmagic, where he boasts over 17,000 followers.