Morgan Strebler

Morgan Strebler, born Matthew Glenn Milligan on April 10, 1976, in Sikeston, Missouri, developed an interest in magic at age seven after seeing Harry Blackstone Jr. perform. His early career included an appearance on *Sesame Street* at age eight and television roles on *The Young and the Restless* and *Guiding Light* by age 17. Strebler spent years honing his craft, performing close-up and stage magic at various events while working odd jobs, eventually including a magician pitchman role at Houdini’s magic shop and security at Las Vegas nightclubs, to develop his skills and fund his multimillion-dollar illusion show aspirations.

Strebler achieved broader recognition in the early 2000s with his “Liquid Metal” routine, which became his signature act. This success led to performances at major Las Vegas casinos, including a two-year residency at Caesar’s Palace and a four-year engagement at the Bellagio. In 2003, he performed for Michael Jackson at his Neverland Ranch Estate. His international presence grew through television appearances, talk shows, and championship competitions across 107 countries and five continents, reaching millions of viewers. In 2011, Strebler founded Liquid Metal Productions, a management company for magicians, and in 2012, its sister company, RedStar Music Group, a record label.

Throughout his career, Strebler has received multiple accolades, including three Merlin Awards from the International Magicians Society: “The Best Metal Bending Magician” in 2011, “Cabaret Magician of the Year” in 2013, and “Mentalist of the Year” in 2015. His hometown of Sikeston, Missouri, honored him by observing March 7, 2016, as Morgan Strebler Day. Beyond his performances as a mentalist and illusionist, Strebler is also a published author, with works such as *Ice Cold* (2014) and *Taste Conditions*, and has directorial credits on projects like *Transcontinental Killer* (2017) and the TV Special *Between the Lines* (2017).