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United States Richard Turner is recognized globally for his exceptional card manipulation skills and motivational speaking, captivating audiences with performances that defy conventional magic.
Richard Turner displayed his unparalleled card skills on the television show "Penn & Teller: Fool Us", successfully fooling the duo with a card trick.
Richard Turner is employed by the United States Playing Card Company as a 'touch analyst' to evaluate the texture, flexibility, and cut of various decks of cards.
Richard Turner served for seven years as an Ambassador and Featured Performer at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, entertaining audiences with his card manipulation skills.
Since 1975, Richard Turner has been a performing member at the Magic Castle, a prestigious magic venue, where he was inducted into its Hall of Fame.
Richard Turner was asked by director Terrence Malick to portray a card cheat in the 2010 film "The Tree of Life", where he performed a scene cheating Brad Pitt's character at a blackjack table.
Court Five producers Jane Fleming and Mark Ordesky struck a deal to develop a feature film about the life story of close-up card magician Richard Turner, following the documentary 'Dealt'.
Richard Turner is featured in the documentary 'Lost In The Shuffle', which explores the mysteries of playing cards and showcases fellow magicians.
Richard Edward Turner was born on June 16, 1954, in San Diego, California. At the age of seven, he developed an interest in the television show “Maverick.” His eyesight began to decline at age nine following a scarlet fever illness, resulting in damage to the macula of both eyes and affecting his forward vision. By age thirteen, his vision had significantly deteriorated to 20/400. Despite his progressing visual impairment, Turner pursued martial arts, earning a sixth-degree black belt in Wado-Kai karate after starting lessons in 1971.
Turner’s career as a card mechanic and magician is notable for his ability to perform complex card manipulations despite being blind. He has been featured on various television programs, including “That’s Incredible!” and “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not,” and has appeared on international shows such as Great Britain’s “The Paul Daniels Magic Show.” His performances also include five appearances on Japanese programs, notably “World Geniuses.” Turner has conducted motivational lectures for international corporations and government agencies, and he also developed a family entertainment program for children.
He has entertained audiences at diverse venues, including five days a week at the Reuben E. Lee Riverboat-themed restaurant in San Diego, where he performed for 2,190 consecutive days. Turner spent four years entertaining VIPs at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, Texas, and served seven years as an Ambassador and Featured Performer at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. He also performed for nine years at the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum in San Antonio, Texas. Since 1975, he has been a performing member at the Magic Castle, where he was inducted into their Hall of Fame. In 2017, he successfully fooled Penn and Teller on their television program “Fool Us.” His audiences have included prominent figures such as Jimmy Stewart, Gene Kelly, Johnny Carson, Bob Hope, Muhammad Ali, and Colin Powell. The United States Playing Card Company utilizes his expertise as a “touch analyst” to evaluate the quality of playing cards. A documentary titled “Dealt” was produced about his life and career, and he was also featured in the 2010 film “The Tree of Life,” directed by Terrence Malick, where he played a card cheat.
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