- Mike Super
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Mike Super File:Mikesuper.jpg Born October 19
Clairton, Pennsylvania, United StatesResidence Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Occupation Mentalist, Magician Website Official website Mike Super is an American Magician who was the winner of the NBC show, Phenomenon. He currently tours the US and Canada with his illusion show.
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Biography
Mike Super started doing magic at the age of six. He became interested in magic when he visited a magic shop in Walt Disney World. He saw an old man performing tricks and became fascinated. He idolizes Walt Disney, Harry Houdini, David Copperfield, and Doug Henning.[1][2] He has performed magic to put himself through the University of Pittsburgh, which he majored in Computer Science.[3]
He is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians. He is probably best known for his performances on NBC’s Phenomenon,in November 2007, on which he won $250,000. He has entertained literally millions of people during his career, including celebrities Criss Angel, Ellen DeGeneres, Kim Kardashian, Carmen Electra, Kenny Chesney, Uri Gellar, Regis Philbin, Joan Rivers, Paul Reiser, and Robin Leach.[4] He has won many awards for his talent. Mike was named 2011 Entertainer of the Year by the International Magicians Society. Campus Activities Magazine named him America's Best Entertainer of the Year. He has also won Novelty Entertainer of the Year.[5] Additional awards that he's won are from the APCA (Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities) and NACA (National Association for Campus Activities): 2003 Best Performing Artist, 2003 Best Novelty Entertainer of the Year, 2003 Best Male Entertainer of the Year, 2002 Performing Arts Entertainer of the Year, and 2001 Novelty/Live Entertainer of the Year.[6]
Phenomenon television show
In 2007, Mike took part in NBC's Phenomenon. He, along with 9 other contestants, competed over a series of 5 weeks on live network television, and he was unanimously voted by mentalist Uri Geller, illusionist Criss Angel, and the American public as the number 1 mystifier in the world.
In his first appearance (during the 2nd week of the show), Mike performed a Murder Mystery routine, where the time, place, and weapon used in the murder matched his prediction.
In the third week, he performed a demonstration using a voodoo doll. The celebrity guest felt everything that the doll felt; her hands became charred when he burned the doll's hands, and she yelped when he poked the doll.
In week 4, Mike performed an effect in which 7 numbers written down by audience members matched those of a license plate on a motorcycle, which he made appear according to the celebrity guests' specifications (color, skull on the seat).
In the final round of the competition (week 5), Mike allowed a celebrity guest to grab a dollar bill from a wind chamber, and the 8 numbers in the bill's serial number matched those of 8 playing cards previously drawn by Mike. At the end of the episode Mike was named the winner of $250,000 and the title of The Phenomenon.[7]
Mike Super's live show is a little different than most magic shows. Mike does illusions with audience members ONLY.
Example: He makes a spectator levitate. He also makes one disappear.
Before each performance Mike plays the song The Final Countdown, a reference to Arrested Development character Gob Bluth.
References
- ^ "Magician Mike Super to appear at Community Arts Center". The Williamsport Sun-Gazette. http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/501248.html?nav=5016. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
- ^ Sciullo, Maria (2007-12-27). "Clairton native wins TV contest by being Super". Pittsburg Post-Gazette. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07361/844538-55.stm. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
- ^ "Illusionist accurately predicts headlines". Lexington Herald-Leader. http://www.kentucky.com/181/story/555633.html. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
- ^ "Super Man Coming to YCP". York College of Pennsylvania Newsletter. http://www.ycp.edu/news/2828_3782.htm. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
- ^ "Magician Mike Super to Perform Live at Roanoke College". Roanoke College Newsletter. http://roanoke.edu/News_and_Events/News_Archive/Magician_Mike_Super.htm. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
- ^ "Biography". Mike Super Official Website. http://www.mikesuper.com/index2.htm. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
- ^ "Mike Super crowned 'Phenomenon' winner, claims $250,000 prize". Reality TV World. http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/mike-super-crowned-phenomenon-winner-claims-250000-prize-6164.php. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
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