Morgan Strebler
Morgan Strebler | |
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Morgan Strebler with his signature fork "Liquid Metal" | |
| Born | Matthew Glenn Milligan April 10, 1976 |
| Occupation(s) | Illusionist, Magician |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Spouse | Julie Russell 1999–present |
| Children | Caleb Russell, Hunter Strebler |
| Website | MorganStrebler.com |
Morgan Strebler (born Matthew Glenn Milligan, April 10, 1976 in Sikeston, Missouri) is an magician. Strebler started practicing magic at the age of seven after seeing a live Harry Blackstone Jr performance. As an adult, Strebler started his acting career and moved to Las Vegas where he started construction on his multi million dollar illusion show.[1] Some of his earliest acting roles inculcated Sesame street and at 17 he was on the Young and the Restless and Guiding Light.
Biography
Strebler worked odd jobs ranging from a magician pitchman at Houdini's magic shop to working security at nightclubs in Las Vegas, then developed his so-called "Liquid Metal" routine. 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]
In March 2011, Strebler was honored for his metal bending skill with a Merlin Award.[4] In August 2013, Strebler received his second Merlin Award for "Cabaret Magician of the Year".
In 2011, Strebler formed his own management company, Liquid Metal Productions, booking other magicians' shows around the world.[citation needed] He published his book Ice Cold in 2014.[citation needed]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | class="unsortable" |
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| 1984 | Sesame Street (TV series) | Kid | Episode: 16.2 |
| 1993 | The Young and the Restless (TV series) | Brad | episodes 1.5052 |
| 1994 | Guiding light (TV series) | Mark | episode April 13, 1994 |
| 2000 | Nash Bridges (TV series) | Pool Guy | episode "jackpot" pt1 |
| 2002 | Law and Order:Criminal Intent (TV series) | Homeless Guy | episode The Third Horseman |
| 2012 | The Walking Dead (TV series) | Walker | episode When the Dead Come Knocking |
| 2014 | Masters Of Illusions (TV series) | Himself | episodes Evil Met His Match, Blindfold |
| 2015 | Dont Blink (TV series) | Himself | episodes Mind Games and Blister Burns(2015) Glass Mutation, Erasing Time, and Pasta Surprise (2015) Metamorphoses, Mind Melds, and Motion Suspension (2015), London Calling, Burnt Offerings, and Deadly Levitations (2015) |
| Year | Title | Role | class="unsortable" |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Beween Life and Death (TV series) | Director , Writer, Executive Producer |
See also
References
- ^ Street Magic Magazine Article. Issuu.com (2010-11-12). Retrieved on 2012-02-25.
- ^ [http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2006/mar/26/tom-gorman-visits-with-hard-working-magic-man-morg/ "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". March 26, 2006. 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.
- ^ 2011 Yearbook. Magicims.com (2011-05-11). Retrieved on 2012-02-25.