BIO for
Russell Scoggin:
I became interested in the art and performance of magic in 1971 at
the age of eight, after seeing my first magic show at my
elementary school. A lot of kids will pick up an interest in magic
for a little while, but then get bored with it and lose their
interest for it. I never did lose my interest in magic. I kept my
interest up and wanted to always learn more. Magic isn't just
doing tricks, but a real work of performance art and showmanship
that will leave your audience wanting more. I started performing
shows for money when I was in Jr. High School. I performed
part-time while I was attending Texas Tech University and
afterwards, as I worked a full-time job in advertising. I would do
performances during the evenings and on weekends. Then in 1991, I
decided to start performing full-time, and have been doing so ever
since.
I perform both close-up and larger shows or a combination of both.
I perform for a variety of organizations and events including
parties, civic events, churches, schools, clubs, business
meetings, banquets, restaurants, conventions, tradeshows, or any
other event requiring my services. I can perform for small or very
large audiences. I can perform close-up magic for any time
limit that is required and a larger show for any time limit from
10 minutes up to an hour and a half. I have numerous shows so I
can perform different shows for groups or events requiring
multiple shows. I can perform for kids, adults or a mixture of
both. I use a unique blend of comedy and magic in a professional
yet courteous manner using a lot of audience participation to
create the unforgettable event you desire. During my performances,
I use coins, cards, rope, mentalism, escapes, colorful and visual
props and other objects and themes. I stay away from insulting and
racial tricks that make anyone look foolish or degrading. My main
goal is to entertain and to create a great rapport with my
audiences!
My clients include the following:
Nabisco
Mobil Oil Company
Texas Tech University
Cannon Air Force Base
FOX TV
NBC TV
City Of Lubbock
City Of Amarillo
DTH Enterprises
50th Street Caboose Restaurant
L.I.S.D. Schools
And many other clientele too numerous to list
Sparked Comments:
Wes Welker
New England Patriots:
NFL Football Team:
"Wow that was crazy"
Ed Begley Jr
Actor: "You ought to be in Vegas"
Bobby Knight:
The famed college basketball coach: "You're better than any of the
magicians that I have seen."
David Draiman:
Lead Singer of rock band "DISTURBED":
"I wish I could see more but I'm on right now to do the show.
that was awesome!"
The late Chris LeDeux:
Country Star:
"Man that's some top notch stuff"
Julie Herrin:
Hollywood movie director and producer:
"That's great Russell, how did you do it?"
CJ Pierce:
Lead guitar and vocals for the rock band "DROWNING
POOL":
"You scare me!"
Cory
Morrow:
Country Star:
"I'm familiar with a lot of magic, but your good. You fooled
me!"
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