Comic Magician, Michael Finney, received the Academy of Arts Award for Comedy Magician of the Year in Hollywood. This award is similar to the Academy Awards for movie stars. The entertainers are nominated and voted upon by Members and peers of the craft. Michael also received the Academy Magical Arts Parlor Magician of the Year Award. Michael has his own brand of comedy and magic. His unique humor and wizardry will entertain and amaze all members of the audience. He combine's quick wit with some basic magic tricks in the tradition of Carl Ballantine and Harry Anderson. Michael is no fumbler with his magic; he sets his basic illusions into running commentaries that are consistently delightful. Michael includes the audience in his many sleight of hand tricks and fires up even the most conservative groups with a comedic revival number. Michael was a winner on Star Search and most recently appeared on a Magician special that aired on the Fox Family Network People often say he's like a friend on stage. After reading this short bio you can understand why. His experience has taught him respect for every audience. In other words he uses good judgment in every performance. Knowing what's appropriate material to deliver at each and every venue.