Posts by Richard
Table Talk 1
“Jon Racherbaumer here and I’m back. As I mentioned I’ll be leading the table talks throughout the BioVlogs. At my table I’m pleased to have sharing with us, Richard’s sister Lori Dragt and their Visually Impaired resource teacher Ed Brian. “Lori, I understand it was a very traumatic moment. After your bout of Scarlet Fever…
Read MoreProlog-Part 3: I want to buy you: BioVlog 3 of 384
“Richard,” he says impressed, “you are incredible. You, alone, do the work of four mechanics. I wouldn’t need a crew!” He eyes me, quaffs his drink, and says calmly, “I’ll give you a grand a day to come work for me!” I shake my head from side to side and say firmly, “No thanks.” “How about…
Read MoreProlog-Part 2: No Mucking: BioVlog 2 of 384
I head over to meet Mr. Cool. He stands, we shake hands then we sit down privately in the back of the lounge to – shall we say – lay our cards on the table. As I’m showcasing the range and deceptiveness of the techniques within my arsenal, he crosses his arms in front of…
Read MoreProlog—Part 1 of 3: 1981: Meeting Mr. Cool (BioVlog 1 of 384)
I’m Richard Turner, and to protect the innocent, and that is sort of me, I’m going to use pseudonyms when referring to my dealings with the mob. Thanks to the constant publicity from the television shows, radio interviews, and print media, my reputation as a skilled “cheater” continues to grow. At my performing venue, the…
Read MoreBioVlog Introduction
“Hello, I’m Jon Racherbaumer and I’m going to be your TABLE TALK host on this BioVlog series on the spirited adventures of Card Shark Richard Turner! Human stories of nature, nurture, and overcoming adversity are not new. They have been told and retold many times. Richard’s story, however, is different. It is about why he…
Read More“I Like the Way I See” – A Documentary about Richard Turner
Maksym and Olga Sudarikov really wanted to meet and interview Richard Turner. “At the end of 2019 (pre COVID times that we barely remember) my wife Olga and I watched the Dealt documentary. We were so moved and inspired by it that the very same night I found Richard’s email and asked him for the…
Read MoreTim Ferriss Podcast with Richard Turner
Author, Investor, and Podcaster Tim Ferriss interviewed Richard for a recent episode: Richard Turner — The Magical Phenom Who Will Blow Your Mind (#411)
Read MoreRichard Wins on German TV
Richard Turner is a winner with the highest score voted by the audience on a German TV special called “Showdown of the World’s Greatest Magicians” hosted by the Ehrlich Brothers, Andreas and Chris.
Read MoreTexas Monthly Article on Richard Turner
The renowned magazine of Texas culture, Texas Monthly, published an article by Andrew Roush called “Richard Turner’s Full House” in their October 2017 issue. You can read the article on their web site, too, and view the official trailer for “Dealt.” “One of the world’s greatest card sharks, true to the old legend about sharks,…
Read MoreRichard performs on Luis de Matos’s “IMPOSSIVEL”
Richard Turner recently appeared as a guest on Luis De Matos’s television show ‘Impossivel” in Portugal, and here is the video! The program highlights the best magicians (and card mechanics) in the world. Standing in the video is Luis De Matos, and sitting to Richard’s right is Portuguese and Hollywood actor Joaquim de Almeda, and…
Read More“Dealt” Premiere Schedule
The new film about Richard Turner’s life and career will be premiered at SXSW in Austin, Texas, in March 2017. The film was selected from 973 feature documentary submissions in 2017. The Director is Luke Korem and the Screenwriters are Bradley Jackson and Luke Korem. Description: Sixty-two year old Richard Turner is renowned as one of the world’s…
Read MoreRichard Turner wins AMA Award
Richard Turner has won the Close-Up Magician of the Year from The Academy of Magical Arts (AMA). The award was presented in Los Angeles on May 17, 2015. The AMA promotes the art of magic, encourages fellowship, and maintains the highest ethical standards. Their annual awards show is devoted to the promotion and development of magic, and the…
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