2023 Yearbook

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Click HERE to download the photos from the Merlin Award Banquet Party, August 10, 2023

 

George Schindler
Lifetime Achievement

 

James and Tely Nagle, Drake Oak Brook Hotel and Resort

Outstanding  Sponsor in Magical Entertainment

 

Michael and Claudia Late

Best Extraordinary Austrian Illusion Show

 

Steve Spade

Best Magic & Escapology

 

Jordan Winton

The Next Star of Magic

 

Adrian Baroni

Best Comedy Magic Mexico

 

Roberto Zenteno Solis "Spider"

Best All-Around Magician Mexico

 

Alexander Krist

Outstanding Magic & Illusions Europe

 

Jean Paul Olhaberry

Best Magic Show Chile

 

Natalie & Eli

Most Beautiful Quick Change Act

 

Randilyn Locke

Best Daredevil Escape Artist

 

Paul Fidler

Best Fire Magic

 

Chris Capehart

Best Cabaret Magic

 

Tim White

Lifetime Achievement

 

Christian Diamond Doleshall

Lifetime Achievement

 

Michael Chaut

Longest Running Magic Show NYC

 

Hanson Chien

Most Original Magician

 

Matt Hollywood

Illusionist of The Year

 

Joe Devlin

Magician of The Year

 

Paige Thompson

Female Magician of The Year

 

Rocco

Magical Entertainer of The Year

 

Franz Harary

Outstanding Illusion Design

 

Eva Julia Christiie

Lifetime Achievement

 

Lui

Best Stage Magic Europe

 

Khaled Almuhareb

Best Close-up Magician Middle East