Joe M. Turner is an American corporate magician, mentalist, and a frequent keynote speaker at conferences and other gatherings. He has appeared on CNN and network television programs in Europe and South America.
Biography Turner attended Mississippi State University where he was awarded one of the first Schillig Leadership Scholarships. He later wrote and composed the stage musical BankNote$.Library of Congress Copyright Record - search for title "BankNote$"
He serves on the selection committee for the Mississippi State University distinguished scholars program, which encompasses the original Schillig program plus other subsequently endowed scholarships.
Career Turner was engaged by CMI (a division of Clear Channel Entertainment), The Coca-Cola Company, and Reading is Fundamental to design, write, direct, and train performers to use magic in a project to promote literacy among school-age children.Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 4, 2002
In addition to his corporate work, Turner starred in an ongoing one-man magic cabaret show in Atlanta's Buckhead district from 2005 through 2008. The show, Shenanigans,Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 10, 2005 was presented at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta and was highlighted as a favorite by former Atlanta mayor Sam Massell.
Awards and honors Turner served as the 2015-2016 International President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
References
External links Joe M. Turner - Official magic web site Joe M. Turner - Official keynote speaking web site Genii Magazine Performance and interview on "This Is Atlanta" - WPBA Channel 30