Written by Jeremy Griffith (@lost_angelus)

Michael is a regular at our Monday night jam sessions and there's one thing that makes him stand out in my mind: Michael is equal parts classy, classic, well-rounded and skilled. He worked at the Houdini's Magic Shop inside Disneyland so when I say he's been in the heart of battle, you know what I mean. But such training obviously has served him very well. Michael has a presence rarely seen nowadays. He can and does look people in the eye when he performs, he engages his audience in a powerful manner and he has the chops to match. His Ninja Rings routine is unbelievable and he's published on DVD with his Triumph routine "Tour de Force". So as always, here is what I am asking: go check out his profile on Instagram, find his work and engage in a conversation with the man. He has earned my respect as a performer and I'm sure he'll earn yours too.

-Jeremy Griffith

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