Michael Stroud

Michael Stroud
Born	Michael Stroud April 29, 1967 Ohio
Died	March 5 2024 (age 56)
Notable works	co-author KLUTZ Book of Magic
Known for	Bian Lian, Oriental Mask Changing
Awards	PCAM 1987 Convention First Place Most Novel & Innovative
Categories	Books by Michael Stroud

Michael 'Majinga' Stroud (b.1967-d.2024) was an American Magician and author who specialized in theatrical stage magic, and most especially specialized in charming his audiences.

Biography

Michael Stroud, known previously as Magic Mike and later as Majinga the Magician. He was one of the busiest family entertainers in the San Fransisco area. Michael's interest in magic began as a child of ten when two german magicians entertained him during a flight. By age 11 he had presented his first show. Later, magician Wayne Raeke from the Jokers Wild Magic Shop became his first Magic Mentor. Stroud is co-author of the best selling Klutz Book of Magic and the Rubber Chicken Book, also by Klutz. Michael is well known for his Bian Lian Mask Act. In 2001, along with other American performers, Michael, who was now going by Majinga toured and performed in India.

When Michael created the Majinga character, he along with his long time assistant Magic Genie and as many a dozen other artists, would have the longest running show of it's kind in the Bay area. They perform at the Gaslighter Theater in downtown Campbell California. Stage Magic, Illusions, Music, Dance and so much more in this exotic family friendly magic show.

Awards and Honors

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Bibliography

• Klutz Book of Magic, (1989) co-author
• Rubber Chicken Book, (1995) Klutz publisher, co-author

References

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