Mike Super facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mike Super
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Super performing in 2017
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| Occupation | Mentalist, Magician |
Mike Super is an amazing American magician and mentalist. He is famous for winning the NBC TV show Phenomenon. He also made it to the finals on America's Got Talent in Season 9. Mike Super has even appeared on popular shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Today, he travels across the U.S. and Canada with his exciting magic show.
Mike Super's Magic World
Mike Super has always looked up to famous entertainers. Some of his heroes include Walt Disney, Harry Houdini, and David Copperfield. He also admired Doug Henning, another great magician.
Mike used his magic skills to help pay for his studies. He went to the University of Pittsburgh. There, he studied Computer Science.
Becoming a TV Star
Mike Super became very well known after winning NBC's Phenomenon. This show searched the world for the top 10 mentalists. These amazing performers then competed live on TV. Mike Super was voted the winner by people across America. He won US$250,000 and the special title of "The Phenomenon."
He also became a top finalist on the ninth season of America's Got Talent. His performances amazed the judges and the audience.
Mike has appeared on three TV specials in France. He was also chosen for a special moment on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He made Ellen DeGeneres appear as part of her "Magic Week" feature.
Predicting the Future
Mike Super showed off his incredible skills on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. On this show, magicians try to trick famous magicians Penn & Teller. Mike predicted numbers chosen randomly by the audience. He did this using a Powerball ticket that was played months before.
He often performs for Disney and for the U.S. Military. He loves to entertain the troops who serve our country.
Awards and Recognition
Mike Super has won many awards for his magic. Campus Activities Magazine named him Entertainer of the Year. They also gave him awards for Best Male Entertainer and Best Performing Artist. He was also named Best Novelty Entertainer of the year.
He has received two special Merlin awards. These awards come from the International Society of Magicians. After winning the NBC show Phenomenon, he was called "America's Favorite Mystifier" on live television.
