Michael Skinner (1941 – 1998) was an American magician known for his close-up magic. He was born in Rochester, New York in 1941, but spent most of his professional life living and working in Las Vegas. He worked over 20 years as the magician-in-residence at the Golden Nugget hotel, but he also made appearances in other venues. He also performed twice on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson."Michael Skinner" (2012). MagicPedia. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
Skinner was known for his large repertoire. He was reported to have once performed 28 consecutive shows without the repetition of a single trick during a full week of bookings at the Magic Castle. (2012). Club Magician. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
Skinner studied under magicians Eddie Fechter and Dai Vernon.
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