Praise from Sleight-of-Hand Artists |
From the most recognized casino authority in the world today:
A world class cardman and technician supreme, Richard Turner is the real deal! As one of the finest card technicians on the planet, Richard advances the science of card manipulation to heights never dreamed of.
Steve Forte, December 12, 2005
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From Milt Larsen, Founder of the Magic Castle, President, Magic Castle, Inc.
In my 45 years at the Castle, people repeatedly say of Richard Turner that it is the most astounding act of sheer skill they have ever witnessed. |
From Juan Tamariz:
Oh! Ah! No! Incredible! Oh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks! |
From Tony Giorgio:
Richard Turner's masterful, magical, manipulation of playing cards is incomparable.
February 8, 2007 |
From Ed Marlo:
To Richard "Marlo" Turner:
Technicians as a rule are not usually good actors or entertainers. Richard Turner is all three.
Ed Marlo 1978
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From Professor Vernon:
Having seen countless numbers of card experts execute for over eighty years, I consider Richard Turner to be by far the most skillful. He performs the most difficult moves with the greatest ease.
Sincerely,
Dai Vernon
September 16, 1987
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From the late great card man:
They call me eagle eye Charlie; Charlie sees everything. I can’t see it, Kid — I can’t see it!
Charlie Miller |
Transcription of a handwritten letter from sleight-of-hand artist Michael Skinner, March 30, 1991:
Dear Rick, This is just a short note to say hello and to tell you how great it was to visit with you recently.
The tapes you gave me are wonderful; they really are excellent!
You deserve your reputation as the most skilled card cheater in the world.
I don’t know of anyone as dedicated as you are.
You’re my favorite card technician, Rick; I wish I could be with you more often.
My best wishes to you.
With respect and admiration, Sincerely,
Michael Skinner |
To my friend, Richard Turner,
In my opinion, the finest exponent of gambling sleight of hand that I have ever known.
Larry Jennings, October 15, 1988 |
To Richard Turner,
There is no doubt. You are the best in the world with cards. You are their Master.
Sincerely, John Calvert, 1988 |
Hand written letter from Dai Vernon, November 1983:
Dear Richard,
Enclosed is the letter from Fred Robinson. He is very qualified to judge, and like a true gentleman, he is honest, and expresses his true opinion.
Bill and I most certainly enjoyed our visit to your new home. I am glad John Carney came along too. He was most enthusiastic about the whole affair.
Warmest wishes, Sincerely,
Dai
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Hand written letter from Fred Robinson, November 1983:
Dear Dai,
Have arrived back, thank you for giving me a wonderful time.
I am afraid I was unable to absorb all I saw. Two doses of jet lag and the pressure of four lectures in consecutive days took their toll.
. . .
The time with Richard Turner was much too short. I’m puzzled by the response I got from several, almost all magicians regarding Richard’s card work. They did not seem too enthusiastic about his work. For me, he is by far the finest exponent of crooked card dealing I have ever seen.
. . .
Well Professor, thanks again for giving me so much pleasure in a week that was unforgettable.
Take Care, Most sincerely,
Fred Robinson
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Genii Magazine, December 1983,"The Vernon Touch":
Richard came over to my apartment to visit Fred Robinson and they had a get together that was relished by both. What a pair! Without any doubt, both execute seconds, bottoms and middles better than anyone in the world. Their proficiency can only be attained, not by hours, or weeks, or months, but years of dedicated application, and especially, striving and persistence. |
From Ron Conley, Casino Security, November 11, 2006:
I was very impressed with your card work, absolutely some of the best I've ever seen............... |
From Bruce T. Samboy, Gambling Regulator, 2006:
The world’s best cardmen practice the moves until they do them right.
Richard Turner practices the moves until he can’t do them wrong. |
From Card Mechanic David Malek, 2006:
One of my favorite card men and a world class technician and performer is Richard Turner. Richard is second to none when it comes to gambling demonstrations with cards. He deals seconds, centers and bottoms equally well and runs up cards with lightning speed. On top of all that he is a fifth degree black belt and without a doubt the most physically fit magician I know. We all have a lot to learn from him. |
From Master Magician Rene Lavand, 2006:
I was dazzled! A left-handed embrace! |
Journalists' Reviews |
It’s not hard to see why Richard Turner is regarded world-wide as the greatest card mechanic living or dead. It’s not easy to see what Richard does with the cards. He can shuffle the deck numerous times using various methods only to have the deck turn out in perfect numerical order. He can deal winning hands to any player a patron selects in a mock poker game. And don’t try your luck against him in Three Card Monte, you’ll never be able to follow the ace.
- San Antonio Express News |
He can deal a full house, four aces, whatever you want and make it look as if it were all a coincidence. He’ll even let you cut the deck, shuffle the cards, deal the hand and he’ll get a full house.
-The Orlando Sentinel |
Richard Turner has a feel for cards. Ask him to cut twenty-eight and he casually picks off exactly twenty-eight. It’s all done by feel.
- Dallas Times Herald |
They are remarkable hands. Hands any surgeon would be proud to affix to his or her wrists. Hands that unerringly pluck the aces from the deck and have made him one of the world’s greatest card dealers.
- Los Angeles Times |
Praise from Others |
Richard Turner is the greatest card mechanic of all time.
- Muhammad Ali
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You have our greatest admiration.
- Siegfried and Roy, Las Vegas
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Among gamblers, men like Richard Turner are as much feared as they are respected.
- Jack Palance, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
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That’s not just incredible — that’s enough to make a poker player want to take up Scrabble.
- John Davidson, That’s Incredible
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His hands are quicker than your eye and his touch is so delicate you will find it difficult to believe!
- Ben Kingsley, The 700 Club |