Biography:
Originally from Salem, IN, Keith started performing magic tricks as a way to talk to girls when he was a teenager. After high school, he used his abilities to ...magically install heating and air conditioning units for the family business, Spurgeon Propane, until he decided to attend IU Southeast and become an English and Drama teacher.
He then discovered that he could use his talents to help teach and motivate his students. Soon his act became a highlight of boy scout meetings and town festivals. Keith's magical talents continued to develop as he joined magical societies and attended magic conferences across the country. Eventually, he became an honored member of the Order of Merlin within the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
He then discovered that he could use his talents to help teach and motivate his students. Soon his act became a highlight of boy scout meetings and town festivals. Keith's magical talents continued to develop as he joined magical societies and attended magic conferences across the country. Eventually, he became an honored member of the Order of Merlin within the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
Keith's journeys took him through Terre Haute, IN where he earned his Masters Degree and Doctorate in Education. His hard work there allowed him the opportunity to become a school administrator. His experiences in education and magic gave him the skills to lead and inspire his staffs as a principal and superintendent.
As a parent, he used magic to impress his kids every Halloween by becoming Merlin the Magician and performing tricks and handing out treats to all their friends who would come by their house. Now, Keith lives in Mt. Vernon, IN and is ready to use his experiences as an educator, administrator, parent, grandparent and magician to create unique shows for any event in the Evansville area. Whether you need an inspiring and amusing show at a company retreat, table magic for a dinner or fundraiser, or you want Merlin to perform at your next birthday party, Keith will prepare a show that is perfect for your event.
As a parent, he used magic to impress his kids every Halloween by becoming Merlin the Magician and performing tricks and handing out treats to all their friends who would come by their house. Now, Keith lives in Mt. Vernon, IN and is ready to use his experiences as an educator, administrator, parent, grandparent and magician to create unique shows for any event in the Evansville area. Whether you need an inspiring and amusing show at a company retreat, table magic for a dinner or fundraiser, or you want Merlin to perform at your next birthday party, Keith will prepare a show that is perfect for your event.