NO BLIND BETS: INSPIRING MOTIVATION FROM A CARD MANIPULATOR

“We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.” – Randy Pausch, legendary professor

When you are called “astonishing” by magicians Penn & Teller, “nothing short of dazzling” by Variety, and can boast an Oscar-nominated film about your life, there’s little doubt that you’ve reached a pinnacle. And this cultural phenomenon who creates, entertains, and inspires through his extraordinary skills with a deck of playing cards will entertain the attendees of the J Turner Research Summit, Dec. 12-14, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Known as a card mechanic, Richard Turner’s unparalleled skill has staggered audiences throughout the world. He has been featured on dozens of worldwide TV specials, documentaries, news and magazine cover stories, and television commercials. In 2014 and 2017, the American Academy of Magical Arts recognized Richard as the close-up entertainer of the year.

Gaming experts and gamblers know and respect him as a master of the cards who could take down any old-west casino or wipe out any high-stakes gambler. Turner’s tenacity inspired a 2017 film of his life, entitled “Dealt,” which explored how he turned adversity into success. He has parlayed this skill into inspiring motivational speaking; his presentation is something that can’t be missed!