Bruce Cervon
(June 20, 1941 – May 24, 2007)
Bruce Cervon grew up in Akron, Ohio, and started to get interested in magic with seven years of age. With 24 in 1965 he turned professional and continued to earn a living for nearly four decades.
He was a member of The Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle) and has served since 1976 on the Board of Directors. He was nominated seven times for "Best Close-Up Performer" and won it twice. He also won "Best Lecturer" and in 2000 was honored with the "Performing Fellowship", the highest award the Academy of Magical Arts has to offer.