Rich Marotta
(Greenwich Village, New York City, NY: 7th October 1945 - )
Learned at age 8 from a family friend, a gambler. Left job as a university psychology instructor for career in magic, moving to San Francisco in 1977. Pro since 1978 with comedy close-up, stand-up magic, and stage illusions. Now mainly works comedy clubs. Invented Fish Bowl on Head (1978) and Live Bird from Picture Frame (1986). Wrote two lecture notes (1982 and 1986). Trick in Genii. TV bits and DVDs.
Coauthors: Simon Lovell