The Houdini of Indy: the magician who broke free from IndianapolisI’ve worked with a number venues where their priority

is for me to stop this from happening.

For most of his life, Bill Shirk lived in Zionsville, Indiana. The young Indianapolis magician started performing in the Eitel Jorg MuseumAs customers arrive they are ushered into the bar and told the magician will be with them momentarily. Then while they are waiting they get to see live close up magic. in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born 1945, after graduating from Ball State University, Bill Shirk became “The Indy Houdini.” The Indianapolis illusionist is not only the most famous magician escape artist in Hoosier history, the performer is a radio personality and an actor as well.

What if you could transform restless walkouts into raving fans
?
By booking a professional restaurant magician,
you have transformed a walkout into a happy patron

Bill Shirk

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Unlike other Indianapolis entertainers like Reggie Miller , throughout the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s, the Midwest magician played a huge role in Indianapolis radio. But Bill Shirk didn’t stop there. He made a mark as a magician.

Magic can help manage problems within the venue

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