We just heard from Nate Kranzo:
Just wanted to announce to all my friends that my buddy Rick Merrill is the new FISM Grand Prix Winner for Close-Up!!
"Rick Merrill from the United States won the Grand Prix for Close-Up Magic, also a second prize for Comedy, and also a special trophy from the Swedish Magic Circle."
Congratulations Rick!
Way to represent Michigan and the United States!
All the best,
Kranzo
We've seen Mr. Merrill's work and he is absolutely outstanding. One of the funniest magicians we've ever seen. Congratulations to Mr. Merrill!
We just heard from Nate Kranzo:
Just wanted to announce to all my friends that my buddy Rick Merrill is the new FISM Grand Prix Winner for Close-Up!!
"Rick Merrill from the United States won the Grand Prix for Close-Up
Magic, also a second prize for Comedy, and also a special trophy from
the Swedish Magic Circle."
Congratulations Rick!
Way to represent Michigan and the United States!
All the best,
Kranzo
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