PHIL ACKERLY is a magician and speaker who has performed more than 10,000 shows in his 40-year career. He has won multiple awards in close-up, parlor, and stage magic, and has performed all over the country including the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California, and off-Broadway in New York City at Monday Night Magic. Phil lives in Santa Clara, California, and his website is www.makephilappear.com.