This article may have been created or edited in return for undisclosed payments, a violation of Wikipedia's terms of use. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. (September 2018) |
Michael C. Anthony (born Michael Anthony Caruso) is an American stage hypnotist, best selling author, and body language expert. Michael has toured with his show Hypnotized Live[1] since 1994. He also travels with the worldwide tour The Illusionists Live[2] from Broadway playing the role of “The Hypnotist.”
Michael C. Anthony | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Michael Anthony Caruso |
| Occupation(s) | Hypnotist, Speaker, Author |
| Years active | 1994-present |
| Website | michaelcanthony |
Background
editMichael is the son of Joseph Caruso born in New York City, New York and Anne Doherty born in Thorold, Ontario, Canada. He is also the great nephew of Stage Hypnotist and Magician Joe Lamonia (also known as Buffalo Joe). Michael currently resides in Tampa, Florida.
Michael is a kidney transplant recipient since Dec 1, 2011. The transplant was part of a research program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital[3] in Chicago, where a double kidney/stem cell procedure (donated by his brother Joe Caruso) was followed. He is one of a small handful of people in the world living with a transplanted organ, but does not require immunosuppressive medication.
Early career
editMichael got his early start as a magician, performing in restaurants and corporate shows. Fans started calling Michael "The Great Caruso" which was the nickname of famous opera singer Enrico Caruso Michael didn't want to associate with the confusion of being branded "The Great Caruso 2", so he substituted his middle name (Anthony) for his last, and rearranged the "C" for Caruso as his middle name.
Touring
editMichael started performing in colleges across America and has been named Male Entertainer of the Year with Campus Activities Magazine[4] and nominated several times as recently as 2016[4] He also performs as The Hypnotist in the largest grossing Magic Show in the world called The Illusionists, Live from Broadway and is the star of Hypnotized Live,[5] a performing arts show.
Author and public speaking
editMichael is also an Amazon Best Selling Author and popular corporate speaker. His book, Body Language Secrets, How to Read Minds by Reading Bodies[6] has been received well by online reviewers.[7] In the corporate world, Michael trains sales professionals with his keynote “Shut Up & Sell with your Body."
Michael is a regular on Daytime WFLA in Tampa as a Body Language Expert.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Hypnotized Live". Hypnotized Live. 2015-11-27. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
- ^ "The Hypnotist". Theillusionists2.com. 2014-02-03. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ "Help for Kidney Transplant Recipients: Northwestern University News". www.northwestern.edu. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ a b "Articles". Campus Activities Magazine. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ "Straz Center for the Performing Arts - Events". Strazcenter.org. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ Michael C. Anthony (21 July 2014). Body Language Secrets: How to Read Minds by Reading Bodies. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN 9781499159554.
- ^ "Amazon.com: Mike Mandel's review of Body Language Secrets: How to Read Minds b..." www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ "Debate Body Language of the Candidates". WFLA.com. 2016-03-09. Retrieved 2016-04-06.