This site uses the Adobe Flash Player 9. Click here to get the latest version of Flash for your computer.
The Magician
Marlin Briscoe broke almost every rookie quarterback record in Denver Broncos history, but was released without explanation. Then Marlin switched to wide receiver, earning All-Pro honors and two Super Bowl rings.
But despite his lifetime of success on the football field, Marlin the Magician's toughest opposition was against drugs and himself — a struggle that left him on the streets of L.A. and nearly took his life.
From his early years in Omaha, Nebraska, to racial confrontations and near-death personal struggles, The Magician is the true story of Marlin Briscoe, pro football’s first black starting quarterback.
Recent News
Blog
Mayor Fahey hosts event for Briscoe project
Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey agrees to host investor reception in March for West Omaha Films and The Magician project.
Blog
Briscoe and Beasley honored in Bellevue, NE
Marlin Briscoe and John Beasley both receive the key to the city of Bellevue, NE.
Blog
U.S. Congress honors Marlin Briscoe
Congressman Lee Terry honored Marlin Briscoe for Black History Month. Check out the link (copy and place in the web browser):
http://clips.shadowtv.net/media/stv/3343/8/2009/035/10/3343_8_20090204_101502_70.wmv
In The News
Marlin Briscoe on The Story
Marlin Briscoe was interviewed on American Public Media’s The Story. As Barack Obama becomes the first African American President of the United States, Dick Gordon talks to another black leader who was a first – on the football field. Marlin Briscoe talks with Dick Gordon about his own successes and failures, and what Obama’s win means to him. Click the link below to download this interview.
In The News
Marlin Briscoe on Sirius Satelite Radio
Marlin Briscoe was interviewed on the Sirius Satellite Radio Show: Drive This! Click the link below to download this interview.
