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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.
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In The News
Who Is "The Magician"?
“According to the officially launched web site, ‘The Magician’ sat in a dark dingy hotel room in a rough part of Los Angeles. Crack pipe in hand. He lights another rock, inhales and his pain subsides. He flashes in and out, sees images of his former self. A life that held promise despite the color of his skin. He is ‘The Magician’.”
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Phinphanatic.com to showcase "The Magician" Project
Phinphanatic.com, a popular blog/fan website for Miami Dolphins’ fans will highlight “The Magician” in a 4 part series. The site recently interviewed Marlin Briscoe and future interviews are scheduled with the production team. Check out all the info at www.phinphanatic.com.
In The News
Marlin Briscoe: Omaha’s pioneer quarterback
Marlin Briscoe, Turner Gill and John Beasley discuss Briscoe’s career and plans for the upcoming movie, “The Magician”.
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Briscoe to speak at Boys and Girls Club National Conference
We just found out that Marlin was asked to be the keynote speaker for the national conference. The national conference will be held in San Francisco in May of this year. We’ll keep you posted with details.
In The News
Beasley is busy at Kennedy Center
“Omaha actor John Beasley is having a busy month, thanks to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The Kennedy is staging all 10 of August Wilson’s plays, sometimes referred to as the Century Cycle, over five weeks.”
