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Maxwell Murphy: Co - Founder of Penguin Magic

Not everyone is here to stand in the crowd... some people have a little something extra to give... some people were just born to perform." -- Maxwell Murphy


Maxwell Murphy was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Growing up, his mother was a special needs teacher and his father managed the behavioral health department at a local hospital. At a very early age, his parents instilled in him a passion for community contribution. Today, Maxwell is actively involved in several charities and oversees the Penguin Foundation, a source of support for hospitals and other organizations dedicated to helping sick children.

In High School Maxwell played trumpet and toured Europe with the Blue Lake International Jazz ensemble. During this time, he also enjoyed playing defense on the high school hockey team and competing in the butterfly and individual medley events on the high school swim team.

While pursuing his degree in Mathematics at the University of Michigan, Maxwell continued his performing career as a regular cast member in the University of Michigan Comedy Company. The troupe performed 2-3 shows a month for audiences ranging from 100 - 1,000. In addition to performing in the sketch and improv comedy sets, Maxwell regularly performed original stand-up comedy.

"There's this magical moment on stage when you show the audience who you really are. You give them your energy without hesitation, and you show them you care. And one-by-one these perfect strangers give their energy back to you through smiles, screams, laughter and applause. But you're one and they're many so their energy lights you on fire. You're sharper now than you've ever been before. You can fall and not feel the pain. You can say things you don't know and won't remember. You're connected to the audience, trapped in a positive feedback loop. The energy of the room is spilling through the tiny crack between the exit doors. And as the lights go down you've got nothing left. Everything you are you've given. And the applause is because they can't control it." -- Maxwell Murphy


Today, Maxwell continues to perform stand-up comedy and is the Co-Founder of Penguin Magic with his university pal Acar Altinsel. In his spare time, Maxwell listens to audio books voraciously. He's a student of history, politics, business, marketing and motivation. Living in Las Vegas (the magic capital of the world) Maxwell enjoys the opportunity to regularly attend the local magic club meetings and the incredible conventions that come through Vegas each year.

"Live performance has the power to change us forever. To take us places. To finish where nobody, not even the performer could have imagined. And so performance must be communication, but we must do more than just listen to the audience. We must be vulnerable to the audience. Only when each member of the audience chooses to give it to us will we have the power to inspire, educate, energize and entertain." -- Maxwell Murphy
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