Background
Ferguson was born Richard Evans in Salinas, California.
Ferguson was born Richard Evans in Salinas, California.
He is the producer and host of the Official Poker Chip Tricks and Card Handling Digital Video Disc Series. Ferguson went to college for engineering and worked for United Parcel Service prior to becoming a full-time entertainer and creative consultant in 1997. Ferguson married Traci Adams August 8, 2008.
Ferguson was adopted at the late age of 12 by Roy and Margaret Ferguson in San Luis Obispo, California.
In 2005, a Telly award winning documentary was made about Rich"s childhood. Rich is seen on the cover of the San Luis Obispo city map, visitor"s guide and business membership directory 2009-2010.
Some career highlights include 2007 National Broadcasting Company Phenomenon finalist, 2008 Best Entertainer (Central California Readers Poll - New Times), 2004 Magic Castle Gold Medal, 2005 Grand Champion Magician Nominee, 40 under 40 Business Award, 20 under 40 Business Award and 2008 Trick of the Year. Rich Ferguson has been featured on the front page of The New Times, Pacific Coast Business Times, The San Luis Obispo Tribune and featured as a center spread in BLUFF, a popular gaming magazine which Rich wrote a monthly column for over two years.
Ferguson showcased his Chip Tricks and Card Handling skills at the World Series of Poker in 2006.
In 2004, Ferguson produced and hosted a series of poker chip and card handling DVDs. Ferguson is also known for motivational speaking for at risk youth where he presents his keynote program called Magic Maker in which he focuses on overcoming obstacles and common sense. In March 2011 Rich was a special guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
In October 2012, a Halloween prank video was showcased on The Tonight Show, and Right This Minute.
On April 1, 2013, Rich returned to The Today Show as their prank expert. In 2015, Rich appeared for his third time and created a prank segment disguised as a "Snacks with a twist."
On September 15, 2014, Suntoucher Software Limited Liability Company launched a mobile app called Artificial Intelligence Magic showcasing Rich Ferguson.
The app allows users to use their phone to apparently do mind reading and cards tricks. The product was based around a video on YouTube in which viewers were offered $10,000 if they could prove the video was using actors even though Rich clearly claimed and demonstrated on that it was a technology trick which was completely impromptu and did not involve actors as claimed by numerous viewers of the video.