This episode of Mississippi Stories features Marshall Ramsey, Mississippi Today Editor at Large, and Joe M. Turner, magician, entertainer, and speaker. Turner is an American corporate magician and mentalist. He is a regular keynote speaker at conferences. He is a native Mississippian, Mississippi State graduate, and is now based in Atlanta. Turner is well-respected in the field corporate magic. He also customizes magic performances, keynotes and seminars for conferences, trade shows, product launches and other marketing efforts. As a motivational speaker, he often incorporates sleight of hand, escape magic, and mentalism in keynote addresses for corporate and private audiences. He speaks on topics such as customer experience, brand engagement and memory training, creativity, and change management. He was one of six performers chosen to represent different aspects of magic on CNN Headline News’ “A Day of Magic.” He also appeared on television programs in Europe, South America and South America. Turner discusses growing up in Mississippi and the challenges he faced during the pandemic. He also discusses how his talents helped him to build a successful career. Marshall Ramsey talks with Hagan Walker, Anna Barker and Glo founders, based in Starkville.