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Mrs Magician is an American band, founded by Jacob Turnbloom, Tommy Garcia (As I Lay Dying, Northern Towns) and Cory Stier (Cults, Weatherbox) from San Diego that formed in 2010. They have toured the country with Rocket from the Crypt, Cults, Metz, Hot Snakes, and Dead Heavens (ex Gorilla Biscuits). Their music has been featured in Rolling Stone, [1] NME, MTV Hive, [2] Guitar Center, [3] Vice, the L.A. Times. [4]

They are signed to Swami Records and have released 2 full-length LP's, both Produced by John Reis (Rocket from the Crypt, Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes).

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References

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  2. Ehrlich, Brenna. "Mrs. Magician's 'B-Sides' Is Like That Scene In 'Reservoir Dogs'". MTV News. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  3. Guitar Center 4th of July Savings Event TV Commercial, 'Markdowns: Coupon' , retrieved 2021-07-07
  4. "New music for the disbelievers: Mrs. Magician's 'There Is No God'". LA Times Blogs - Pop & Hiss. 2012-03-05. Retrieved 2021-07-07.