R. Bruce Baum, a legend in his own mind, is a professor emeritus at Buffalo State College, and Head Honcho of HumorCreativity.com. He is author of How to Motivate Audience, The Almost Wet Your Pants Book of Humor, 20 Magic Tricks for the Magically Impaired, and the MEGA TRAINING CD. He has received the Beyonder's Award for Excellence in Creativity (South Africa Creativity Foundation, 2013), the Distinguished Leader Award (Creative Education Foundation, 2012), and the President's Award for Excellence in Teaching (Buffalo State College, 2007). Baum is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, coordinator of the Roswell Park Cancer Institute Humor Project, and a Certified Laughter Leader. He has presented in 12 countries, including 11 presentations in South Africa. In his spare time, Baum is a rocket scientist, bronco rider, taxidermist, explorer, brain surgeon and gourmet.