Magician Attacked On Stage While Performing

[Jingerwoppy]

Looks like a magician was performing on a Royal Caribbean ship and was attacked by an unruly passenger. Didn't see the ship's name in the article but it looks like it's out of Australia.

 

"As a world-class magician, Ben Murphy (@thebenmurphy_) is used to surprising his audience with impressive tricks and illusions that leave them on the edge of their seats. But during a recent performance on a Royal Caribbean cruise, audience members weren’t the only ones left in shock during his act — so was Murphy when an unruly passenger allegedly assaulted him onstage."

[Biker19]

Just now, Jingerwoppy said:

Didn't see the ship's name in the article but it looks like it's out of Australia.

It was on Quantum.

[acuprulez]

Worst part was is that the attacker was not escorted off at the next port.

[taglovestocruise]

1 minute ago, acuprulez said:

Worst part was is that the attacker was not escorted off at the next port.

Big error on Royals part. Violence should always have consequences. 

[clairebearinaus]

I was always under the impression that cruise lines had zero tolerance for violence and aggression.  It's really disappointing to see that happen, in full view of plenty of witnesses, with no repercussions for the perpetrator.  I'm glad the magician has gone public.

[GlasgowCruiser01]

Any Captain worth their salt would likely ensure someone like that was detained until the next port and then thrown off.

[IonImplantTech]

Looks like he was attacked by either a husband or boyfriend.  Obviously a very insecure individual. 

[hannibal54]

23 minutes ago, clairebearinaus said:

I was always under the impression that cruise lines had zero tolerance for violence and aggression.  It's really disappointing to see that happen, in full view of plenty of witnesses, with no repercussions for the perpetrator.  I'm glad the magician has gone public.

 

Especially with video of the attack.

[TexasRon]

Must have been Carnival folks who got on the wrong ship…

[Sunshine3601]

I'm sure he is paying the price from his wife or girlfriend.   When I watched video the other day looked like she was hollering for him to stop.

 

[Carlos A.]

Here is another view

 

 

[jean87510]

It's like Will Smith and Chris Rock

[time4u2go]

How did they not put this guy off the ship at the next port? How did they not get statements from witnesses immediately after the incident, including the magician? It seems like this was handled horribly by the cruise line.

[hannibal54]

Has anyone heard of any updates to this story?

[moposh]

Magician should have made him disappear.

[moposh]

On 3/14/2023 at 8:26 PM, GlasgowCruiser01 said:

Any Captain worth their salt would likely ensure someone like that was detained until the next port and then thrown off.

Yeah, who wants a guy like that onboard?  Might attack another person.

Edited March 17, 2023 by moposh

[JamesEM]

My question is, why didn't RCL kick the passenger off the ship?

[time4u2go]

8 hours ago, JamesEM said:

My question is, why didn't RCL kick the passenger off the ship?

A lot of people are wondering that, including the magician that was attacked.

[Harrisonkid]

Awful behavior!!! Was it Will Smith again?😉

[Tee & Chilli]

11 hours ago, JamesEM said:

My question is, why didn't RCL kick the passenger off the ship?

Arrested at the next port would have been more appropriate. 

[time4u2go]

18 minutes ago, Tee & Chilli said:

Arrested at the next port would have been more appropriate. 

Not sure that could happen because of different jurisdictions. 

[LilBlackDress]

On 3/14/2023 at 7:48 PM, IonImplantTech said:

Looks like he was attacked by either a husband or boyfriend.  Obviously a very insecure individual. 

That was my thoughts too!! 

[LilBlackDress]

On 3/16/2023 at 9:18 PM, hannibal54 said:

Has anyone heard of any updates to this story?

https://www.intheknow.com/post/magician-attacked-on-cruise-ben-murphy/

[lifes-a-beach]

On 3/14/2023 at 7:48 PM, IonImplantTech said:

Looks like he was attacked by either a husband or boyfriend.  Obviously a very insecure individual. 

You left out “drunk” before husband.

[ace2542]

He has to be banned for life from the entire Royal group so celeb and Azamara as well?

 

Why does not Royal not handle unruly passengers well? Does someone have to get killed before they willl?