Magician • Chess Champion • Software Engineer
From sleight-of-hand to software design, Hank Miller has spent a lifetime mastering the art of strategy, imagination, and precision.
Whether performing illusions for audiences of hundreds, competing across the chessboard, or engineering complex financial systems, Hank’s work blends logic and creativity into experiences that inspire curiosity and wonder.
A Life in Three Acts
🎯 The Strategist
Hank’s journey began with chess, where discipline and focus led him to become the United States High School Novice Chess Champion. The lessons of foresight and patience learned across the chessboard would later shape every chapter of his career.
🎩 The Magician
Arriving in Orlando with $50 and a dream, Hank became one of Central Florida’s most recognized live performers, entertaining thousands as the house magician at Shakespeare’s Tavern and later at King Henry’s Feast—where his signature illusions, humor, and showmanship brought magic to life for audiences of up to 700 guests a night.
💻 The Engineer
Today, Hank is an accomplished software engineer and founder of Black Rhino Software, Inc., where he combines creativity and precision to build custom, web-based business solutions. His technical expertise spans programming languages, database systems, and enterprise modernization for government and private clients alike.
The Common Thread
Whether it’s on stage, at the chessboard, or behind a computer screen, Hank approaches every challenge the same way -- with curiosity, focus, and a touch of artistry. His life’s work is proof that logic and creativity aren’t opposites -- they’re partners in creating something truly extraordinary.