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<div>[[File:35 Years Poster copy.jpg|right|thumb|Poster]]'''Le Grand David and His Spectacular Magic Company''' was the longest consecutively running stage magic show in the world, it ran for 35 years. The show was the brainchild of [[Cesareo Pelaez]], a Professor of Psychology at Salem University and a life time lover of magic. Pelaez, along with a group of friends, many who were past students, came together to purchase The Cabot St. Cinema Theatre in Beverly MA. in 1976. On Feb 20th, 1977, the first 'LeGrand David' Show debuted at the Cabot. Two hours of live stage magic with a cast that varied over the years to as many as 50+ performers and backstage people. The family-oriented stage magic show ran on most Sundays at the Cabot Street Cinema Theatre from late September to early June from 1977-2012. In the 1980s the company got together to purchase a second theatre in town called the Larcom Theatre and soon began presenting a totally different show of grand illusion and wonder.<br />
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The name Le Grand David, was actually the character name of [[David Bull]] who began as an apprentice to Marco in the early 1970s. Marco the Magi was the character name of Cesareo Pelaez. And 'His Own Spectacular Magic Company' comprised all the fellow artists and performers and crew. To the audience however they were truly all 'LeGrand David', which was pronounced 'DAH-VEED'. <br />
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The show itself found it's inspiration from the boyhood days of Cesareo Pelaez. As a boy in Cuba, his father would take him to see all the traveling magic companies that visited the island. Pelaez would see [[Chang]], [[Richiardi Sr.]], [[Fu Manchu]] and many others. But it was the magic of Fu-Manchu that most impressed the young Cesareo. Other theatrical shows as well as music and dance had their influence on Cesareo and he soon put together his own variety show with neighborhood children. In a way, he was laying the groundwork for a dream that would eventually be realized in Beverly Mass. <br />
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In the early days of the production, everything was done in house. The costumes, the back drops and scenery, the props and illusions were all built, painted, sewed and made by the members of the troupe. Even on the rare occasion when they might purchase a prop, it was given the LeGrand David make-over. The attention to detail is breathtaking. The moment a person walks into the lobby of the Cabot Theatre they instantly know they are in a magical place. The ceiling tiles are all hand decorated, the walls are adorned with giant posters for the magic show, all hand painted by members of the company in the early days. In later years the majority of the painting work was done by Rick Heath with Cesareo's input on design. Each poster that promotes the show is it's own work of art. <br />
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The Le Grand David show always started the moment a person entered the lobby. The staff were all dressed in costumes, performers awaited them in the lobby to demonstrate feats of close-up magic, juggling and even puppetry. When the stage show itself began, there were instantly dozens of costumed performers on the stage moving in precise choreographed movements. When the two (sometimes three) principle performers arrived, Marco and David, the magic went into high gear. The opening of the show had dove productions, a mis-made illusion, productions of performers and other incredible feats and it was all done to music.<br />
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There were only three talking routines at the Cabot show which included, A Find The Lady Routine called 'Lady Magic' and 'The Floating Table' both presented by Cesareo and in the last couple years by David. The other talking routine was the finale which featured a story in rhyme presented originally by Webster Bull and then in later years by other cast members. The rest of the show was all done to music. In addition to the magic there was a Trumpet Solo by performer Johnny Lapo, Clown skits by Avrom Surath and Rick Heath who played Lil Av and Albert PingPong. There was a tap dancing segment and a barber shop singing number in the show as well. All in all a very vaudevillian type show with spectacle after spectacle to witness.<br />
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The show at the Larcom Theatre originally had the title 'Le Grand David In Concert' and it was a completely different show. The costumes were all different and the only illusion that was the same was the broom suspension, but even it had a completely different presentation. Cesareo was the only one who spoke during the Larcom show and his routines were always comedic in nature and always brought down the house.<br />
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The troupe took their first ever break during the regular season in Feb of 2012. A few weeks later, Cesareo Pelaez would pass away from congestive heart failure. The company however, resumed the show in May of 2012 finishing up their season with their final shows dedicated to the man whose vision of theatrical magic created a show that is now history. In the fall of 2012, the announcement was made that the company would not continue with the show for that season but was looking into the possibility of bringing the show back in the future. <br />
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In 2013, the announcement was heard from Beverly, the Le Grand David Show was retired for good. And the Cabot St. Cinema Theatre, which was home to the longest running resident magic show in the United States, would be sold. The sister theatre, the Larcom, was being converted to a regular performing arts center and now has weekly entertainment, music, variety, comedy and theatre. <br />
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On Feb 23rd, 2014, only a few days after their anniversary (Feb 20th) the Le Grand David Show was sold on auction through Kaminski Auction House. All the illusions, the props, the scenery, the original painted posters, and the remainder of the costumes were auctioned off. The auction took place at the Cabot St. Cinema Theatre and online as well. Now, the show is scattered among the four corners of the globe and then some.<br />
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{{References}}<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1980 August]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1984 January]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1986 January]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1987 May]]<br />
* Carteles de Magia published 1994 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Life With A Magic Company published 1995 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Variedades published 1998 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* There Will Be Wonderful Surprises by Avrom Surath 2007 (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Wonderful Surprises by Avrom Surath 2011 (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
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[[Category:Featured Article]]</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=John_Wyman&diff=61089John Wyman2013-03-07T19:14:57Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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'''John Wyman Jr.''' (1816-1881), born in in Albany, New York, was a successful magician and ventriloquist, billed as '''"Wyman the Wizard"'''. He entertained several U.S. Presidents, including Martin Van Buren, Millard Filmore and four times for Abraham Lincoln. For a time, Wyman was under the management of [[P. T. Barnum]]. <br />
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Wyman was one of the first performers to present "Gift Shows". These were performances where the performer gave gifts or prizes like gold and silver watches at the end of his shows. He was known for giving quality prizes. Houdini called Wyman one of the most honest men of our profession. He was one of the most financially prosperous entertainers of his time.<br />
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During his career, he lived in Baltimore Md, Washington D.C. and eventually he made Philadelphia his home and continued to live there after his retirement. He later moved to New Jersey, where he owned real estate where died in Burlington. <br />
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Wyman may have been the first performer in the U.S. to present a full evening show as well as the first to perform the [[Bullet Catch]] routine.<ref>http://www.miraclefactory.net/mpt/view.php?id=17&type=articles</ref><ref>http://www.miraclefactory.net/mpt/view.php?id=81&type=articles</ref><ref>http://theoldentimes.com/vahall.html</ref><br />
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His sister or wife, Miss [[J. E. Wyman]], toured with him for a number of years when she was about 16.<ref>Wyman the Wizard by John Mulholland [[Sphinx]] March 1945</ref> <br />
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== Books ==<br />
* Wyman's Hand-Book of Magic (1850)<br />
* Ventriloquism Made Easy Also An Exposure of Magic by Our Ned (E. Mason Jr.) published by Wyman the Wizard (1860)<br />
* Jokes and Anecdotes of Wyman, the Magician & Ventriloquist, published in Philadelphia in (1866)<br />
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<div>'''The Cabot St. Cinema Theatre''' is a nearly 100 year old theatre in Beverly Massachusetts owned by White Horse Productions, the parent company for the [[LeGrand David Magic Show]]. This theatre company has the honor of having the longest running resident magic company in the United States.[[File:cabotst.jpg|thumb|right]]<br />
Located in Beverly Massachusetts, The Cabot St Cinema Theatre was originally known as The Ware Theatre. It was built as a silent movie house/vaudeville house and opened on December 8, 1920. The theatre was managed by Harris and Glover Ware, two former vaudeville artists, who also built and ran the Larcom Theatre in the same town.<br />
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The Ware Theatre or Cabot St. Cinema Theatre as it’s known today, has a lower level and a balcony with a total of 750 seats. There is a very large stage with fly space above and dressing rooms below the stage. The original theatre also had an orchestra pit which is no longer there.<br />
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In 1976, [[Cesareo Pelaez]] and a group of friends put their resources together and formed White Horse Productions, and their first purchase was the Cabot Cinema. The theatre was closed for only 48 hours while the group feverishly cleaned the entire theatre. Then they opened with a unique concept, they would show ‘Films Worth Seeing More Than Once’. <br />
These were often classic films and occasionally a modern movie as well. From the moment audiences stepped in the doors they knew they were getting a different experience from the typical movie theatre. There were always fresh cut flowers on display and the theatre had tuxedoed doormen and ushers.<br />
<br />
With the theatre up and running, the group spent their off hours building props, repairing the stage, designing scenery and doing every other manner of thing needed to put together a stage magic show. Some members of the group were at the theatre till early in the morning working on projects and then would leave there to go to school or work elsewhere.<br />
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On February 20th 1977 the first performance of ‘LeGrand David and his Magic Company’ was given on the stage of the Cabot. They would eventually become the longest running resident magic company in America. Thirty five years this group performed on the stage of the Cabot.<br />
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When the opportunity arose to purchase the sister theatre, The Larcom, they decided to go ahead and purchase that theatre as well. Eventually they would present a totally different stage magic show at that theatre. One long running magic show is amazing enough, but to have two in the same town is mindboggling.<br />
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In 2013, both theatres are still owned by White Horse Productions however the magic shows have stopped. It may only be a temporary hiatus however. One can only hope.<br />
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{{References}}<br />
* Carteles de Magia published 1994 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Life With A Magic Company published 1995 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Variedades published 1998 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* There Will Be Wonderful Surprises by Avrom Surath 2007 (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Wonderful Surprises by Avrom Surath 2011 (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* http://www.themagicdetective.com/2013/01/the-cabot-true-theatre-of-magic.html<br />
* http://www.cabotcinemamovies.com/<br />
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<div>The Cabot St. Cinema Theatre in Beverly MA.</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Cabot_St._Cinema_Theatre&diff=59739Cabot St. Cinema Theatre2013-01-12T05:06:22Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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<div>'''The Cabot St. Cinema Theatre''' is nearly 100 year old theatre in Beverly Massachusetts owned by White Horse Productions, the parent company for the [[LeGrand David Magic Show]]. This theatre company has the honor of having the longest running resident magic company in the United States.<br />
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Located in Beverly Massachusetts, The Cabot St Cinema Theatre was originally known as The Ware Theatre. It was built as a silent movie house/vaudeville house and opened on December 8, 1920. The theatre was managed by Harris and Glover Ware, two former vaudeville artists, who also built and ran the Larcom Theatre in the same town.<br />
<br />
The Ware Theatre or Cabot St. Cinema Theatre as it’s known today, has a lower level and a balcony with a total of 750 seats. There is a very large stage with fly space above and dressing rooms below the stage. The original theatre also had an orchestra pit which is no longer there.<br />
<br />
In 1976, Cesareo Pelaez and a group of friends put their resources together and formed White Horse Productions, and their first purchase was the Cabot Cinema. The theatre was closed for only 48 hours while the group feverishly cleaned the entire theatre. Then they opened with a unique concept, they would show ‘Films Worth Seeing More Than Once’. <br />
These were often classic films and occasionally a modern movie as well. From the moment audiences stepped in the doors they knew they were getting a different experience from the typical movie theatre. There were always fresh cut flowers on display and the theatre had tuxedoed doormen and ushers.<br />
<br />
With the theatre up and running, the group spent their off hours building props, repairing the stage, designing scenery and doing every other manner of thing needed to put together a stage magic show. Some members of the group were at the theatre till early in the morning working on projects and then would leave there to go to school or work elsewhere.<br />
<br />
On February 20th 1977 the first performance of ‘LeGrand David and his Magic Company’ was given on the stage of the Cabot. They would eventually become the longest running resident magic company in America. Thirty five years this group performed on the stage of the Cabot.<br />
<br />
When the opportunity arose to purchase the sister theatre, The Larcom, they decided to go ahead and purchase that theatre as well. Eventually they would present a totally different stage magic show at that theatre. One long running magic show is amazing enough, but to have two in the same town is mindboggling.<br />
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Today both theatres are still owned by White Horse Productions however the magic shows have stopped. It may only be a temporary hiatus however. One can only hope.<br />
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{{References}}<br />
* Carteles de Magia published 1994 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Life With A Magic Company published 1995 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Variedades published 1998 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* There Will Be Wonderful Surprises by Avrom Surath 2007 (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Wonderful Surprises by Avrom Surath 2011 (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* http://www.themagicdetective.com/2013/01/the-cabot-true-theatre-of-magic.html<br />
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<div>'''The Cabot St. Cinema Theatre''' is a 100+ year old theatre in Beverly Massachusetts owned by White Horse Productions, the parent company for the [[LeGrand David Magic Show]]. This theatre company has the honor of having the longest running resident magic company in the United States.<br />
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Located in Beverly Massachusetts, The Cabot St Cinema Theatre was originally known as The Ware Theatre. It was built as a silent movie house/vaudeville house and opened on December 8, 1920. The theatre was managed by Harris and Glover Ware, two former vaudeville artists, who also built and ran the Larcom Theatre in the same town.<br />
<br />
The Ware Theatre or Cabot St. Cinema Theatre as it’s known today, has a lower level and a balcony with a total of 750 seats. There is a very large stage with fly space above and dressing rooms below the stage. The original theatre also had an orchestra pit which is no longer there.<br />
<br />
In 1976, Cesareo Pelaez and a group of friends put their resources together and formed White Horse Productions, and their first purchase was the Cabot Cinema. The theatre was closed for only 48 hours while the group feverishly cleaned the entire theatre. Then they opened with a unique concept, they would show ‘Films Worth Seeing More Than Once’. <br />
These were often classic films and occasionally a modern movie as well. From the moment audiences stepped in the doors they knew they were getting a different experience from the typical movie theatre. There were always fresh cut flowers on display and the theatre had tuxedoed doormen and ushers.<br />
<br />
With the theatre up and running, the group spent their off hours building props, repairing the stage, designing scenery and doing every other manner of thing needed to put together a stage magic show. Some members of the group were at the theatre till early in the morning working on projects and then would leave there to go to school or work elsewhere.<br />
<br />
On February 20th 1977 the first performance of ‘LeGrand David and his Magic Company’ was given on the stage of the Cabot. They would eventually become the longest running resident magic company in America. Thirty five years this group performed on the stage of the Cabot.<br />
<br />
When the opportunity arose to purchase the sister theatre, The Larcom, they decided to go ahead and purchase that theatre as well. Eventually they would present a totally different stage magic show at that theatre. One long running magic show is amazing enough, but to have two in the same town is mindboggling.<br />
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Today both theatres are still owned by White Horse Productions however the magic shows have stopped. It may only be a temporary hiatus however. One can only hope.<br />
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{{References}}<br />
* Carteles de Magia published 1994 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Life With A Magic Company published 1995 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Variedades published 1998 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* There Will Be Wonderful Surprises by Avrom Surath 2007 (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Wonderful Surprises by Avrom Surath 2011 (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* http://www.themagicdetective.com/2013/01/the-cabot-true-theatre-of-magic.html<br />
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<div>'''The Cabot St. Cinema Theatre''' is a 100+ year old theatre in Beverly Massachusetts owned by White Horse Productions, the parent company for the [[LeGrand David Magic Show]]. This theatre company has the honor of having the longest running resident magic company in the United States.<br />
<br />
Located in Beverly Massachusetts, The Cabot St Cinema Theatre was originally known as The Ware Theatre. It was built as a silent movie house/vaudeville house and opened on December 8, 1920. The theatre was managed by Harris and Glover Ware, two former vaudeville artists, who also built and ran the Larcom Theatre in the same town.<br />
<br />
The Ware Theatre or Cabot St. Cinema Theatre as it’s known today, has a lower level and a balcony with a total of 750 seats. There is a very large stage with fly space above and dressing rooms below the stage. The original theatre also had an orchestra pit which is no longer there.<br />
<br />
In 1976, Cesareo Pelaez and a group of friends put their resources together and formed White Horse Productions, and their first purchase was the Cabot Cinema. The theatre was closed for only 48 hours while the group feverishly cleaned the entire theatre. Then they opened with a unique concept, they would show ‘Films Worth Seeing More Than Once’. <br />
These were often classic films and occasionally a modern movie as well. From the moment audiences stepped in the doors they knew they were getting a different experience from the typical movie theatre. There were always fresh cut flowers on display and the theatre had tuxedoed doormen and ushers.<br />
<br />
With the theatre up and running, the group spent their off hours building props, repairing the stage, designing scenery and doing every other manner of thing needed to put together a stage magic show. Some members of the group were at the theatre till early in the morning working on projects and then would leave there to go to school or work elsewhere.<br />
<br />
On February 20th 1977 the first performance of ‘LeGrand David and his Magic Company’ was given on the stage of the Cabot. They would eventually become the longest running resident magic company in America. Thirty five years this group performed on the stage of the Cabot.<br />
<br />
When the opportunity arose to purchase the sister theatre, The Larcom, they decided to go ahead and purchase that theatre as well. Eventually they would present a totally different stage magic show at that theatre. One long running magic show is amazing enough, but to have two in the same town is mindboggling.<br />
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Today both theatres are still owned by White Horse Productions however the magic shows have stopped. It may only be a temporary hiatus however. One can only hope.<br />
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<div>'''Aldo Richiardi Jr.''' (also billed as Richiardi) was born Aldo Izquierdo Colosi in Peru (November 24, 1923 - September 5, 1985). His father was the magician [[Ricardo Richiardi]]. His grandfather was a magician that toured South America and was the first to use the "Richiardi" name.<br />
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Richiardi began performing as an assistant to his father, but had no intention of becoming the third generation of Richiardis. He wanted to become a doctor instead. After his father's death in the United States, he saved up enough money to move back home to Argentina (where most of his father's illusion were stored). He attended military school and studied singing and dancing. {{Youtube Thumb|M5Ko7yPBzUA}} <br />
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By 1943, wanting to carry on the family tradition, he began performing as "Richiardi Jr." in Argentina, later billing himself as "the youngest illusionist in the world".<br />
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He was a frequent performer on the Ed Sullivan TV Show and appeared in a number of TV variety shows including "Witness the Impossible" and NBC's "Magic of the Stars." In 1980, he taped his a cable TV special "Richiardi's Chamber of Horrors," hosted by Vincent Price.<br />
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Some of his signature routines were actually his take on much older effects. The Rice & Water was always the opener to his show. It was the first trick he ever performed for a LIVE audience at the age of 4 in his father's show. It was his good luck charm. His presentation for the Broom Suspension is still one of the greatest routines in illusion magic. His breathtaking handling during his Aga Levitation is another triumph. One of his most often talked about routines, The Buzz Saw in which he cut his daughter in half with a large circular saw was actually an adaptation of the routine used by his father's former employer Richardine Sr..<br />
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While performing in the Bahamas his foot was injured. Richiardi died from complications following surgery when both legs had to be amputated for infection and diabetic problems. <br />
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His son Ricardo continued on the family performing tradition. His son's first appearance was in O'Porto, Portugal, performing the Rice and Water at the age of four on the same stage as Aldo when he was four.<br />
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{{See also|[[Ricardo Richardine, Jr.]]}}<br />
== Awards ==<br />
* "Bernadette Award" presented by the [[Harry Blackstone]] on the Tonight Show in 1957.<br />
* Performing Fellowhip from the [[Academy of Magical Arts]] (1972)<br />
* Magician of the Year by the [[S.A.M.]] (1979)<br />
* Magician of the Year from the [[Academy of Magical Arts]] (1982)<br />
* Magician Of the Decade by the [[SAM]] (1980)<br />
* Variety Entertainer of the Year from Atlantic City<br />
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*Cover [[Genii 1956 May]]<br />
*Obit [[Genii 1985 October]]<br />
* Genii 1964, September, The World Great Magic by Arnold Furst<br />
* Genii May 1956, Richiardi Jr by Arnold Furst<br />
* Sphinx March 1946, Richiardi in Buenos Aires by E. Leslie Briant<br />
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<div>'''Ricardo Richiardi''' (1895-1937) born in Argentina, billed himself as [[The Great Richiardi]].<br />
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He claimed that his father was the first Richiardi, though he himself was known as Richiardi Sr. Early in his career he worked with [[Ricardo Richardine, Sr.]]<ref>Here Comes Richardine by Arthur Leroy, [[Genii 1959 November]].</ref> Richiardi was an assistant and also built illusions for Richardine Sr.. When Richiardi went off on his own, he competed with his former employer for years throughout Latin America.<br />
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The Richiardi Sr. show consisted of magic in first half and ventriloquism in the second. He brought his show on tour to the United States in 1936. His illusion show became so large that if all the magic was presented in one continuous performance, the show would run over 7 hours.<br />
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In 1937, while on tour, a car accident ended his life in Atlanta, Georgia. His son [[Aldo Richiardi]], would eventually take over the show in 1943 and bill himself as [[Richiardi, Jr.]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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* Here Comes Richardine by Arthur Leroy, Genii 1959 November<br />
* The New Tops, Personality Parade by Geoffrey Hansen, May 1993<br />
* Out of My Profonde by Arthur Leroy, Hugard's Magic Monthly 1956 pg 550<br />
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<div>'''Ricardo Richiardi''' (1895-1937) born in Argentina, billed himself as [[The Great Richiardi]].<br />
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He claimed that his father was the first Richiardi, though he himself was known as Richiardi Sr. Early in his career he worked with [[Ricardo Richardine, Sr.]]<ref>Here Comes Richardine by Arthur Leroy, [[Genii 1959 November]].</ref> Richiardi was an assistant and also built illusions for Richardine Sr. When Richiardi went off on his on, he competed with his former employer for years.<br />
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The Richiardi Sr. show consisted of magic in first half and ventriloquism in the second. He brought his show on tour to the United States in 1936. His illusion show became so large that if all the magic was presented in one continuous performance, the show would run over 7 hours.<br />
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In 1937, while on tour, a car accident ended his life in Atlanta, Georgia. His son [[Aldo Richiardi]], would eventually take over the show in 1943 and bill himself as [[Richiardi, Jr.]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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* Here Comes Richardine by Arthur Leroy, Genii 1959 November<br />
* The New Tops, Personality Parade by Geoffrey Hansen, May 1993<br />
* Out of My Profonde by Arthur Leroy, Hugard's Magic Monthly 1956 pg 550<br />
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<div>'''Ricardo Richiardi''' (1895-1937) born in Argentina, billed himself as [[The Great Richiardi]].<br />
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Early in his career he worked with [[Ricardo Richardine, Sr.]]<ref>Here Comes Richardine by Arthur Leroy, [[Genii 1959 November]].</ref><br />
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His show consisted of magic in first half and ventriloquism in the second. He brought his show on tour to the United States in 1936. His illusion show became so large that if all the magic was presented in one continuous performance, the show would run over 7 hours.<br />
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In 1937, while on tour, a car accident ended his life in Atlanta, Georgia. His son [[Aldo Richiardi]], would eventually take over the show in 1943 and bill himself as [[Richiardi, Jr.]]<br />
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'''Ricardo Richardine, Sr.''' was a Spanish magician from Columbia who performed for over fifty years throughout Latin America with occasional performances in Spanish speaking theaters in the United States.<br />
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Richardine, Sr. provided [[Ricardo Richiardi, Sr.]] (no relation) his first employment in magic in the 1920s. The two men built a Buzz Saw and Aga Levitation together for Richardine's show. Richardine was known for a very gruesome presentation of the [[Buzz Saw Illusion]] which included blood, guts and lots of gore. His Buzz Saw presentation included separating the cut in half girl several inches and then allowing audience members to venture on stage to check out the site.<br />
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He retired briefly in 1959 and then returned to the stage in 1962. Eventually he handed the show over to his son [[Ricardo Richardine, Jr.]].<br />
His daughter, Marga, also performed with them as Princess of Nanking.<br />
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== References ==<br />
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* One wizard's wanderings by Melbourne Christopher, Linking Ring Page 64, January 1957</ref><br />
* Here Comes Richardine by Arthur Leroy in [[Genii 1959 November]]</ref><br />
* RICHARDINE BY ROBERT A. ANDERSON, [[Linking Ring]], January 1970</ref><br />
* Words about Wizards (1994)</ref><br />
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'''Ricardo Richardine, Sr.''' was a Spanish magician from Columbia who performed for over fifty years throughout Latin America with occasional performances in Spanish speaking theaters in the United States.<br />
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Richardine, Sr. provided [[Ricardo Richiardi, Sr.]] (no relation) his first employment in magic in the 1920s. The two men built a Buzz Saw and Aga Levitation together for Richardine's show. Richardine was known for a very gruesome presentation of the [[Buzz Saw Illusion]] which included blood, guts and lots of gore. His Buzz Saw presentation included separating the cut in half girl several inches and then allowing audience members to venture on stage to check out the site.<br />
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He retired briefly in 1959 and then returned to the stage in 1962. Eventually he handed the show over to his son [[Ricardo Richardine, Jr.]].<br />
His daughter, Marga, also performed with them as Princess of Nanking.<br />
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== References ==<br />
<references /><br />
<ref>One wizard's wanderings by Melbourne Christopher, Linking Ring Page 64, January 1957</ref><br />
<ref>Here Comes Richardine by Arthur Leroy in [[Genii 1959 November]]</ref><br />
<ref>RICHARDINE BY ROBERT A. ANDERSON, [[Linking Ring]], January 1970</ref><br />
<ref>Words about Wizards (1994)<?ref><br />
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'''Ricardo Richardine, Sr.''' was a Spanish magician from Columbia who performed for over fifty years throughout Latin America with occasional performances in Spanish speaking theaters in the United States.<br />
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Richardine, Sr. provided [[Ricardo Richiardi, Sr.]] (no relation) his first employment in magic in the 1920s. The two men built a Buzz Saw and Aga Levitation together for Richardine's show. Richardine was known for a very gruesome presentation of the [[Buzz Saw Illusion]] which included blood, guts and lots of gore. His Buzz Saw presentation included separating the cut in half girl several inches and then allowing audience members to venture on stage to check out the site.<br />
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He retired briefly in 1959 and then returned to the stage in 1962. Eventually he handed the show over to his son [[Ricardo Richardine, Jr.]].<br />
His daughter, Marga, also performed with them as Princess of Nanking.<ref>One wizard's wanderings by Melbourne Christopher, Linking Ring Page 64, January 1957</ref><ref>Here Comes Richardine by Arthur Leroy in [[Genii 1959 November]]</ref><ref>RICHARDINE BY ROBERT A. ANDERSON, [[Linking Ring]], January 1970</ref><ref>Words about Wizards (1994)<?ref><br />
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'''Ricardo Richardine, Jr.''' is the son of magician [[Ricardo Richardine, Sr.]] who took over the illusion show when his father retired. <br />
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Ricardo Jr. started working in his father's magic shows at the age of six. After his father's retirement in1959, he tried his hand as a flamenco dancer, but eventually started performing magic again. His father also came out of retirement to rejoin the show for a while. Richardine Jr. tried to change his name to DANTEL to avoid confusion with his father's name, but it doesn't appear to have stuck. He also performed with his sister, Marga, The Princess of Nan King.<br />
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One of his best known effects was his take on the Broom Suspension. In Richardine Jr's routine, the girl laid down with the back of her neck against the broom bristles. When she was lifted horizontally, she was facing straight up rather than the traditional version of being on her side. But that was only the start of the routine. Richardine Jr would then begin to remove articles of clothing from the suspended lady showing that she had no secret device concealed beneath her clothing.<br />
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He was performing up until at least 1976 as reported by Frances Marshall in the Around Chicago column in the January 1976 issue of the [[Linking Ring]] (page 42).<br />
Ricardo Richardine Jr died February 13th 1986 of cancer.<br />
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{{See also|[[Ricardo Richiardi, Jr.]]}}<br />
== Honors and Awards ==<br />
* Cover of [[Genii 1959 November]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
* Here Comes Richardine by Arthur Leroy in [[Genii 1959 November]]. <br />
* Richardine Revisited By Arthur LeRoy in [[Genii 1962 December]], Vol. 27, No. 4, page 178.<br />
* Richardine by Robert A. Anderson, [[Linking Ring]], January 1970.<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Richardine}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Le_Grand_David&diff=59359Le Grand David2012-12-19T20:11:11Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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<div>'''Le Grand David and His Spectacular Magic Company''' was the longest consecutively running stage magic show in the world, it ran for 35 years. The show was the brainchild of [[Cesareo Pelaez]], a Professor of Psychology at Salem University and a life time lover of magic. Pelaez, along with a group of friends, many who were past students, came together to purchase The Cabot St. Cinema Theatre in Beverly MA. in 1976. On Feb 20th, 1977, the first 'LeGrand David' Show debuted at the Cabot. Two hours of live stage magic with a cast that varied over the years to as many as 50+ performers and backstage people. The family-oriented stage magic show ran on most Sundays at the Cabot Street Cinema Theatre from late September to early June from 1977-2012. In the 1980s the company got together to purchase a second theatre in town called the Larcom Theatre and soon began presenting a totally different show of grand illusion and wonder.<br />
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The name Le Grand David, was actually the character name of [[David Bull]] who began as an apprentice to Marco in the early 1970s. Marco the Magi was the character name of Cesareo Pelaez. And 'His Own Spectacular Magic Company' comprised all the fellow artists and performers and crew. To the audience however they were truly all 'LeGrand David', which was pronounced 'DAH-VEED'. <br />
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The show itself found it's inspiration from the boyhood days of Cesareo Pelaez. As a boy in Cuba, his father would take him to see all the traveling magic companies that visited the island. Pelaez would see [[Chang]], [[Richiardi Sr.]], [[Fu Manchu]] and many others. But it was the magic of Fu-Manchu that most impressed the young Cesareo. Other theatrical shows as well as music and dance had their influence on Cesareo and he soon put together his own variety show with neighborhood children. In a way, he was laying the groundwork for a dream that would eventually be realized in Beverly Mass. <br />
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In the early days of the production, everything was done in house. The costumes, the back drops and scenery, the props and illusions were all built, painted, sewed and made by the members of the troupe. Even on the rare occasion when they might purchase a prop, it was given the LeGrand David make-over. The attention to detail is breathtaking. The moment a person walks into the lobby of the Cabot Theatre they instantly know they are in a magical place. The ceiling tiles are all hand decorated, the walls are adorned with giant posters for the magic show, all hand painted by members of the company in the early days. In later years the majority of the painting work was done by Rick Heath with Cesareo's input on design. Each poster that promotes the show is it's own work of art. <br />
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The Le Grand David show always started the moment a person entered the lobby. The staff were all dressed in costumes, performers awaited them in the lobby to demonstrate feats of close-up magic, juggling and even puppetry. When the stage show itself began, there were instantly dozens of costumed performers on the stage moving in precise choreographed movements. When the two (sometimes three) principle performers arrived, Marco and David, the magic went into high gear. The opening of the show had dove productions, a mis-made illusion, productions of performers and other incredible feats and it was all done to music.<br />
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There were only three talking routines at the Cabot show which included, A Find The Lady Routine called 'Lady Magic' and 'The Floating Table' both presented by Cesareo and in the last couple years by David. The other talking routine was the finale which featured a story in rhyme presented originally by Webster Bull and then in later years by other cast members. The rest of the show was all done to music. In addition to the magic there was a Trumpet Solo by performer Johnny Lapo, Clown skits by Avrom Surath and Rick Heath who played Lil Av and Albert PingPong. There was a tap dancing segment and a barber shop singing number in the show as well. All in all a very vaudevillian type show with spectacle after spectacle to witness.<br />
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The show at the Larcom Theatre originally had the title 'Le Grand David In Concert' and it was a completely different show. The costumes were all different and the only illusion that was the same was the broom suspension, but even it had a completely different presentation. Cesareo was the only one who spoke during the Larcom show and his routines were always comedic in nature and always brought down the house.<br />
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The troupe took their first ever break during the regular season in Feb of 2012. A few weeks later, Cesareo Pelaez would pass away from congestive heart failure. The company however, resumed the show in May of 2012 finishing up their season with their final shows dedicated to the man whose vision of theatrical magic created a show that is now history. In the fall of 2012, the announcement was made that the company would not continue with the show for that season but was looking into the possibility of bringing the show back in the future. <br />
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{{References}}<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1980 August]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1984 January]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1986 January]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1987 May]]<br />
* Carteles de Magia published 1994 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Life With A Magic Company published 1995 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Variedades published 1998 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* There Will Be Wonderful Surprises by Avrom Surath 2007 (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Wonderful Surprises by Avrom Surath 2011 (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
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[[Category:Shows]]</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=David_Bull&diff=59358David Bull2012-12-19T19:38:31Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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'''David Bull''' (Le Grand David) began as an apprentice to [[Marco the Magi]] (Cesareo Pelaez) in the early 1970s and performed with [[Le Grand David and His Spectacular Magic Company]].<br />
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Young David Bull met Cesareo Pelaez through his brother Webster Bull. One evening, Cesareo had been invited for dinner at the home of the Bull's and as the two became acquainted a friendship was formed. Cesareo would act as tutor and mentor in all things magical for David. A few years later when they all took on the venture of creating a theatrical magic show of their own, Cesareo even gave David the headline billing as LE GRAND DAVID. Their show which began at the Cabot St. Cinema in Beverly Mass, was officially called 'Marco the Magic presents Le Grand David and His Own Spectacular Magic Company'. It opened on Feb 20, 1977. In the mid 1980s, the company purchased a second theatre, also in Beverly, called the Larcom Theatre. They created a second completely different show for the Larcom. The original name for that show was 'Le Grand David in Concert'. <br />
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David Bull may be one of the most underrated magicians of the 20th Century. He is easily one of the best manipulators in the U.S.. His skill with Billiard Ball Manipulation is incredible. His presentation of the Zombie Ball ranks as one of the best ever presented. In the Larcom Theatre show he presents Coin Manipulations and also does Dove Productions. His magic is unique in that he rarely speaks. He presents apparatus magic and illusion magic with just as much ease as he does his manipulations.<br />
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The Le Grand David show closed in the Spring of 2012, but there are a rumors that it may yet return in a new incarnation.<br />
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According to magic historian [[Stuart Cramer]], "Le Grand David is an extraordinarily skillful magician and showman. He adds youth, verve, and graceful motion to a show filled with color and action. David’s manipulation of the [[Zombie]] is the best I have ever even the immortal [[Neil Foster]]’s."<ref>MAGICOL: A Journal of the Magic Collectors’ Association, November, 1993)</ref><br />
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* The Linking Ring, Vol. 74, No. 6, June 1994, It Really Happened, page 84 <br />
* The Linking Ring, Vol. 78, No. 6, June 1998, Our Cover DAVID "Le Grand David" Bull, page 55 <br />
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<div>Star of the longest running resident magic show, Le Grand David and his own Spectacular Magic Company</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:35_Years_Poster_copy.jpg&diff=59349File:35 Years Poster copy.jpg2012-12-19T06:51:22Z<p>Carnegiemagic: Poster for Le Grand David and His Own Spectacular Magic Company</p>
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<div>'''Le Grand David and His Spectacular Magic Company''' was the longest consecutively running stage magic show in the world, it ran for 35 years. The show was the brainchild of [[Cesareo Pelaez]], a Professor of Psychology at Salem University and a life time lover of magic. Pelaez, along with a group of friends, many who were past students, came together to purchase The Cabot St. Cinema Theatre in Beverly MA. in 1976. On Feb 20th, 1977, the first 'LeGrand David' Show debuted at the Cabot. Two hours of live stage magic with a cast that varied over the years to as many as 50+ performers and backstage people. The family-oriented stage magic show ran on most Sundays at the Cabot Street Cinema Theatre from late September to early June from 1977-2012. In the 1980s the company got together to purchase a second theatre in town called the Larcom Theatre and soon began presenting a totally different show of grand illusion and wonder.<br />
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The name Le Grand David, was actually the character name of [[David Bull]] who began as an apprentice to Marco in the early 1970s. Marco the Magi was the character name of Cesareo Pelaez. And 'His Own Spectacular Magic Company' comprised all the fellow artists and performers and crew. To the audience however they were truly all 'LeGrand David', which was pronouned 'DAH-VEED'. <br />
<br />
The show itself found it's inspiration from the boyhood days of Cesareo Pelaez. As a boy in Cuba, his father would take him to see all the traveling magic companies that visited the island. Pelaez would see [[Chang]], [[Richiardi Sr.]], [[Fu Manchu]] and many others. But it was the magic of Fu-Manchu that most impressed the young Cesareo. Other theatrical shows as well as music and dance had their influence on Cesareo and he soon put together his own variety show with neighborhood children. In a way, he was laying the groundwork for a dream that would eventually be realized in Beverly Mass. <br />
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{{References}}<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1980 August]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1984 January]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1986 January]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1987 May]]<br />
* Carteles de Magia published 1994 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Life With A Magic Company published 1995 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Variedades published 1998 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* There Will Be Wonderful Surprises by Avrom Surath 2007 (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Wonderful Surprises by Avrom Surath 2011 (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
{{Wikipedia}}<br />
[[Category:Shows]]</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Cesareo2.jpg&diff=59347File:Cesareo2.jpg2012-12-19T06:44:07Z<p>Carnegiemagic: Cesareo Pelaez known as Marco The Magi</p>
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<div>Cesareo Pelaez known as Marco The Magi</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Marco_the_Magi&diff=59346Marco the Magi2012-12-19T06:41:21Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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'''Marco the Magi'''was the character name of Cesareo Pelaez, the founder, producer, director, designer and choreographer of Le Grand David and his own Spectacular Magic Company in Beverly Mass.<br />
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Cesareo’s interest in magic began as a young boy in Cuba when his father would take him to see all the traveling magic shows. In his youth he witnessed the shows of Chang, Richiardi Sr. and FuManchu to name a few. He was also exposed to other shows and developed a fondness for all things theatrical. <br />
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Cesareo was a natural leader and in his teens gathered together his friends from the neighborhood and put together a miniature theatre group. They would build scenery, design costumes and put on shows. It was the precursor to what he would do years later in Beverly.<br />
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As Castro took over Cuba things in the country got bad and Cesareo chose to leave his beloved country. He eventually ended up in America and chose to pursue psychology as his profession. The famous psychologist Abraham Maslow became a close friend and mentor to Cesareo. Eventually, Peleaz became a Professor of Psychology at Salem State University.<br />
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While he studied and taught and worked, he was also planning another adventure in magic. He had gathered friends and former students together to form a unique theatrical troupe. Eventually they found a theatre in Beverly Mass that was for sale. The group pooled their money and purchased the theatre. They formed a company called White Horse Productions and after a massive clean up was soon on their way showing movies.<br />
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But unknown to the little town of Beverly, in the evenings and sometimes into the early hours of the morning, they were building, sewing, painting and creating a one of a kind theatrical magic show unlike anything seen in the U.S. since the 1940s. This would be an old style magic show based on pageantry, spectacle, wonder and most of all fun. <br />
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The show opened on the anniversary of FuManchu’s Birthday, February 20, 1977. Rather than call the show The Marco the Magi Show, it was actually given a much longer title. The full title of the production was ‘Marco The Magi presents Le Grand David and His Own Spectacular Magic Company”. <br />
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In the 1980s the show gained much fame and notoriety. Articles appeared in newspapers and magazines all over the world about the show. Even TIME Magazine did an article on this unusual show.<br />
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Cesareo Pelaez was elected President of the Society of American Magicians in 1985 and served for one term. Over the years, Cesareo won just about every award one can think of in the magic world. The wall outside his office was covered with plaques and trophies given to him from magic organizations all over the world.<br />
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In the 1990s, Cesareo began to suffer from some health problems. He was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. On March 24, 2012 he passed away after a long struggle. The show that he helped create and produce ended it’s consecutive run of 35 years of shows that Spring. <br />
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A biography of Cesareo Palaez was written by one of the cast members Avrom Surath in 2007, called WONDERFUL SURPISES. <br />
<ref>Cover [[Genii 1981 May]]</ref><ref>Interview [[Genii 1984 November]]</ref><ref>Interview [[Genii 1985 June]]</ref><br />
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Pelaez passed away peacefully after a long battle with congestive heart failure.<ref>http://www.geniimagazine.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=263561</ref><br />
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{{References}}<br />
* [[Genii 1980 November|Genii Vol. 44, No. 11, November 1980]], LE GRAND DAVID SHOW — Follow-up to "How it came to be" by Bill & Irene Larsen, page 777 <br />
* The Linking Ring, Vol. 74, No. 2, February 1994, Our Cover - BRAVO, MAESTRO by Webster Bull, page 58 <br />
* [[Genii 2012 June|Genii Vol. 75, No. 6, June 2012]], In Memoriam, Cesareo Pelaez 1932-2012, page 16<br />
* Carteles de Magia published 1994 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Life With A Magic Company published 1995 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
* Variedades published 1998 by LeGrand David (self published by White Horse Productions)<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Marco}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Marco_the_Magi&diff=59345Marco the Magi2012-12-19T06:34:58Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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'''Marco the Magi'''was the character name of Cesareo Pelaez, the founder, producer, director, designer and choreographer of Le Grand David and his own Spectacular Magic Company in Beverly Mass.<br />
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Cesareo’s interest in magic began as a young boy in Cuba when his father would take him to see all the traveling magic shows. In his youth he witnessed the shows of Chang, Richiardi Sr. and FuManchu to name a few. He was also exposed to other shows and developed a fondness for all things theatrical. <br />
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Cesareo was a natural leader and in his teens gathered together his friends from the neighborhood and put together a miniature theatre group. They would build scenery, design costumes and put on shows. It was the precursor to what he would do years later in Beverly.<br />
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As Castro took over Cuba things in the country got bad and Cesareo chose to leave his beloved country. He eventually ended up in America and chose to pursue psychology as his profession. The famous psychologist Abraham Maslow became a close friend and mentor to Cesareo. Eventually, Peleaz became a Professor of Psychology at Salem State University.<br />
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While he studied and taught and worked, he was also planning another adventure in magic. He had gathered friends and former students together to form a unique theatrical troupe. Eventually they found a theatre in Beverly Mass that was for sale. The group pooled their money and purchased the theatre. They formed a company called White Horse Productions and after a massive clean up was soon on their way showing movies.<br />
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But unknown to the little town of Beverly, in the evenings and sometimes into the early hours of the morning, they were building, sewing, painting and creating a one of a kind theatrical magic show unlike anything seen in the U.S. since the 1940s. This would be an old style magic show based on pageantry, spectacle, wonder and most of all fun. <br />
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The show opened on the anniversary of FuManchu’s Birthday, February 20, 1977. Rather than call the show The Marco the Magi Show, it was actually given a much longer title. The full title of the production was ‘Marco The Magi presents Le Grand David and His Own Spectacular Magic Company”. <br />
<br />
In the 1980s the show gained much fame and notoriety. Articles appeared in newspapers and magazines all over the world about the show. Even TIME Magazine did an article on this unusual show.<br />
<br />
Cesareo Pelaez was elected President of the Society of American Magicians in 1985 and served for one term. Over the years, Cesareo won just about every award one can think of in the magic world. The wall outside his office was covered with plaques and trophies given to him from magic organizations all over the world.<br />
<br />
In the 1990s, Cesareo began to suffer from some health problems. He was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. On March 24, 2012 he passed away after a long struggle. The show that he helped create and produce ended it’s consecutive run of 35 years of shows that Spring. <br />
<br />
A biography of Cesareo Palaez was written by one of the cast members Avrom Surath in 2007, called WONDERFUL SURPISES. <br />
<ref>Cover [[Genii 1981 May]]</ref><ref>Interview [[Genii 1984 November]]</ref><ref>Interview [[Genii 1985 June]]</ref><br />
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Pelaez passed away peacefully after a long battle with congestive heart failure.<ref>http://www.geniimagazine.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=263561</ref><br />
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{{References}}<br />
* [[Genii 1980 November|Genii Vol. 44, No. 11, November 1980]], LE GRAND DAVID SHOW — Follow-up to "How it came to be" by Bill & Irene Larsen, page 777 <br />
* The Linking Ring, Vol. 74, No. 2, February 1994, Our Cover - BRAVO, MAESTRO by Webster Bull, page 58 <br />
* [[Genii 2012 June|Genii Vol. 75, No. 6, June 2012]], In Memoriam, Cesareo Pelaez 1932-2012, page 16<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Marco}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Le_Grand_David&diff=59338Le Grand David2012-12-18T23:27:14Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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<div>'''Le Grand David and His Spectacular Magic Company''' was the longest consecutively running stage magic show in the world, it ran for 35 years. The show was the brainchild of (Cesareo Pelaez), a Professor of Psychology at Salem University and a life time lover of magic . Pelaez, along with a group of friends, many who were past students, came together to purchase The Cabot St. Cinema Theatre in Beverly MA. in 1976. On Feb 20th, 1977, the first 'LeGrand David' Show debuted at the Cabot. Two hours of live stage magic with a cast that varied over the years to as many as 50+ performers and backstage people. The family-oriented stage magic show ran on most Sundays at the Cabot Street Cinema Theatre from late September to early June from 1977-2012. In the 1980s the company got together to purchase a second theatre in town called the Larcom Theatre and soon began presenting a totally different show of grand illusion and wonder.<br />
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The name Le Grand David, was actually the character name of ([[David Bull]]) who began as an apprentice to Marco in the early 1970s. Marco the Magi was the character name of Cesareo Pelaez. And 'His Own Spectacular Magic Company' comprised all the fellow artists and performers and crew. To the audience however they were truly all 'LeGrand David', which was pronouned 'DAH-VEED'. <br />
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The show itself found it's inspiration from the boyhood days of Cesareo Pelaez. As a boy in Cuba, his father would take him to see all the traveling magic companies that visited the island. Pelaez would see Chang, Richiardi Sr., Fu Manchu and many others. But it was the magic of Fu-Manchu that most impressed the young Cesareo. Other theatrical shows as well as music and dance had their influence on Cesareo and he soon put together his own variety show with neighborhood children. In a way, he was laying the groundwork for a dream that would eventually be realized in Beverly Mass. <br />
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== References ==<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1980 August]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1984 January]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1986 January]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1987 May]]<br />
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[[Category:Shows]]</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=George_Waldo_Heller&diff=57971George Waldo Heller2012-10-15T04:01:02Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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'''George Waldo Heller''', claimed to be [[Robert Heller]]'s nephew, was a professional illusionist who toured Australia in 1889, 1891, & 1927.<ref>Linking Ring, July 1928</ref><ref>Poster in Magicol No. 58, page 10</ref>.<br />
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Little is known about George Waldo Heller. He immigrated to Australia in 1889 while touring with a group called Hiscock's Pavilion Company. He toured Australia, New Zealand, India and South Africa. When performing the magic became too much for him, he hired other magicians to tour and he presented moving pictures and also gave 'readings'. Later became a businessman and semi-pro magician.<ref> Magical Nights at the Theatre by Charles Waller (1980)</ref><br />
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Heller featured in his early days the illusions "Bridal Chamber", "Gone", "Cannon and Boxes" and "Black Art", and with his wife Maudeena a version of [[Second sight]], and Spirit Cabinet work. <ref>TOURING IN AUSTRALIA BEFORE THE TALKIES by WILL ALMA in : Perennial Mystics Vol. 08</ref><br />
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Angelo C. Palmer, the real brother of Robert Heller denied there was any relation to George Waldo Heller, whose real name was actually Robert Wezner.<ref>M.U.M. 1923</ref><br />
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{{See also|[[George Washington Heller]], a manufacturer and amateur magician.}} <br />
== References==<br />
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'''George Waldo Heller''', claimed to be [[Robert Heller]]'s nephew, was a professional illusionist who toured Australia in 1889, 1891, & 1927.<ref>Linking Ring, July 1928</ref><ref>Poster in Magicol No. 58, page 10</ref>.<br />
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Little is known about George Waldo Heller. He immigrated to Australia in 1889 while touring with a group called Hiscock's Pavilion Company. He toured Australia, New Zealand, India and South Africa. When performing the magic became too much for him, he hired other magicians to tour and he presented moving pictures and also gave 'readings'. Later became a businessman and semi-pro magician.<ref> Magical Nights at the Theatre by Charles Waller (1980)</ref><br />
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Heller featured in his early days the illusions "Bridal Chamber", "Gone", "Cannon and Boxes" and "Black Art", and with his wife Maudeena a version of [[Second sight]], and Spirit Cabinet work. <ref>TOURING IN AUSTRALIA BEFORE THE TALKIES by WILL ALMA in : Perennial Mystics Vol. 08</ref><br />
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Angelo C. Palmer, the real brother of Robert Heller denied there was any relation to George Waldo Heller, whose real name was actually Robert Wezner.<ref>M.U.M. 1923<br />
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{{See also|[[George Washington Heller]], a manufacturer and amateur magician.}} <br />
== References==<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Heller,George}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=George_Waldo_Heller&diff=57959George Waldo Heller2012-10-14T03:52:37Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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'''George Waldo Heller''', claimed to be [[Robert Heller]]'s nephew, was a professional illusionist who toured Australia in 1889, 1891, & 1927.<ref>Linking Ring, July 1928</ref><ref>Poster in Magicol No. 58, page 10</ref>.<br />
<br />
Little is known about George Heller. He immigrated to Australia in 1889 while touring with a group called Hiscock's Pavilion Company. He toured Australia, New Zealand, India and South Africa. When performing the magic became too much for him, he hired other magicians to tour and he presented moving pictures and also gave 'readings'. Later became a businessman and semi-pro magician.<ref> Magical Nights at the Theatre by Charles Waller (1980)</ref><br />
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Heller featured in his early days the illusions "Bridal Chamber", "Gone", "Cannon and Boxes" and "Black Art", and with his wife Maudeena a version of [[Second sight]], and Spirit Cabinet work. <ref>TOURING IN AUSTRALIA BEFORE THE TALKIES by WILL ALMA in : Perennial Mystics Vol. 08</ref><br />
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{{See also|[[George Washington Heller]], a manufacturer and amateur magician.}} <br />
== References==<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Heller,George}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Henry_Slade&diff=57957Henry Slade2012-10-13T21:46:46Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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| birth_place = Johnson Creek, New York<br />
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'''Henry Slade''' (1835-1905) was born in Johnson Creek, New York. He went by the name "Dr." Slade (although there has been no legitimate claim to that title) was one of the most colorful psychic mediums of his period. Slade claimed that his dead wife wrote him messages from "the Other Side."<br />
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He was credited (in the [[spiritualist]] publication, THE MEDIUM AND DAYBREAK, October 8, 1876) with discovering the phenomenon of spirit [[Slate Writing]] at the home of Mr. Gardiner Knapp of New Albany, Indiana, in the 1860s.<br />
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Slade was able to write messages with minute pieces of chalk in the fingers of either hand ([[Nail Writing]], with the toes of either foot and in his mouth. It was said he could mirror-write backwards as fast as one could dictate to him.<br />
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He lived in Michigan in 1860, later moving to New York. He achieved his greatest success after moving to London in July of 1876 on his way to Russia. <br />
He publicly offered a reward of $1,000 dollars to anyone who could prove that slate writing, as presented by him, was the result of trickery. However, Dr. Slade was exposed and more than once. Slade was exposed by biologist Edwin Lankester in England in 1876. Charles Darwin congratulated Lankester on exposing Slade. He received an initial harsh sentence. But the case was appealed and later dismissed. Slade quickly returned to the U.S.. But he was exposed yet again, this time by Remigius Weiss. Weiss caught Slade in the act and forced him to sign a confession of trickery.<br />
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Slade visited Australia, where his activities there were recorded in a book Rustlings in the Golden City by James Curtis (1894).<br />
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He amassed a fortune demonstrating his powers, estimated to be close to one million dollars, but lost it all and died in poverty. During the last years of his life Slade fell victim to alcohol addiction. In 1901, he was robbed and severely beaten in New York City, leaving partial paralysis of the right side of his body. Going into deep depression, he ending up at the Kellogg sanitarium at Battle Creek, Michigan. <br />
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The monument at his gravesite, erected by fellow spiritualists in Riverside Cemetery at Albion, Michigan states ''"Henry Slade, renowned throughout the world as the first spiritualist medium for the independent slate writing. Retired to spirit life September 8, 1905 after an earthly visit of 69 years, 5 months and 22 days. With toil now finished, with soul set free, he now enters eternity."''<br />
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* http://www.powerful-psychic-reading.com/henry-slade.html<br />
* http://www.spiritualist.tv/spiritualism/history/vol1chapter13.html<br />
* http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7111582<br />
* http://www.strangehorizons.com/2002/20020916/fourth_dimension.shtml<br />
* http://www.answers.com/topic/henry-slade<br />
* [[Hours with the Ghosts, Or, Nineteenth Century Witchcraft]] by [[Henry Ridgely Evans]] (1897)<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Slade}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Nate_Leipzig&diff=57692Nate Leipzig2012-09-30T19:33:44Z<p>Carnegiemagic: /* Books */</p>
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<div>'''Nate Leipzig''' ( 1873 - 1939) was one of the early pioneers of performing simple straight forward magic with normal objects and passing on the use of fancy boxes and gadgetry. His work influenced people like Dai Vernon, Roy Benson, John Scarne and others. <br />
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In the late 1800's Nate Leipziger saw a magician at a child's party and wanted to learn more about magic. He learned his craft from books and had the belief that magicians were supposed to develop their own techniques. So rather than perform the effects he learned from magic books he developed his own methods. Because of this, Nate Leipzig was amazing both lay audiences as well as magicians. One of his early creations was the Coin Roll, where a coin rolls over the back of the fingers. Nate's original version however had the coin not only rolling over the backs of the fingers, but the hand would be turned over and the coin would continue to roll on the palm up fingers as well. <br />
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Around 1901 Nate left his job as an optician and went into a partnership with William and [[Felix Berol]], who made rag pictures on a large easel. For a time he was known as "Nate Berol". This was not a magic act however and lasted for only two years. After this time, Nate got his own break into Vaudeville by filling in for magician Warren Keane at Proctors in NY. Audiences and agents were so impressed after his two days at Proctors that the famous agent William Morris arranged a tour for Nate to work the entire Keith Vaudeville Circuit.<br />
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It wasn't long before overseas contracts were coming in and Nate Leipzig would travel the globe with his act of sleight of hand magic and manipulation. When he went to Europe in 1906 he added technology to spice up his already amazing act. He used a Vitascope, which was an early movie projector to project a film on a screen of his hands presenting intricate manipulations. In this way, his audiences could see on a grand scale the amazing magic that came from his hands. One of the key moments on the film was when Leipzig demonstrated a move that he created, the coin roll over the fingers. No known copy of that film is known to exist today.<br />
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His stage act consisted of manipulation with Thimbles, Balls and Cards. He also presented card tricks like the Rising Cards. In addition, Nate presented magic with knives, canes, cigars, his Vest and other common and everyday objects. He was not a comedic performer but rather a gentlemen who presented magic to mystify his audience. His career lasted over 30 years. He died from cancer in 1939.<br />
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Possibly invented the [[Side Steal]]<br />
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He was recognized as one of the ten [[Card Stars of the U.S.A.]] in 1938.<br />
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==Books==<br />
* [[Thanks to Leipzig !]] written by [[Victor Farelli]] (1948)<br />
* [[Dai Vernon's Tribute to Nate Leipzig]] written by [[Lewis Ganson]] (1963)<br />
* [[Roy Benson by Starlight]] written by Levent and Todd Karr<br />
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== References ==<br />
* Who's Who in Magic, [[Sphinx]], Janurary, 1933<br />
* Obit [[The Linking Ring]], Vol. 19, no. 09, November 1939, page 671.<br />
* [http://www.miraclefactory.net/mpt/view.php?id=129&type=articles Nate Leipzig's Autobiography]<br />
* Obit, NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, October 14, 1939<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Leipzig}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Nate_Leipzig&diff=57691Nate Leipzig2012-09-30T18:36:04Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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<div>'''Nate Leipzig''' ( 1873 - 1939) was one of the early pioneers of performing simple straight forward magic with normal objects and passing on the use of fancy boxes and gadgetry. His work influenced people like Dai Vernon, Roy Benson, John Scarne and others. <br />
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In the late 1800's Nate Leipziger saw a magician at a child's party and wanted to learn more about magic. He learned his craft from books and had the belief that magicians were supposed to develop their own techniques. So rather than perform the effects he learned from magic books he developed his own methods. Because of this, Nate Leipzig was amazing both lay audiences as well as magicians. One of his early creations was the Coin Roll, where a coin rolls over the back of the fingers. Nate's original version however had the coin not only rolling over the backs of the fingers, but the hand would be turned over and the coin would continue to roll on the palm up fingers as well. <br />
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Around 1901 Nate left his job as an optician and went into a partnership with William and [[Felix Berol]], who made rag pictures on a large easel. For a time he was known as "Nate Berol". This was not a magic act however and lasted for only two years. After this time, Nate got his own break into Vaudeville by filling in for magician Warren Keane at Proctors in NY. Audiences and agents were so impressed after his two days at Proctors that the famous agent William Morris arranged a tour for Nate to work the entire Keith Vaudeville Circuit.<br />
<br />
It wasn't long before overseas contracts were coming in and Nate Leipzig would travel the globe with his act of sleight of hand magic and manipulation. When he went to Europe in 1906 he added technology to spice up his already amazing act. He used a Vitascope, which was an early movie projector to project a film on a screen of his hands presenting intricate manipulations. In this way, his audiences could see on a grand scale the amazing magic that came from his hands. One of the key moments on the film was when Leipzig demonstrated a move that he created, the coin roll over the fingers. No known copy of that film is known to exist today.<br />
<br />
His stage act consisted of manipulation with Thimbles, Balls and Cards. He also presented card tricks like the Rising Cards. In addition, Nate presented magic with knives, canes, cigars, his Vest and other common and everyday objects. He was not a comedic performer but rather a gentlemen who presented magic to mystify his audience. His career lasted over 30 years. He died from cancer in 1939.<br />
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Possibly invented the [[Side Steal]]<br />
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He was recognized as one of the ten [[Card Stars of the U.S.A.]] in 1938.<br />
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==Books==<br />
* [[Thanks to Leipzig !]] written by [[Victor Farelli]] (1948)<br />
* [[Dai Vernon's Tribute to Nate Leipzig]] written by [[Lewis Ganson]] (1963)<br />
* [[Roy Benson by Starlight}} written by Levent and Todd Karr<br />
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== References ==<br />
* Who's Who in Magic, [[Sphinx]], Janurary, 1933<br />
* Obit [[The Linking Ring]], Vol. 19, no. 09, November 1939, page 671.<br />
* [http://www.miraclefactory.net/mpt/view.php?id=129&type=articles Nate Leipzig's Autobiography]<br />
* Obit, NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, October 14, 1939<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Leipzig}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Long_Tack_Sam&diff=57550Long Tack Sam2012-09-23T16:06:47Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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<div>'''Long Tack Sam''' (1884-1961) was a world renowned magician, acrobat, and [[Vaudeville]] performer born in Northern China. <br />
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Comedian George Burns called him “the greatest act in all of vaudeville.” Orson Welles considered him one of his mentors. Long Tack Sam was friends with all the famous names of magic during his time, like Houdini, Malini, Leipzig, Vernon and others. <br />
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His magnificently dressed troupe played major cities across the globe in the early 1900's. On his first visit to the U.S. his troupe became the opening act for the Marx Brothers at the Palace Theatre in NYC. In fact, his act had the honor of performing at the Palace on 7 different occasions, more than any act in the history of the Palace.<br />
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His troupe went by many names of the years, Ten Kwais Troupe, The Imperial Pekinese Troupe and then eventually just by his name Long Tack Sam. The group of artists included acrobats, jugglers, dancers and of course Sam and his magic and comedic antics. He was known to be a master mimic and could speak in different dialects and languages. His magic include the Linking Rings, Rice Bowls, Doll’s House Illusion and his most famous feat, the production of a large bowl of water with fish. What made Sam’s presentation unique is that he did an in-air somersault just prior to the production. This flip in the air made the trick more impossible in appearance but also extremely difficult to perform.<br />
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Long Tack Sam performed all over the globe, but his favorite place to perform was Australia. Some even thought he was part Australian, probably due to his ability to mimic the language. Sam married an Austrian woman and they had three children, Mina, Poldi and Bobbie. The two daughters were both members of his cast, known by their stage names Meena and Neesa. Bobbie never became a member of the company.<br />
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In 1922 he became a member of [[Houdini's Magicians Club]]. Sam came out of retirement in 1958 to M.C. a show for the S.A.M. at the Roxy Theatre in NYC. He spent his last years in Linz, Austria, the hometown of his bride Leopoldini (known as Poldi). Long Tack Sam died in 1961 at the age of 76. Poldi died one year later.<ref>http://www.longtacksam.com/</ref><br />
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==Documentary film==<br />
The greatest source of historical information we have of the performer's life comes from a Canadian documentary The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam. Written, directed, researched and animated by Long Tack Sam's great-granddaughter Ann Marie Fleming, the story is an in-depth research of the man's life. Through six years of research and traveling the world to interview relatives, professional acrobats, and magic historians, Fleming uncovers many missing holes in the historical record of her great grandfather's life.<br />
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==Graphic Novel==<br />
In September 2007, The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam - an Illustrated Memoir by Ann Marie Fleming was published by Riverhead Books, a division of Penguin Publishing. The book expands on the information in the biographical film, and puts Long Tack Sam's life in a more historical context.<br />
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<div>'''Tommy Cooper''' (1921–1984) was a British prop comedian and magician. <br />
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His interest in magic began at the age of 8 when Tommy received a magic set as a gift. Though he was able to present magic normally, he chose instead to create a comedy act. There are a number of different stories about how the creation of his act came about, but suffice to say the character of the lovable magician who can't get a single trick to work was a winner.<br />
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Known as a fez-wearing magician whose tricks always seemed to go wrong. Tommy's career started while performing for the troops following World War 2. During the 1950's he appeared numerous times on British Television and in the 1960's he got his own show, first with Cooperama, then The Tommy Cooper Show and even into the 1970's he was still going strong. In 1984 he was appearing on the TV show LIVE From Her Majesty's when he suffered a heart attack during a televised performance. He uttered 'I don't feel well' and fell back against the curtain. Given the usual nature of his act, the audience took some time to realize that this really wasn't part of it. <ref>Obit [[Genii 1984 March]]</ref> {{Youtube Thumb|iU9PWCqEdPE|350}}<br />
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His brother David (born 1930) opened a magic shop in the 1960s in Buckinghamshire (now Berkshire) called D. & Z. Cooper's Magic Shop.<br />
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In Tommy Cooper's hometown of Caerphilly, there is a statue of Tommy that was dedicated a few years ago. Among the notables in attendance was Sir Anthony Hopkins who spoke of his admiration for Cooper and did a spot on impression of him as well.<br />
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== Books ==<br />
* Tommy Cooper: Always Leave Them Laughing By [[John Fisher]] (2006)<br />
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<div>'''Tommy Cooper''' (1921–1984) was a British prop comedian and magician. <br />
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His interest in magic began at the age of 8 when Tommy received a magic set as a gift. Though he was able to present magic normally, he chose instead to create a comedy act. There are a number of different stories about how the creation of his act came about, but suffice to say the character of the lovable magician who can't get a single trick to work was a winner.<br />
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Known as a fez-wearing magician whose tricks always seemed to go wrong. Tommy's career started while performing for the troops following World War 2. During the 1950's he appeared numerous times on British Television and in the 1960's he got his own show, first with Cooperama, then The Tommy Cooper Show and even into the 1970's he was still going strong. In 1984 he was appearing on the TV show LIVE From Her Majesty's when he suffered a heart attack during a televised performance. He uttered 'I don't feel well' and fell back against the curtain. Given the usual nature of his act, the audience took some time to realize that this really wasn't part of it. <ref>Obit [[Genii 1984 March]]</ref> {{Youtube Thumb|iU9PWCqEdPE|350}}<br />
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His brother David (born 1930) opened a magic shop in the 1960s in Buckinghamshire (now Berkshire) called D. & Z. Cooper's Magic Shop.<br />
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== Books ==<br />
* Tommy Cooper: Always Leave Them Laughing By [[John Fisher]] (2006)<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Cooper}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Adelaide_Herrmann&diff=56617Adelaide Herrmann2012-08-09T03:43:32Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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<div>'''Adelaide Herrmann''' (1854 - 1932) was chief assistant for her husband, [[Alexander Herrmann]]. She continued his show after his death with his nephew [[Leon Herrmann]]. She later created and starred in her own oriental act.<br />
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Adele Celine Scarcez (Adelaide) met Alexander Herrmann while he was performing at Egyptian Hall in England. At the time she was part of the Kiralfy’s Dance Troupe. She later learned to ride a Velocipede, which was a unusual kind of bicycle, which became a specialty act that she could perform.<br />
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The two would run into each other again a short time later and began a relationship. On March 27th, 1875 Alexander and Adelaide were married in NY.<br />
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Adelaide was quickly brought into the Herrmann act, though in the earliest days she actually dressed in male clothes and was referred to as “Mr. Alexander”. Eventually, her male clothes gave way to female attire as Adelaide became an important part in the illusions presented by Herrmann. Their version of the Aerial Suspension was called “The Slave Girl’s Dream” and they created a unique presentation for the effect. Other routines which featured Adelaide included the Spirit Cabinet, The Cremation Illusion, and an act where Adelaide was shot out of a cannon!<br />
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They enjoyed a busy and prosperous life together until Dec 17, 1896 when Alexander passed away in route to Bradford, PA. According the Adelaide, her husband had always intended to pass the show onto his nephew Leon Herrmann, so Adelaide summoned him from Europe to join her in a new show. Though he was a fine magician, Leon didn’t have the command of the language that Alexander had and therefore did not quite fill the shoes of the Great Herrmann. Leon and Adelaide performed together for three seasons and then split up and went their separate ways.<br />
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Adelaide soon returned to Vaudeville stages presenting her own solo act. She even learned difficult billiard ball manipulations and featured them in her show. She had a flair for beautiful costuming and also for developing clever twists to add to her show. She had a very successful solo career until 1926 when a warehouse fire destroyed all the Herrmann illusions and magic props and killed all the animals featured in her show.<br />
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With the help of fellow magicians, she was able to rebuild an act and continued to perform until her retirement from the stage in 1928.<ref>[[Adelaide Herrmann, Queen of Magic]]</ref> <br />
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Adelaide was one of the few magicians to perform the infamous [[Bullet catch]] trick, which had been an occasional feature of her husband's act. On January 19, 1897, a month after his death, she stood in his place in front of a firing squad at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. Publicity material describes her as catching six bullets fired at her by local militiamen.<ref>Cover [[Genii 2000 August]]</ref><br />
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==Books==<br />
*Adelaide Herrmann Queen of Magic (2012)<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.all-about-magicians.com/queen.html All About Magicians/Adelaide Herrmann]<br />
* http://www.adelaideherrmann.com/ <br />
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<div>'''Adelaide Herrmann''' (1854 - 1932) was chief assistant for her husband, [[Alexander Herrmann]]. She continued his show after his death with his nephew [[Leon Herrmann]]. She later created and starred in her own oriental act.<br />
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Adele Celine Scarcez (Adelaide) met Alexander Herrmann while he was performing at Egyptian Hall in England. At the time she was part of the Kiralfy’s Dance Troupe. She later learned to ride a Velocipede, which was a unusual kind of bicycle, which became a specialty act that she could perform.<br />
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The two would run into each other again a short time later and began a relationship. On March 27th, 1875 Alexander and Adelaide were married in NY.<br />
<br />
Adelaide was quickly brought into the Herrmann act, though in the earliest days she actually dressed in male clothes and was referred to as “Mr. Alexander”. Eventually, her male clothes gave way to female attire as Adelaide became an important part in the illusions presented by Herrmann. Their version of the Aerial Suspension was called “The Slave Girl’s Dream” and they created a unique presentation for the effect. Other routines which featured Adelaide included the Spirit Cabinet, The Cremation Illusion, and an act where Adelaide was shot out of a cannon!<br />
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They enjoyed a busy and prosperous life together until Dec 17, 1896 when Alexander passed away in route to Bradford, PA. According the Adelaide, her husband had always intended to pass the show onto his nephew Leon Herrmann, so Adelaide summoned him from Europe to join her in a new show. Though he was a fine magician, Leon didn’t have the command of the language that Alexander had and therefore did not quite fill the shoes of the Great Herrmann. Leon and Adelaide performed together for three seasons and then split up and went their separate ways.<br />
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Adelaide soon returned to Vaudeville stages presenting her own solo act. She even learned difficult billiard ball manipulations and featured them in her show. She had a flair for beautiful costuming and also for developing clever twists to add to her show. She had a very successful solo career until 1926 when a warehouse fire destroyed all the Herrmann illusions and magic props and killed all the animals featured in her show.<br />
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With the help of fellow magicians, she was able to rebuild an act and continued to perform until her retirement from the stage in 1928.<ref>Cover [[Adelaide Herrmann, Queen of Magic]]</ref> <br />
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Adelaide was one of the few magicians to perform the infamous [[Bullet catch]] trick, which had been an occasional feature of her husband's act. On January 19, 1897, a month after his death, she stood in his place in front of a firing squad at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. Publicity material describes her as catching six bullets fired at her by local militiamen.<ref>Cover [[Genii 2000 August]]</ref><br />
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==Books==<br />
*Adelaide Herrmann Queen of Magic (2012)<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Wikipedia}}<br />
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{{clear}}<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.all-about-magicians.com/queen.html All About Magicians/Adelaide Herrmann]<br />
* http://www.adelaideherrmann.com/ <br />
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<div>'''Adelaide Herrmann''' (1854 - 1932) was chief assistant for her husband, [[Alexander Herrmann]]. She continued his show after his death with his nephew [[Leon Herrmann]]. She later created and starred in her own oriental act.<br />
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Adele Celine Scarcez (Adelaide) met Alexander Herrmann while he was performing at Egyptian Hall in England. At the time she was part of the Kiralfy’s Dance Troupe. She later learned to ride a Velocipede, which was a unusual kind of bicycle, which became a specialty act that she could perform.<br />
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The two would run into each other again a short time later and began a relationship. On March 27th, 1875 Alexander and Adelaide were married in NY.<br />
<br />
Adelaide was quickly brought into the Herrmann act, though in the earliest days she actually dressed in male clothes and was referred to as “Mr. Alexander”. Eventually, her male clothes gave way to female attire as Adelaide became an important part in the illusions presented by Herrmann. Their version of the Aerial Suspension was called “The Slave Girl’s Dream” and they created a unique presentation for the effect. Other routines which featured Adelaide included the Spirit Cabinet, The Cremation Illusion, and an act where Adelaide was shot out of a cannon!<br />
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They enjoyed a busy and prosperous life together until Dec 17, 1896 when Alexander passed away in route to Bradford, PA. According the Adelaide, her husband had always intended to pass the show onto his nephew Leon Herrmann, so Adelaide summoned him from Europe to join her in a new show. Though he was a fine magician, Leon didn’t have the command of the language that Alexander had and therefore did not quite fill the shoes of the Great Herrmann. Leon and Adelaide performed together for three seasons and then split up and went their separate ways.<br />
<br />
Adelaide soon returned to Vaudeville stages presenting her own solo act. She even learned difficult billiard ball manipulations and featured them in her show. She had a flair for beautiful costuming and also for developing clever twists to add to her show. She had a very successful solo career until 1926 when a warehouse fire destroyed all the Herrmann illusions and magic props and killed all the animals featured in her show.<br />
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With the help of fellow magicians, she was able to rebuild an act and continued to perform until her retirement from the stage in 1928. <br />
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Adelaide was one of the few magicians to perform the infamous [[Bullet catch]] trick, which had been an occasional feature of her husband's act. On January 19, 1897, a month after his death, she stood in his place in front of a firing squad at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. Publicity material describes her as catching six bullets fired at her by local militiamen.<ref>Cover [[Genii 2000 August]]</ref><br />
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==Books==<br />
*Adelaide Herrmann Queen of Magic (2012)<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Wikipedia}}<br />
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{{clear}}<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.all-about-magicians.com/queen.html All About Magicians/Adelaide Herrmann]<br />
* http://www.adelaideherrmann.com/ <br />
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<div>[[Muscle Pass]], also known as the Anti-Gravity Coin, is a coin sleight which causes a coin to fly upwards out of your hand. It has a reputation for being difficult to learn and master. Magicians have talked about bruising and hurting their hands when trying to learn this move. <br />
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Probably first explained in [[Principles and Deceptions]] by [[Arthur Buckley]] in 1948, page 48 (Edition Gambler's Book Club, 1973).<br />
Apparently the effect is much older however because in the book "Adelaide Herrmann Queen of Magic" she describes her husband Alexander Herrmann performing the muscle pass in the 1890s.<br />
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[[Category:Coin Sleights]]</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Doc_Nixon&diff=56123Doc Nixon2012-07-16T00:20:13Z<p>Carnegiemagic: /* Reference */</p>
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'''Doc Nixon''' was a magic inventor, builder, writer, and performer, started out in vaudeville in the 1890s <br />
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Nixon a feature [[Vaudeville]] performer whose "Where Do the Ducks Go?" routine, Checker Cabinet, Spirit Paintings routines became standards of their day. <br />
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By 1900, he may have been operating the Jaynix Amusement Company (named for his middle initial "J" and "Nix" from "Nixon").<br />
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No one knows what happened to Doc Nixon after he was last sited some time around 1940. One story was that he had joined a religious order and retired to a monastery. [[Todd Karr]] has been researching and thinks he might know what happened.<br />
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==Valadon’s Show and Shanghai Mysteries==<br />
By 1906, he had become a professional magician, touring South America with a show heavily based on [[Valadon]]'s show. <br />
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In 1909, he traded his home in Brooklyn, NY to Okito in exchange for Okito's stage show.<br />
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He performed the Oriental show (called "Hong Kong Mysteries") under many names: "Neek Suen", "Neek Seun", "Ling Chan Yuen", "Dr. Omar", "Will Savant", "Willie Foo Lee", "Yuen Chan Foo", "Chan Omar", "Nixon-Okito", "Chang Foo Yuen", "Wjaynx", "Chanamar", "The Great Nixon", "Savant, the Japanese Magician", "Savant Nixon" and even "Chandu". He was very litigious, threatening suits against Count Beaumont (for stealing equipment), [[Henry Clive]] (for stealing his Spirit Painting act) and even Okito (for attempting to steal the "secret" of the Where Do the Ducks Go trick). Ironically, Where Do the Ducks Go was actually invented by [[Servais LeRoy]], and first performed by [[Dante]].<br />
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In 1922, Nixon sold the equipment and rights to "Hong Kong Mysteries" to [[Grover George]]. In 1924, Doc Nixon left magic to pursue a career in Radio, which apparently was short-lived. By 1927, despite having sold the rights and equipment of "Hong Kong Mysteries" to Grover George, he was back performing magic, this time under the title "Shanghai Mysteries".<br />
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==Vanished from the magical stage==<br />
In 1939, Nixon suddenly "vanished" from the magical stage.<br />
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Persistent rumors that he had abandoned all to become a Tibetan monk were never proven.<br />
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== Fictional? ==<br />
Nixon was providing game machines at the Pan American Exposition. When President McKinley was assassinated at the fair, Nixon was the second on the scene to assist the fatally wounded President. Supposedly he was an agent of The Seven Circle, a secret organization involved in the attempt of trying to protect the American president of the plot for his murder. <br />
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==Reference==<br />
* http://en.metapedia.org/wiki/Doc_Nixon<br />
* [[The Life and Mysteries of the Celebrated Dr. Q.]] in 1921. <br />
* http://geniimagazine.com/magicpedia/Magic:_A_Pictorial_History_of_Conjurers_in_the_Theater<br />
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'''Doc Nixon''' was a magic inventor, builder, writer, and performer, started out in vaudeville in the 1890s <br />
<br />
Nixon a feature [[Vaudeville]] performer whose "Where Do the Ducks Go?" routine, Checker Cabinet, Spirit Paintings routines became standards of their day. <br />
<br />
By 1900, he may have been operating the Jaynix Amusement Company (named for his middle initial "J" and "Nix" from "Nixon").<br />
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No one knows what happened to Doc Nixon after he was last sited some time around 1940. One story was that he had joined a religious order and retired to a monastery. [[Todd Karr]] has been researching and thinks he might know what happened.<br />
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==Valadon’s Show and Shanghai Mysteries==<br />
By 1906, he had become a professional magician, touring South America with a show heavily based on [[Valadon]]'s show. <br />
<br />
In 1909, he traded his home in Brooklyn, NY to Okito in exchange for Okito's stage show.<br />
<br />
He performed the Oriental show (called "Hong Kong Mysteries") under many names: "Neek Suen", "Neek Seun", "Ling Chan Yuen", "Dr. Omar", "Will Savant", "Willie Foo Lee", "Yuen Chan Foo", "Chan Omar", "Nixon-Okito", "Chang Foo Yuen", "Wjaynx", "Chanamar", "The Great Nixon", "Savant, the Japanese Magician", "Savant Nixon" and even "Chandu". He was very litigious, threatening suits against Count Beaumont (for stealing equipment), [[Henry Clive]] (for stealing his Spirit Painting act) and even Okito (for attempting to steal the "secret" of the Where Do the Ducks Go trick). Ironically, Where Do the Ducks Go was actually invented by [[Servais LeRoy]], and first performed by [[Dante]].<br />
<br />
In 1922, Nixon sold the equipment and rights to "Hong Kong Mysteries" to [[Grover George]]. In 1924, Doc Nixon left magic to pursue a career in Radio, which apparently was short-lived. By 1927, despite having sold the rights and equipment of "Hong Kong Mysteries" to Grover George, he was back performing magic, this time under the title "Shanghai Mysteries".<br />
<br />
==Vanished from the magical stage==<br />
In 1939, Nixon suddenly "vanished" from the magical stage.<br />
<br />
Persistent rumors that he had abandoned all to become a Tibetan monk were never proven.<br />
<br />
== Fictional? ==<br />
Nixon was providing game machines at the Pan American Exposition. When President McKinley was assassinated at the fair, Nixon was the second on the scene to assist the fatally wounded President. Supposedly he was an agent of The Seven Circle, a secret organization involved in the attempt of trying to protect the American president of the plot for his murder. <br />
<br />
==Reference==<br />
* http://en.metapedia.org/wiki/Doc_Nixon<br />
* [[The Life and Mysteries of the Celebrated Dr. Q.]] in 1921. <br />
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[[Category:Biographies]]<br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:Nixon,Doc}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Doc_Nixon&diff=56121Doc Nixon2012-07-16T00:17:23Z<p>Carnegiemagic: /* Valadon’s Show and Shanghai Misteries */</p>
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'''Doc Nixon''' was a magic inventor, builder, writer, and performer, started out in vaudeville in the 1890s <br />
<br />
Nixon a feature [[Vaudeville]] performer whose "Where Do the Ducks Go?" routine, Checker Cabinet, Spirit Paintings routines became standards of their day. <br />
<br />
By 1900, he may have been operating the Jaynix Amusement Company (named for his middle initial "J" and "Nix" from "Nixon").<br />
<br />
No one knows what happened to Doc Nixon after he was last sited some time around 1940. One story was that he had joined a religious order and retired to a monastery. [[Todd Karr]] has been researching and thinks he might know what happened.<br />
<br />
==Valadon’s Show and Shanghai Misteries==<br />
By 1906, he had become a professional magician, touring South America with a show heavily based on [[Valadon]]'s show. <br />
<br />
In 1909, he traded his home in Brooklyn, NY to Okito in exchange for Okito's stage show.<br />
<br />
He performed the Oriental show (called "Hong Kong Mysteries") under many names: "Neek Suen", "Neek Seun", "Ling Chan Yuen", "Dr. Omar", "Will Savant", "Willie Foo Lee", "Yuen Chan Foo", "Chan Omar", "Nixon-Okito", "Chang Foo Yuen", "Wjaynx", "Chanamar", "The Great Nixon", "Savant, the Japanese Magician", "Savant Nixon" and even "Chandu". He was very litigious, threatening suits against Count Beaumont (for stealing equipment), [[Henry Clive]] (for stealing his Spirit Painting act) and even Okito (for attempting to steal the "secret" of the Where Do the Ducks Go trick). Ironically, Where Do the Ducks Go was actually invented by [[Servais LeRoy]], and first performed by [[Dante]].<br />
<br />
In 1922, Nixon sold the equipment and rights to "Hong Kong Mysteries" to [[Grover George]]. In 1924, Doc Nixon left magic to pursue a career in Radio, which apparently was short-lived. By 1927, despite having sold the rights and equipment of "Hong Kong Mysteries" to Grover George, he was back performing magic, this time under the title "Shanghai Mysteries".<br />
<br />
==Vanished from the magical stage==<br />
In 1939, Nixon suddenly "vanished" from the magical stage.<br />
<br />
Persistent rumors that he had abandoned all to become a Tibetan monk were never proven.<br />
<br />
== Fictional? ==<br />
Nixon was providing game machines at the Pan American Exposition. When President McKinley was assassinated at the fair, Nixon was the second on the scene to assist the fatally wounded President. Supposedly he was an agent of The Seven Circle, a secret organization involved in the attempt of trying to protect the American president of the plot for his murder. <br />
<br />
==Reference==<br />
* http://en.metapedia.org/wiki/Doc_Nixon<br />
* [[The Life and Mysteries of the Celebrated Dr. Q.]] in 1921. <br />
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[[Category:American magicians]]<br />
[[Category:Biographies]]<br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:Nixon,Doc}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Doc_Nixon&diff=56120Doc Nixon2012-07-16T00:09:18Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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'''Doc Nixon''' was a magic inventor, builder, writer, and performer, started out in vaudeville in the 1890s <br />
<br />
Nixon a feature [[Vaudeville]] performer whose "Where Do the Ducks Go?" routine, Checker Cabinet, Spirit Paintings routines became standards of their day. <br />
<br />
By 1900, he may have been operating the Jaynix Amusement Company (named for his middle initial "J" and "Nix" from "Nixon").<br />
<br />
No one knows what happened to Doc Nixon after he was last sited some time around 1940. One story was that he had joined a religious order and retired to a monastery. [[Todd Karr]] has been researching and thinks he might know what happened.<br />
<br />
==Valadon’s Show and Shanghai Misteries==<br />
By 1906, he had become a professional magician, touring South America with a show heavily based on [[Valadon]]'s show. <br />
<br />
In 1909, he traded his home in Brooklyn, NY to Okito in exchange for Okito's stage show.<br />
<br />
He performed the Oriental show (called "Hong Kong Mysteries" or "Shanghai Mysteries") under many names: "Neek Suen", "Neek Seun", "Ling Chan Yuen", "Dr. Omar", "Will Savant", "Willie Foo Lee", "Yuen Chan Foo", "Chan Omar", "Nixon-Okito", "Chang Foo Yuen", "Wjaynx", "Chanamar", "The Great Nixon", "Savant, the Japanese Magician", "Savant Nixon" and even "Chandu". He was very litigious, threatening suits against Count Beaumont (for stealing equipment), [[Henry Clive]] (for stealing his Spirit Painting act) and even Okito (for attempting to steal the "secret" of the Where Do the Ducks Go trick). Ironically, Where Do the Ducks Go was actually invented by [[Servais LeRoy]], and first performed by [[Dante]].<br />
<br />
==Vanished from the magical stage==<br />
In 1939, Nixon suddenly "vanished" from the magical stage.<br />
<br />
Persistent rumors that he had abandoned all to become a Tibetan monk were never proven.<br />
<br />
== Fictional? ==<br />
Nixon was providing game machines at the Pan American Exposition. When President McKinley was assassinated at the fair, Nixon was the second on the scene to assist the fatally wounded President. Supposedly he was an agent of The Seven Circle, a secret organization involved in the attempt of trying to protect the American president of the plot for his murder. <br />
<br />
==Reference==<br />
* http://en.metapedia.org/wiki/Doc_Nixon<br />
* [[The Life and Mysteries of the Celebrated Dr. Q.]] in 1921. <br />
<br />
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[[Category:American magicians]]<br />
[[Category:Biographies]]<br />
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'''Doc Nixon''' was a magic inventor, builder, writer, and performer, started out in vaudeville in the 1890s <br />
<br />
Nixon a feature [[Vaudeville]] performer whose "Where Do the Ducks Go?" routine, Checker Cabinet, Spirit Paintings routines became standards of their day. <br />
<br />
By 1900, he may have been operating the Jaynix Amusement Company (named for his middle initial "J" and "Nix" from "Nixon").<br />
<br />
No one knows what happened to Doc Nixon after he was last sited some time around 1940. One story was that he had joined a religious order and retired to a monastery. [[Todd Karr]] has been researching and thinks he might know what happened.<br />
<br />
==Valadon’s Show and Shanghai Misteries==<br />
By 1906, he had become a professional magician, touring South America with a show heavily based on [[Valadon]]'s show. <br />
<br />
In 1909, he traded his home in Brooklyn, NY to Okito in exchange for Okito's stage show.<br />
<br />
He performed the Oriental show (called "Hong Kong Mysteries" or "Shanghai Mysteries") under many names: "Neek Suen", "Neek Seun", "Ling Chan Yuen", "Dr. Omar", "Will Savant", "Willie Foo Lee", "Yuen Chan Foo", "Chan Omar", "Nixon-Okito", "Chang Foo Yuen", "Wjaynx", "Chanamar", "The Great Nixon", "Savant, the Japanese Magician", "Savant Nixon" and even "Chandu". He was very litigious, threatening suits against Count Beaumont (for stealing equipment), [[Henry Clive]] (for stealing his Spirit Painting act) and even Okito (for attempting to steal the "secret" of the Where Do the Ducks Go trick). Ironically, Where Do the Ducks Go was actually invented by [[Servais LeRoy]], and first performed by [[Dante]].<br />
<br />
==Vanished from the magical stage==<br />
In 1939, Nixon suddenly "vanished" from the magical stage.<br />
<br />
Persistent rumors that he had abandoned all to become a Tibetan monk were never proven.<br />
<br />
== Fictional? ==<br />
Nixon was providing game machines at the Pan American Exposition. When President McKinley was assassinated at the fair, Nixon was the second on the scene to assist the fatally wounded President. Supposedly he was an agent of The Seven Circle, a secret organization involved in the attempt of trying to protect the American president of the plot for his murder. <br />
<br />
==Reference==<br />
* http://en.metapedia.org/wiki/Doc_Nixon<br />
* [[The Life and Mysteries of the Celebrated Dr. Q.]] in 1921. <br />
<br />
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[[Category:American magicians]]<br />
[[Category:Biographies]]<br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:Nixon,Doc}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Grover_George&diff=56118Grover George2012-07-16T00:00:33Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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''''Grover George'''' (Aug 18, 1887 - Sep 14,1958) was born in Zanesville Ohio and got interested in magic at an early age. He performed his first magic show for a school in his hometown and eventually put himself through college by performing magic. In the 1920's George decided to step up his game by upgrading his show and taking it to the larger first class theatres. He purchased the equipment and rights [[Doc Nixon's|William "Doc" Nixon]] act called 'Hong Kong Mysteries' and then formed the Mysteries Production Company. A young [[Paul Rosini]] was taken on as an assistant around 1923. He struggled with an American Tour because [[Howard Thurston]], fearing competition, told theatres that if they booked George, they would not ever have Thurston on their stage again. <br />
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In 1924, Grover George decided to embark on a South American Tour starting with Cuba and then Central and South America. His tour was a huge success. He returned to the United States in 1929 and performed in second rate venues until he eventually returned to South America. George retired in Sao Paulo, Brazil to run a successful business manufacturing projection machines for theaters and was also involved in Brazilian TV.<br />
<br />
Due to the fact his American Tour never panned out, his posters remained at the Otis Litho Company and were later purchased by magic dealer George Heaney. In the 1980s, the posters were discovered in a barn in Wisconsin. Today Grover George's memory survives due to his magnificent posters.<br />
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[[Category:Biographies]]<br />
[[Category:Professional magicians]]<br />
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''''Grover George'''' (1887 - 1958) was born in Zanesville Ohio and got interested in magic at an early age. He performed his first magic show for a school in his hometown and eventually put himself through college by performing magic. In the 1920's George decided to step up his game by upgrading his show and taking it to the larger first class theatres. He purchased the equipment and rights [[Doc Nixon's|William "Doc" Nixon]] act called 'Hong Kong Mysteries' and then formed the Mysteries Production Company. A young [[Paul Rosini]] was taken on as an assistant around 1923. He struggled with an American Tour because [[Howard Thurston]], fearing competition, told theatres that if they booked George, they would not ever have Thurston on their stage again. <br />
<br />
In 1924, Grover George decided to embark on a South American Tour starting with Cuba and then Central and South America. His tour was a huge success. He returned to the United States in 1929 and performed in second rate venues until he eventually returned to South America. George retired in Sao Paulo, Brazil to run a successful business manufacturing projection machines for theaters and was also involved in Brazilian TV.<br />
<br />
Due to the fact his American Tour never panned out, his posters remained at the Otis Litho Company and were later purchased by magic dealer George Heaney. In the 1980s, the posters were discovered in a barn in Wisconsin. Today Grover George's memory survives due to his magnificent posters.<br />
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[[Category:Biographies]]<br />
[[Category:Professional magicians]]<br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:George}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Frederick_Culpitt&diff=55987Frederick Culpitt2012-07-10T02:58:29Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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<div>'''Frederick Culpitt''' (May 9, 1877 - October 8, 1944), born Frederic Willis Culpitt at Camberwell, South London was a British performer and stage manager of the [[Egyptian Hall]]. He achieved stage success in the early part of the 20th century with a comedy magic act and is also notable as the first magician to appear on a regularly scheduled television show.<br />
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His interest in magic began at the age of eight and he continued to practice this craft up until he was of an age to take on full time employment. His parents had arranged a job for Fred in the British Govt, but he declined and went the route of conjurer. Culpitt presented an act with was made up card manipulations, scarf tricks and livestock effects. He also presented a comedy turn using chapeaugraphy. He was very successful touring the Music Halls but shifted to becoming a Society Entertainer. He later became stage director at Maskelyne's St. Georges Hall theatre as well as a regular performer there. <br />
<br />
He was a frequent contributor to The Magic Wand Quarterly and also wrote articles for The Linking Ring. <br />
<br />
For several years he adopted the stage name '''Cull Pitt'''.<br />
<br />
He was one of the first magicians to perform on television in 1936 when appearing on October 1st in London on the first BBC daily TV program.<ref>http://www.apts.org.uk/oct-36.htm</ref> Fred Culpitt died of a heart attack on October 8th, 1944.<br />
His wife, Jan Glenrose, was his assistant.<ref>[[Genii 1997 October]] The Most Popular Illusion in History By [[David Charvet]]</ref><ref>Fred Culpitt - A Brief Biography By [[Val Andrews]] (2000)</ref><br />
<br />
== Contributions to Magic ==<br />
*[[Doll House]] Illusion (c. 1926)<br />
*Bathing Beauty Trick<br />
*[[Sucker Silk-to-Egg]]<br />
<br />
== Books==<br />
* [[Laughter and Legerderman]] (1928)<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{Wikipedia}}<br />
<references /><br />
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[[Category:Biographies]]<br />
[[Category:British magicians]]<br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:Culpitt}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Frederick_Culpitt&diff=55986Frederick Culpitt2012-07-10T02:57:58Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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<div>'''Frederick Culpitt''' (May 9, 1877 - October 8, 1944), born Frederic Willis Culpitt at Camberwell, South London was a British performer and stage manager of the [[Egyptian Hall]]. He achieved stage success in the early part of the 20th century with a comedy magic act and is also notable as the first magician to appear on a regularly scheduled television show.<br />
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His interest in magic began at the age of eight and he continued to practice this craft up until he was of an age to take on full time employment. His parents had arranged a job for Fred in the British Govt, but he declined and went the route of conjurer. Culpitt presented an act with was made up card manipulations, scarf tricks and livestock effects. He also presented a comedy turn using chapeaugraphy. He was very successful touring the Music Halls but shifted to becoming a Society Entertainer. He later became stage director at Maskelyne's St. Georges Hall theatre as well as a regular performer there. </ref>[[The Showman 1901 June]]<br />
<br />
He was a frequent contributor to The Magic Wand Quarterly and also wrote articles for The Linking Ring. <br />
<br />
For several years he adopted the stage name '''Cull Pitt'''.<br />
<br />
He was one of the first magicians to perform on television in 1936 when appearing on October 1st in London on the first BBC daily TV program.<ref>http://www.apts.org.uk/oct-36.htm</ref> Fred Culpitt died of a heart attack on October 8th, 1944.<br />
His wife, Jan Glenrose, was his assistant.<ref>[[Genii 1997 October]] The Most Popular Illusion in History By [[David Charvet]]</ref><ref>Fred Culpitt - A Brief Biography By [[Val Andrews]] (2000)</ref><br />
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== Contributions to Magic ==<br />
*[[Doll House]] Illusion (c. 1926)<br />
*Bathing Beauty Trick<br />
*[[Sucker Silk-to-Egg]]<br />
<br />
== Books==<br />
* [[Laughter and Legerderman]] (1928)<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{Wikipedia}}<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
[[Category:Biographies]]<br />
[[Category:British magicians]]<br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:Culpitt}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Frederick_Culpitt&diff=55985Frederick Culpitt2012-07-10T02:56:43Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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<div>'''Frederick Culpitt''' (May 9, 1877 - October 8, 1944), born Frederic Willis Culpitt at Camberwell, South London was a British performer and stage manager of the [[Egyptian Hall]]. He achieved stage success in the early part of the 20th century with a comedy magic act and is also notable as the first magician to appear on a regularly scheduled television show.<br />
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His interest in magic began at the age of eight and he continued to practice this craft up until he was of an age to take on full time employment. His parents had arranged a job for Fred in the British Govt, but he declined and went the route of conjurer. Culpitt presented an act with was made up card manipulations, scarf tricks and livestock effects. He also presented a comedy turn using chapeaugraphy. He was very successful touring the Music Halls but shifted to becoming a Society Entertainer. He later became stage director at Maskelyne's St. Georges Hall theatre as well as a regular performer there. <ref>[[The Showman 1901 June]]<br />
<br />
He was a frequent contributor to The Magic Wand Quarterly and also wrote articles for The Linking Ring. <br />
<br />
For several years he adopted the stage name '''Cull Pitt'''.<br />
<br />
He was one of the first magicians to perform on television in 1936 when appearing on October 1st in London on the first BBC daily TV program.<ref>http://www.apts.org.uk/oct-36.htm</ref> Fred Culpitt died of a heart attack on October 8th, 1944.<br />
His wife, Jan Glenrose, was his assistant.<ref>[[Genii 1997 October]] The Most Popular Illusion in History By [[David Charvet]]</ref><ref>Fred Culpitt - A Brief Biography By [[Val Andrews]] (2000)</ref><br />
<br />
== Contributions to Magic ==<br />
*[[Doll House]] Illusion (c. 1926)<br />
*Bathing Beauty Trick<br />
*[[Sucker Silk-to-Egg]]<br />
<br />
== Books==<br />
* [[Laughter and Legerderman]] (1928)<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{Wikipedia}}<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
[[Category:Biographies]]<br />
[[Category:British magicians]]<br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:Culpitt}}</div>Carnegiemagichttps://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ellis_Stanyon&diff=55959Ellis Stanyon2012-07-09T02:39:13Z<p>Carnegiemagic: </p>
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<div>William Ellis Stanyon (January 1870 - September 1951), born in Leicestershire, England was a professional magician and magic dealer in London. <br />
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Stanyon became interested in magic after seeing a magic show at his school and getting a copy of Professor Hoffmann's[[Modern Magic]].<br />
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Ellis Stanyon started his first periodical known as 'Stanyon's Serials' in 1899. A year later he published-edited [[Stanyon's Magic]]. In the first issue of Magic he set out his intention which was to‚ 'popularize the Art of Sleight of Hand'. His periodical was 8 pages per issue and contained, news, tricks, reviews and gossip, as well as advertisements. It was first published in October 1900 and ran for 177 issues (1400+ pages) with a break during the 1914-1918 war and the final issue was published in June 1920. After his death in 1951, Stanyon's son Cyril took over the magic business.<br />
== Bibliography ==<br />
* [[Conjuring for Amateurs]] (1897)<br />
* [[Conjuring with Cards]] (1898)<br />
* [[Magic or Conjuring for Amateurs]] (1901) (Compilation of his first two books)<br />
* [[Stanyon's Serial Lessons in Conjuring]] (1899 - 1912)<br />
* Hand Shadows<br />
* [[Stanyon's Magic]] (periodicals)<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Wikipedia}}<br />
*[http://magicref.tripod.com/bookssz/stanyonellismagic.htm Ellis Stanyon MAGIC bibliography]<br />
*[http://www.juggling.org/papers/stanyon/new-juggling-tricks.html New Juggling Tricks, Stanyon, 1901]<br />
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<div>William Ellis Stanyon (January 1870 - September 1951), born in Leicestershire, England was a professional magician and magic dealer in London. <br />
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Stanyon became interested in magic after seeing a magic show at his school and getting a copy of Professor Hoffmann's[[Modern Magic]].<br />
<br />
Ellis Stanyon started his first periodical known as 'Stanyon's Serials' in 1899. A year later he published-edited [[Stanyon's Magic]]. In the first issue of Magic he set out his intention which was to‚ 'popularize the Art of Sleight of Hand'. His periodical was 8 pages per issue and contained, news, tricks, reviews and gossip, as well as advertisements. It was first published in October 1900 and ran for 177 issues (1400+ pages) with a break during the 1914-1918 war and the final issue was published in June 1920. <br />
== Bibliography ==<br />
* [[Conjuring for Amateurs]] (1897)<br />
* [[Conjuring with Cards]] (1898)<br />
* [[Magic or Conjuring for Amateurs]] (1901) (Compilation of his first two books)<br />
* [[Stanyon's Serial Lessons in Conjuring]] (1899 - 1812)<br />
* Hand Shadows<br />
* [[Stanyon's Magic]] (periodicals)<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Wikipedia}}<br />
*[http://magicref.tripod.com/bookssz/stanyonellismagic.htm Ellis Stanyon MAGIC bibliography]<br />
*[http://www.juggling.org/papers/stanyon/new-juggling-tricks.html New Juggling Tricks, Stanyon, 1901]<br />
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