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"Senator" | '''"Senator" Clarke Crandall''' (1906-1975) was an American comedy magician and magic dealer. He developed funny routines for such effects as the Card Duck and the Cups and Balls. | ||
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In 1957, Al Sharpe sold his "Studio of Magic" shop to | In 1957, [[Al Sharpe]] sold his "Studio of Magic" shop to Crandall, who ran it for two years before closing it. | ||
He was a host at the [[Magic Castle]], introducing the acts and fended off people who were improperly attired (there is a strict dress code). He was the original grumpy old man and his wit and sarcasm were accepted and expected by all. He would do a weekly X-rated show on Saturday nights at midnight. | He was a host at the [[Magic Castle]], introducing the acts and fended off people who were improperly attired (there is a strict dress code). He was the original grumpy old man and his wit and sarcasm were accepted and expected by all. He would do a weekly X-rated show on Saturday nights at midnight.<ref>Cover [[Genii 1969 March]]</ref> | ||
He wrote a column for The [[New Tops]] called "It's A Mystery To Me." | He wrote a column for The [[New Tops]] called "It's A Mystery To Me." | ||
Abbott's Get-Together presents the "Senator Crandall Award" for | The [[Abbott's Get-Together]] presents the "Senator Crandall Award" for comedy excellence each year. | ||
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Revision as of 09:56, 1 April 2012
"Senator" Clarke Crandall (1906-1975) was an American comedy magician and magic dealer. He developed funny routines for such effects as the Card Duck and the Cups and Balls.
| Clarke Crandall | |
 Cover Genii 1969 March | |
| Born | 1906 USA |
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| Died | 1975 |
In 1957, Al Sharpe sold his "Studio of Magic" shop to Crandall, who ran it for two years before closing it.
He was a host at the Magic Castle, introducing the acts and fended off people who were improperly attired (there is a strict dress code). He was the original grumpy old man and his wit and sarcasm were accepted and expected by all. He would do a weekly X-rated show on Saturday nights at midnight.[1]
He wrote a column for The New Tops called "It's A Mystery To Me."
The Abbott's Get-Together presents the "Senator Crandall Award" for comedy excellence each year.
Books
- Now You Can Get The Best of "Senator" Crandall (1969)
- How To Stack Dice for Fun and No Profit (1974)
- Crandall's Comments (1974)
References
- ↑ Cover Genii 1969 March