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'''Don Alan''' (February 22, 1926 - April 15, 1999), born Donald Alan McWethy was a pioneer in close-up magic on television.
 
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== Biography ==
 
== Biography ==
 
Alan appeared on his own daytime TV show called Magic. Then worked as "Sir Dono" on Princess Mary Hartline's Magic Castle morning show.  Alan also appeared on other television shows including The [[Ed Sullivan Show]], [[Playboy After Dark]], [[The Tonight Show]], [[Mike Douglas]], [[Dick Cavett]] and Garry Moore.
 
Alan appeared on his own daytime TV show called Magic. Then worked as "Sir Dono" on Princess Mary Hartline's Magic Castle morning show.  Alan also appeared on other television shows including The [[Ed Sullivan Show]], [[Playboy After Dark]], [[The Tonight Show]], [[Mike Douglas]], [[Dick Cavett]] and Garry Moore.
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In the 1960s, he hosted his own TV show, [[Don Alan's Magic Ranch]].  
 
In the 1960s, he hosted his own TV show, [[Don Alan's Magic Ranch]].  
  
He is best known for his presentations of the [[Chop Cup]], [[Invisible Deck]], [[Rising Cards]], [[Benson Bowl]] and his many kicker endings that he liked to use.<ref>[http://www.magicnook.com/forum/bioAB.htm Brief Biography]</ref>
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He is best known for his presentations of the [[Chop Cup]], [[Invisible Deck]], [[Rising Cards]], [[Benson Bowl]], [[Ranch Bird]], and his many kicker endings that he liked to use.<ref>[http://www.magicnook.com/forum/bioAB.htm Brief Biography]</ref>
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== Books ==
 
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*''[[Don Alan's Devano Card Rise]]'', [[Ron Bauer]], ''[[Ron Bauer Private Studies Special Edition]]'' (1999)
 
* [[In a Class by Himself: the Legacy of Don Alan]] by [[Books by Jon Racherbaumer | Jon Racherbaumer]], published by [[Books published by L&L | L&L]], 2000
 
* [[In a Class by Himself: the Legacy of Don Alan]] by [[Books by Jon Racherbaumer | Jon Racherbaumer]], published by [[Books published by L&L | L&L]], 2000
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*''[[The Complete Don Alan’s Chop Cup]]'', Ron Bauer, ''Ron Bauer Private Studies Special Edition'' (2005)
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*''[[Don Alan's Sneaky Nudist Rides Again]]'', Ron Bauer, No. 24 in the ''[[Ron Bauer Private Studies Series]]'' (not yet released)
  
 
== Videos ==
 
== Videos ==
* Don Alan, Volume 28: The Greater Magic Video Library (1988) [[Stevens Magic Emporium]]
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* ''[[Don Alan: How to Earn a Living]]'', ''The Greater Magic Video Library, Vol. 28'' (1988, VHS, [[Stevens Magic Emporium]])
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** ''[[Don Alan (DVD)|Don Alan]]'', ''The Greater Magic Video Library, Vol. 28'' (2004, DVD, [[Twin Cities Magic]])
  
 
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Revision as of 04:04, 28 January 2015

For the 2004 DVD release of The Greater Magic Video Library, Vol. 28, see Don Alan (DVD).
Don Alan
BornDonald Alan McWethy
February 22, 1926
USA
DiedApril 15, 1999 (age 73)
Resting placeLakeside Cemetery in Colon, Michigan.
CategoriesBooks by Don Alan

Don Alan (February 22, 1926 - April 15, 1999), born Donald Alan McWethy was a pioneer in close-up magic on television.

Biography

Alan appeared on his own daytime TV show called Magic. Then worked as "Sir Dono" on Princess Mary Hartline's Magic Castle morning show. Alan also appeared on other television shows including The Ed Sullivan Show, Playboy After Dark, The Tonight Show, Mike Douglas, Dick Cavett and Garry Moore.

In the 1960s, he hosted his own TV show, Don Alan's Magic Ranch.

He is best known for his presentations of the Chop Cup, Invisible Deck, Rising Cards, Benson Bowl, Ranch Bird, and his many kicker endings that he liked to use.[1]

Books

By

About

Videos

References

  1. Brief Biography