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| − | [[Don Lawton]] was a former magic dealer, lecturer, early television pitchman | + | [[Don Lawton]] was a former magic dealer, lecturer, early television pitchman & a fixture at the [[Magic Castle]]. |
| − | This highly entertaining magician impacted on St. Louis for 20 years, as performer, seller | + | This highly entertaining magician impacted on St. Louis for 20 years, as performer, seller & demonstrator of magic at 4 different shops. His comedic magic style also earned him extended contracts for personnel appearance & TV commercials. |
| − | Lawton started selling magic at | + | Lawton started selling magic at Will Lindhorst magic den, & also had a little magic shop in the back of his [[St. Louis]] home at one time & he was known for performing effects such as [[Disecto]], the [[Egg Bag]] & [[Clippo]]. Don also sold magic at [[St. Louis Magic Studio]] & [[Towne House magic]] shop. |
| − | In 1947, Lawton kept busy by incorporating magic into live television advertisements for Falstaff Beer. Later, he used coffee cans to create a passé-passé trick for Old Judge Coffee. Lawton was assisted with over 50 live television commercials for Old Judge, using such props as the Milk Pitcher | + | In 1947, Don Lawton kept busy by incorporating magic into live television advertisements for [[Falstaff Beer]]. Later, he used coffee cans to create a passé-passé trick for Old Judge Coffee. Lawton was assisted with over 50 live television commercials for Old Judge, using such props as the Milk Pitcher & the Card Duck. |
| − | For a time, he also served on the AMA Board of Directors | + | For a time, he also served on the AMA Board of Directors & as host at the [[Magic Castle]]. |
== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
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* Obit [[Genii 1988 February]] | * Obit [[Genii 1988 February]] | ||
| + | * [[History of magic in St. Louis]] by [[Don Rataj]] 2011 | ||
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Revision as of 03:07, 4 September 2011
| Don Lawton | |
| Born | Donald Lawton March 05, 1922 |
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| Died | June 12, 1988 (age 66) |
| Categories | Books by Don Lawton |
This highly entertaining magician impacted on St. Louis for 20 years, as performer, seller & demonstrator of magic at 4 different shops. His comedic magic style also earned him extended contracts for personnel appearance & TV commercials. Lawton started selling magic at Will Lindhorst magic den, & also had a little magic shop in the back of his St. Louis home at one time & he was known for performing effects such as Disecto, the Egg Bag & Clippo. Don also sold magic at St. Louis Magic Studio & Towne House magic shop.
In 1947, Don Lawton kept busy by incorporating magic into live television advertisements for Falstaff Beer. Later, he used coffee cans to create a passé-passé trick for Old Judge Coffee. Lawton was assisted with over 50 live television commercials for Old Judge, using such props as the Milk Pitcher & the Card Duck.
For a time, he also served on the AMA Board of Directors & as host at the Magic Castle.
Awards
- St. Louis magical Hertitage Award in 1995 by IBM Ring One and SAM Assembly 8.
- recipient of the The Academy of Magical Arts Stage Magician of the Year Award and a Life Achievement Fellowship.
Bilbiography
- Lines From Lawton periodical (started in the 1950s)
- Lots of Lawton (1971).
- Don Lawton's Autograph Book by Joan Lawton
References
- Cover Genii 1956 April
- Obit Genii 1988 February
- History of magic in St. Louis by Don Rataj 2011
