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| birth_name = Henry Lawrence Parker | | birth_name = Henry Lawrence Parker | ||
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| birth_year = 1929 | | birth_year = 1929 | ||
| birth_place = Preston, Lancs. UK | | birth_place = Preston, Lancs. UK | ||
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| − | ''' | + | '''Larry Parker''', developed a comedy magic act which was to bring him success not only in Britain, but also internationally. His unique act combined comedy, magic and mime. |
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| − | + | In the 1960’s and 70’s Larry was a regular on both children’s television and Saturday night variety shows, often seen performing with Theadore, his very odd rabbit puppet. His first break though came in the late 1950’s, appearing and writing “Happy Go Lucky”, a children’s television series for Tyne Tees television. | |
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| + | In the 1980’s, Larry worked in top night spots in Paris, Brussels, Barcelona and Rome, Larry’s combination of magic and visual humour was perfect for an international audience. During the late 1980’s and 1990’s became a regular on both P&O and Cunard cruise ships. | ||
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=== Family === | === Family === | ||
* List any surviving relatives here if you want. | * List any surviving relatives here if you want. | ||
== Awards and Honors == | == Awards and Honors == | ||
| − | * | + | * Member of the Inner Magic Circle. |
== Quotes == | == Quotes == | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | Obituary http://www.thecaa.org/larry-parker-1929-2021/ | ||
Latest revision as of 15:55, 2 May 2023
| Larry Parker | |
 Image courtesy of The Concert Artists' Association | |
| Born | Henry Lawrence Parker August 17 1929 Preston, Lancs. UK |
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| Died | August 17 2021 (age 92) Cornwall, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Awards | M.I.M.C. |
Larry Parker, developed a comedy magic act which was to bring him success not only in Britain, but also internationally. His unique act combined comedy, magic and mime.
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Biography
In the 1960’s and 70’s Larry was a regular on both children’s television and Saturday night variety shows, often seen performing with Theadore, his very odd rabbit puppet. His first break though came in the late 1950’s, appearing and writing “Happy Go Lucky”, a children’s television series for Tyne Tees television.
In the 1980’s, Larry worked in top night spots in Paris, Brussels, Barcelona and Rome, Larry’s combination of magic and visual humour was perfect for an international audience. During the late 1980’s and 1990’s became a regular on both P&O and Cunard cruise ships.
Family
- List any surviving relatives here if you want.
Awards and Honors
- Member of the Inner Magic Circle.
Quotes
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Bibliography
Books
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Further Reading
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References
Obituary http://www.thecaa.org/larry-parker-1929-2021/
