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− | Slydini was the | + | '''Slydini''' (b.1901-d.1991) was a world renowned magician and owner of '''Slydini Studio of Magic'''. |
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+ | Slydini first took the stage name of "Tony Foolem" and eventually later "Slydini".<ref> Cover of [[Genii 1967 September]]</ref>. | ||
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+ | His father, an amateur magician, encouraged him to pursue sleight of hand at an early age. While still young, Slydini and his family moved from Italy to Argentina. He worked in South America's version of [[vaudeville]], but after the Great Depression hit, work became scarce. {{Youtube Thumb|SZ2_AAkyYG4|300|Slydini on Cavett (The cigarette fantasy)}} | ||
In 1930, he moved to New York City, where he got a job at Hubert's Museum on Forty-second Street and later found work in carnivals and sideshows. On a visit to Boston, Slydini landed a three-day show and ended up performing in Boston for seven years. | In 1930, he moved to New York City, where he got a job at Hubert's Museum on Forty-second Street and later found work in carnivals and sideshows. On a visit to Boston, Slydini landed a three-day show and ended up performing in Boston for seven years. | ||
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Slydini's magic was usually impromptu, rather than following a set sequence of tricks. He allowed his audience and the situation to dictate his show.<ref>Obit, MUM, March 1991</ref> | Slydini's magic was usually impromptu, rather than following a set sequence of tricks. He allowed his audience and the situation to dictate his show.<ref>Obit, MUM, March 1991</ref> | ||
− | The French film producer [[Christian Fechner]] brought Slydini to France and professionally filmed his entire repertoire possibly during the 1970s. The films have never been released. | + | The French film producer [[Christian Fechner]] brought Slydini to France and professionally filmed his entire repertoire possibly during the 1970s. The films have never been released.{{Youtube|FW6oQZc}} |
== Books == | == Books == | ||
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*As I Recall (2 DVD Set) : Slydini's students pay tribute to the man, the mentor, and the magic. They recall some of their most cherished moments with the master and perform their favorite effects, keeping his legacy alive. | *As I Recall (2 DVD Set) : Slydini's students pay tribute to the man, the mentor, and the magic. They recall some of their most cherished moments with the master and perform their favorite effects, keeping his legacy alive. | ||
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i30qx9eI1r0 Paper balls into box] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i30qx9eI1r0 Paper balls into box] | ||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW6oQZc_c80 Just misdirection] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW6oQZc_c80 Just misdirection] | ||
* [http://www.mundoandino.com/Argentina/Tony-Slydini unofficial Slydini biography] | * [http://www.mundoandino.com/Argentina/Tony-Slydini unofficial Slydini biography] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:26, 29 January 2024
Tony Slydini | |
Cover of Genii (1967) | |
Born | Quintino Marucci September 01, 1901 Foggia, Italy |
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Died | January 15, 1991 (age 89) Orange, New Jersey |
Nationality | Italian |
Slydini (b.1901-d.1991) was a world renowned magician and owner of Slydini Studio of Magic.
Biography
Slydini first took the stage name of "Tony Foolem" and eventually later "Slydini".[1].
His father, an amateur magician, encouraged him to pursue sleight of hand at an early age. While still young, Slydini and his family moved from Italy to Argentina. He worked in South America's version of vaudeville, but after the Great Depression hit, work became scarce.Slydini on Cavett (The cigarette fantasy)
In 1930, he moved to New York City, where he got a job at Hubert's Museum on Forty-second Street and later found work in carnivals and sideshows. On a visit to Boston, Slydini landed a three-day show and ended up performing in Boston for seven years.
Slydini's magic was usually impromptu, rather than following a set sequence of tricks. He allowed his audience and the situation to dictate his show.[2]
The French film producer Christian Fechner brought Slydini to France and professionally filmed his entire repertoire possibly during the 1970s. The films have never been released.
Books
- Stars of Magic Series 8 - Slydini (1951)
- The Magic of Slydini by Lewis Ganson (1960)
- Slydini Encores by Leon Nathanson (1966)
- The Best of Slydini ... and More (2 volumes) by Karl Fulves (1976)
- The Magical World of Slydini (2 volumes) by Karl Fulves (1979)
- The Annotated Magic of Slydini by Lewis Ganson (2001)
Awards and Honors
- Masters Fellowship from Academy of Magical Arts (1974)
Video
- As I Recall (2 DVD Set) : Slydini's students pay tribute to the man, the mentor, and the magic. They recall some of their most cherished moments with the master and perform their favorite effects, keeping his legacy alive.
References
- ↑ Cover of Genii 1967 September
- ↑ Obit, MUM, March 1991