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I just learned of the passing of Jon Racherbaumer. He died this morning, Oct 22, 2024. He was 84 years old. He worked as an Associate Editor for Genii Magazine for a time and has been writing the column, On The Slant, for many years. He was a prolific magic author having written some 60+ books and countless articles for every major magic periodical.
I'll have more on his life at another date. For now, we grieve his loss. RIP Jon.
Today marks the birthday of my friend Cesareo Pelaez, the founder of the Le Grand David Spectacular Magic Company in Beverly Mass. He of course was much more than that. He was a highly admired college professor, he was a mentor to many, he was a student of stage magic, he was in his own way a historian of magic, and of course friend to countless folks in and outside of the magic world.
To me he was friend and mentor. I considered him my stage magic mentor, though our conversations were limited. I always took his advice to heart. Frankly, had it not been for his encouragement, there wouldn't be a Magic Detective Blog and thus no Magic Detective Podcast. He was the sole person who encouraged me to write. And I followed through.
He passed away on March 24, 2012, so the world has been without his magic for quite a long time. He would have been 92 years old had he lived. I miss his words of wisdom and his jovial manner.
If you recall last year, I posted here that Dan Wolfe from Smoky Mountain Magic was releasing a Christmas Ornament in the shape of the the Houdini Water Torture Cell. They also have a host of other magic related ornaments.
Well Dan has announced that this year there will be a Houdini Milk Can Ornament. It will be available on Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving! And based upon his previous ornaments, you're going to want this ornament. The great thing, they are very affordable.
These are 3D printed, and I believe Dan and company have done over 30 different magic related ornaments. To get yours when they come out, visit www.SMMagic.com
HoudiniMonth 2024
