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Craig Dickson
S.A.M. forum Staff
Pleasant Valley, NY
349 Posts
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Posted: Mar 6, 2012 2:58pm
John Blake passed away this morning after a 3 week stay in ICU in the hospital. He was a close firend, and always fun to be with, laugh with, and share stories. Our friendship spans some 40 years. Joanne and I will miss him greatly, and our hearts and thoughts are with Marie, his long time companion and partner. John and Marie run Eastcoast Magic in State College PA, and he was the mover and shaker there and responsible for forming the Bob Elliot Magic Ring 352, and a Penn State Magic Club. A past partner of the Tannen's Magic shop empire, John Blake was currently the owner of East Coast Magic, started off in magic in 1972. He first started working as a stock boy at Lou Tannen’s Magic Shop in New York City. John worked his way up to becoming a demonstrator and then moved on to head demonstrator. He later became the manager and finally became an owner. John left Tannen’s in order to have the opportunity to be able to perform, teach and consult more. His most memorable years there were when he was a student of Slydini and Frank Garcia. John was also fortunate enough to be helped by many other well known magicians of the time. John had started East Coast Magic on June 1, 2002 but still continued to perform, teach and consult. John was a creator, manufacturer, lecturer, performer, and great friend to Magic. No details are available yet. Another great loss to us all. Goodbye my friend, I will miss you, and as you have always said, we will meet again soon in that big Thumb Tip in the sky.
Craig R Dickson
Website: www.wizardcraft.com
Blog: http://wizardcraftmagic.blogspot.com
Magicalendar: http://allmagicguide.com/c.html
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hugmagic
Inner circle
6548 Posts
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Posted: Mar 6, 2012 5:33pm
It was a shock to learn of John's illness. I had not heard from him in some time.
Rest in Peace.
Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com
email-hugmagic@raex.com
Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's.
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Bob Sanders
Grammar Supervisor
Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama
19259 Posts
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Posted: Mar 7, 2012 4:05pm
What a life in the world of magic! He will be missed.
Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander
Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander / The Amazed Wiz
AmazedWiz@yahoo.com
SilkMagic@DoveLite.com
http://www.magicbysander.com/
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Craig Dickson
S.A.M. forum Staff
Pleasant Valley, NY
349 Posts
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Posted: Mar 7, 2012 4:15pm
Obit from Funeral Home.
John A. Pennino, 59, of Bellefonte, died Monday, March 5, 2012 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.
Born November 30, 1952 in Manhattan, NY, he was a son of the late Salvatore and Josephine (Berlingeri) Pennino.
John was a great magician, working under the name of John Blake. He worked with many magicians including David Copperfield.
Friends will be received from 1 pm until the time of service at 2 pm, Friday, March 9, 2012 at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services, 1034 Benner Pike, State College.
Craig R Dickson
Website: www.wizardcraft.com
Blog: http://wizardcraftmagic.blogspot.com
Magicalendar: http://allmagicguide.com/c.html
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rghale
New user
Robert Hale
29 Posts
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Posted: Mar 20, 2012 6:34pm
I remember John demonstrating at Tannens. In addition to being skilled he was always friendly and patient with everyone.
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MaxfieldsMagic
Inner circle
Instead of practicing, I made
1964 Posts
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Posted: May 16, 2012 5:11am
Never met Mr. Blake, but didn't Hocus-Pocus carry a lot of his items? Don't see many there now, but he sure seemed prolific. Shame that he passed at such a young age.
I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
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