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Dal Regular user Dallas, TX 124 Posts |
I do know that Harry McDaniel was a semi-professional magician in Dallas, Texas. He performed in the 1920's through at least the fifties. He was a charter member of The Dallas Magic Circle and had a magic theatre in his home where he entertained guests including Howard Thurston, Harry Blackstone SR., Harlan Tarbell, J.B. Bobo, Dorny Dorngield, the Thayers, Dell O'Dell and many others. I also know that he won "first place" at the IBM National Convention in 1927 (I think this was in Chicago). I am looking for any more information on Mr. McDaniel...any memories of his work or anecdotes. Does anyone out there remember him? Is there a resource where I can do more research?
Dal Sanders International Comedy Magician and Illusionist Based In Dallas, TX
The Society of American Magicians Past National President M.I.M.C.* |
Damon Regular user 108 Posts |
Hi Dal,
He was a member of the S.A.M. Dallas Magic Circle assembly #13. He was also vice-president in both 1924 and again in 1925 per meeting notes in the May 1925 issue of the Sphinx. There are numerous hits in The Sphinx and many other magic periodicals of the time, but all seem to be just a mention of him performing a trick, or being M.C. at show, etc. No real in-depth biographical stuff or pictures, which I’m sure is what you’re looking for. The resource I used for the above information was from “Alexander”, the computer database of the Conjuring Arts Research Center of which I am a member. It is wonderful resource if you’re interested in magic history. Check it out, it's well worth the investment and support. Half your membership is also tax deductible for what it's worth. http://www.conjuringarts.org/index.shtml I found no listing for him in Whaley’s Who’s Who. I’m sure someone will come through for you with some more information. You could also try a post over on the Genii forum to reach even more potential sources for information. Good luck! I’ll post again if I come up with anything more for you. Regards, Mark Damon |
Dal Regular user Dallas, TX 124 Posts |
I just posted a short Bio of Harry McDaniel in my Magic Maniac Article for May 2010. Read it in The Magic Classroom http://ning.it/aNK0Xi
Dal Sanders International Comedy Magician and Illusionist Based In Dallas, TX
The Society of American Magicians Past National President M.I.M.C.* |
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