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Bob Baker Inner circle 1111 Posts |
I am greatly saddened to report that "Uncle" Bill DeMar has passed away after a short illness.
In his time, Bill was one of the great traveling vents, performing in thousands of school shows. He also had a footnote in history as he was performing in Jack Ruby's nightclub in Dallas at the time Jack Ruby killed Lee Harvey Oswald. Bill is mentioned in the famed Warren Report on the Kennedy assassination. f Bill's signature piece was his famous tape-over-mouth routine. I was honored to be the first vent he ever taught it too. I perform it in every show. I know that Only Carcamo and others here use it as well. Here's a little video of Bill showing his mastery of puppet manipulation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2z5eZ55ua8 Bob |
Chatterbox41 Veteran user Atlanta, Georgia 349 Posts |
Bill was the best! He will be sadly missed, but he left a wonderfully creative legacy.
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harris Inner circle Harris Deutsch 8812 Posts |
Good work by a great man.
Harris Deutsch aka dr laugh
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damien666 Special user canada 513 Posts |
Oh, so sad to find this out.
I never met him, but would have loved to. Condolences to his family.. |
Joseph_Then Special user 747 Posts |
I was lucky to receive the tape-over-mouth routine from him. He unselfishly gave me more tips on performing this routine when I need a bit more help.
He will be missed, really. |
TonyB2009 Inner circle 5006 Posts |
Really LOVE that routine. Sorry to hear of his passing.
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
He will be missed!!!
"The Old Path"
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Dr. Solar Special user Citrus Heights, Ca. 526 Posts |
Quite the personable being. He will be missed eventhough I rarely get to Vent Haven.
"look for me in all things forgotten"
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Dick Oslund Inner circle 8357 Posts |
I seldom visit this "table" in the Café, cuz I'm not a vent. I was just surfing the net, and found this very sad news.
Bill and I toured for National School Assemblies several times, and I also booked his program, when I was selling for Jack West. I liked everything he did, but, especially his "little green frog". O
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