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Ms. Merizing Loyal user Edwin Carl Erwin is digging postholes for 232 Posts |
Appreciate forum readers sharing information regarding magicians that were U.S.O. performers during WW2.
Thanks for your time & consideration.
Pleased to continue finding that all the world's a stage.
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Leo H Inner circle 1334 Posts |
Off the top of my head, Dai Vernon toured with the U.S.O. in the Pacific during WWII.
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Anatole Inner circle 1912 Posts |
If you check the askAlexander archives you can find lots of information about magicians who performed for U.S.O during World War II, like the following:
Entertaining the troops has been something of a habit with Paul LePaul, since he was a member of the first U.S.O. troupe to visit England during World War II. Linking Ring, May 1952 The U.S.O. awarded [Syd Brockman] their Four-Star pin for putting in over 10,000 hours entertaining in Army and naval hospitals during World War II. Linking Ring, June 1984 Under her professional name of Ruth Dore, (Ruth S. Levy) is well known as a magician and is believed to be the youngest entertainer to be sent overseas by the U.S.O. during World War II. _The Sphinx_, May 1951 ----- Amado "Sonny" Narvaez
----- Sonny Narvaez
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JNeal Inner circle I used to have 999 posts, now I have 1623 Posts |
Jack Gwynne and Harry Blackstone Sr. should be added to the list
visit me @ JNealShow.com
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Dick Oslund Inner circle 8357 Posts |
FETAQUE SANDERS did at least 3 tours with USO, and, had great reviews!
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hugmagic Inner circle 7665 Posts |
George Marquis, Dorny, Monk Watson, Carl Rosini, Jack Gywnne, Harry Blackstone, Orson Welles, and Arnold Furst are some that come to mind. Some may have only done a few shows and others did complete tours.
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
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Rainboguy Inner circle 1915 Posts |
And....let's not forget Jay Marshall!
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Dick Oslund Inner circle 8357 Posts |
When I was in the Navy, I saw Paul Braden (Paul LePaul) twice.
Also saw Norman Jensen (close friend of Jay Marshall).
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