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David Todd![]() Inner circle 1836 Posts ![]() |
Here is an interesting video of Johnny Thompson performing as Howard Thurston , using Thurston's original Disembodied Princess prop , with Jane Thurston. (Howard Thurston's daughter) This was done at the IBM convention in San Diego (I don't know what year). Another magician then portrays Dante , performing the Sawing a Woman in Half illusion. Sorry I don't know who the magician is who portrays Dante .
https://youtu.be/M-nCQ4qzKlw?t=214 Click here to view attached image. |
David Todd![]() Inner circle 1836 Posts ![]() |
And here is Dante himself performing his version of Sawing a Woman in Half.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHBTiFMe95A |
illusions & reality![]() Special user Saskatoon, SK, CANADA 857 Posts ![]() |
I believe that was William Larsen playing the part of Dante. Thanks so much for posting!
Lou |
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On Jul 19, 2020, illusions & reality wrote: I don't think that is Bill Larsen. Bill Larsen's make-up was much more meticulous in his recreation of Dante. These photos of Larsen performing as Dante are from the 1977 edition of "It's Magic". (assisted by Irene Larsen ... and a couple of kids ... anyone recognize them ? Charlotte and Claude Yarbrough ... whatever happened to those youngsters anyway?) ![]() ![]() [Right-click on photos and choose View Image to see the photos at a larger size in a new browser tab/window.] ![]() . |
Dan Ford![]() Special user Illinois 524 Posts ![]() |
I still have my Disembodied Princess from the early 70's with similar shape, the shape has changed quite a lot since then. Thanks for posting David.
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FrankFindley![]() Special user 522 Posts ![]() |
That was James Hamilton playing Dante. He was one of the most knowledgeable magic historians and a fixture of conventions back in the 80s and 90s.
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On Jul 21, 2020, FrankFindley wrote: Thanks for filling in the name ! . |
gregg webb![]() Veteran user 305 Posts ![]() |
Thanks for all these great posts.
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