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BenSalinas Special user Coinoscenti 746 Posts 
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Just heard that Tony Spina is in a Rehab center in Liberty. Tony's partner in the Jubilee that was planned for August says, due to Tony's health, the event has been cancelled.
You can send Tony a card or something nice at: Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility 170 Lake St. Liberty NY 12754
Your Friendly Neighborhood Coin Flinger
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Zombie Magic Inner circle I went out for a beer and now have 8733 Posts
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Ben, thank so much for letting us know and the contact info.
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Mb217 Inner circle 9530 Posts
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I remember Tony Spina from when I was a kid and used save all my money to buy tricks from Lou Tannens Magic Shop, downtown NYC.
I can still see Tony demonstrating the silver floating ball (Zombie Ball(?)) with the big silk trick, he did it so well.  It was real magic to me to watch him. He actually sold me quite a few tricks from behind the glass counter, like Wild Card, Coin Pentro, Spooky Spots, and that trick with the ghost in the handkerchief that would rise and move, man he could really do that one. And he knew I didn't have a lot of money but would always undercharge me and then throw in something extra. Now that was magic from a wonderful guy and magician, what a showman.
Much respect to him and I hope he sees better days soon.
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Amazing Magic Co Inner circle 1715 Posts
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Ben,
Thanks for the update. I too fondly remember Tony at the old Tannens location. I was looking forward to the Jubilee as it was close by. I hope his recovery is speedy and uneventful. Dan. |
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magicinsight Inner circle 4306 Posts
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On 2012-03-29 16:05, Mb217 wrote: Smae here. I remember Tony also showed me the zombie ball trick many years ago at Tannens when I used to go there every weekend. I hope he is feeling better soon. Michael
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BatsMagic Inner circle New York 1052 Posts
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All the best to Tony!
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magicHart Special user Las Vegas, Nevada 548 Posts
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Yes, those were the grand old days of magic; brick and mortar shop with Tony and his demonstrators!
Always fun and you never knew who you would find hanging out; Frank Garcia, Harry Lorayne.... Feel better Tony! jim |
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ThatsCool Elite user 424 Posts
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Get well soon Tony !!!
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towledge Veteran user 373 Posts
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I vividly remember Tony demoing stuff at Tannens, often coming out to the middle of the shop floor and getting everyone's undivided attention. Clear as day in my mind are Tony's performances of Jumbo Sympathetic Cards, Miracle Cut and Restored Silk, Himber Thought Control Wallet and Johnson M- Half/Penny Penetration thru a glass. These were miracles to me as a kid.
Then THE number one favorite stage illusion moment of my life was seeing Tony perform the Triple Sawing a Woman at a Tannen's jubilee. I had a near front row seat for that. |
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magicHart Special user Las Vegas, Nevada 548 Posts
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Any updates on Tony?
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Leo H Inner circle 1334 Posts
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I read somewhere not long ago, I can't remember the source, that Tony is in a nursing home. Any confirmation?
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27300 Posts
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On Nov 28, 2015, Leo H wrote: Are you asking where to send a Christmas card?
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Leo H Inner circle 1334 Posts
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No--just asking. How is Spina doing these days?
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tophatter Inner circle connecticut 3341 Posts
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How Is Tony doing ? I remember him from the days of visiting Tannens Magic he was always nice to me .
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