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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
I hope you will enjoy this interview, Here.
John promised to make it to 102 yrs young. We had a chocolate mousse cake from Coco's but he only managed to eat a small bite. |
Tony Iacoviello Eternal Order 13151 Posts |
Thank you.
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Tony Clifton New user oakhurst, ca. 24 Posts |
101....good for him.
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Ray Bertrand Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1452 Posts |
The really good part is he is still out there doing his thing.
Ray
Mentalism in Ontario.
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Jimeh Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1399 Posts |
I wonder where I'll be at that age. Good on him for continuing to share and thanks for posting the interview Devious!
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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
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On 2012-09-13 04:08, Ray Bertrand wrote: Ray, I honestly hadn't considered that, but it is very true and worth noting. He refuses to sit in a wheelchair and chooses to walk everywhere. My friends, I want to thank you for taking the time to watch the video. It makes me feel good that folks care enough to do so. ~Dev/ |
Harry Murphy Inner circle Maryland 5444 Posts |
Rey, made me weep a little! I am flooded with memories. I saw Mr. Calvert perform at the SAM annual convention in NYC in 1977 or 78 (I think). His was a dapper and dynamic performance. More so noteworthy because his props hadn't arrived and he put on an impromptu show with items he bought at a 5 and dime. It was an exercise in pure showmanship. I saw him 20 years later in Baltimore (joint SAM and IBM) with his floating organ and blindfold marksmanship routines. I had lunch with him both times (with several other magicians). I have seen his act maybe a half dozen times over the years. That he is still performing takes my breath away! Thanks man for the interview clip.
What strikes me about this clip is how clear he thinks and how well dressed and dapper he looks!
The artist formally known as Mumblepeas!
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TommyJ Inner circle Foxboro, MA 1750 Posts |
Wow, what an inspiration. Thanks for sharing
"Keep the Kids Laughing!"
https://www.tommyjamesmagic.com/store |
Magical Dimensions Inner circle 5001 Posts |
I just watch a TV show about him the other day. WOW, this guy did everything! Movie star, world traveler, fighting on the high seas, swept out into the sea for over 15 hours, flew planes, survived a plane crash and did a show the next day!
WOW..... What a guy! R |
Poindexta New user 53 Posts |
I'm honored to have met this brilliant man back in May. He did a speaking engagement at our local magic shop, and he and his wife Tammy are both incredibly nice people.
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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
I am glad that folks have such happy memories of magic
both Tammy and John have shared with the world. If you are near the Bowling Green, Kentucky area, do look up John in the phonebook and perhaps pay him a visit. Blessings, ~dev/ |
Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
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On 2012-10-02 14:32, Devious wrote: I've been to their home a couple of times, and they are always so very gracious. I love them dearly!
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
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On 2012-09-16 08:26, Harry Murphy wrote: Harry, the first time I visited John and Tammy at their home, John was standing in the driveway to meet me as I drove up. He was dressed no less than you'd expect from him, complete with jacket and tie. The second time, it would have been the same except he had been bitten by a neighborhood dog just a minute before I arrived. Needless to say, he was in the process of dealing with that. John is a true gentleman in every sense of the word.
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
CarlEJones Elite user Dallas, Texas 461 Posts |
He's a great person!
THANK YOU for helping us carry on our laughter ministry in hospitals to kids of ALL ages. Our visits are ALWAYS free. We NEED & DEEPLY appreciate your gifts of magic so that we can do what we do. Please PM me with questions or, for a faster reply, in most cases please text or call 214-578-1601
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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
This story was picked up by I-Tricks,
Here. I'm even more thankful, that folks are finding his words relevant to this day. |
Regan Inner circle U.S.A. 5726 Posts |
Thanks! Mr. Calvert is truly an inspiration!
Mister Mystery
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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
An "Outtake" from the afternoon shoot,
Click Here Ya' Hear!" |
Zombie Magic Inner circle I went out for a beer and now have 8733 Posts |
What a delightful man. Devious, thanks for sharing these great moments with us!
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