Dear Fans of Harry--

Please read this article from NOLA, it tells of Harry's struggle to open OSWALDS.

http://www.nola.com/rose/t-p/index.ssf?/......5290.xml

It is open now. Anyone in New Orleans--tickets are a measly $20! Go see him and his wise guy act!

Ellen
http://home.twcny.rr.com/kotzin/harryfanpage.htm

Wish I could, that's far away from me.

Wow, sounds like a blast! Time to put that trip on the wishlist! LOL With Harry Anderson at the helm, you know it has to be great!
Tony

I heard a rumor that HA stole his act from a performer in England.

When did you hear that? What part of the act? (Harry has a lot of different things) And who is the guy he supposedly stole it from?

Unless you consider the "Elephant Man" part of the act...but that would be quite a stretch.

Steve Thomas

"Nothing pi***es me off quicker than guys saying, I own this bit, I own that trick. Thinknig that the goal is the trick is so short sighted. It's YOU that you're selling , not what you are doing. When I was starting out, I never hestitated to adopt anything I thought was appropriate for my character__but I tried as much as possible to personalize it. The thing is, let's do the right thing....I've been threatened and cajoled and everything for not respecting ownership, but I really don't. This is not that kind of business. This is a business about magical characters and nobody can take your magical character, and whether you did the double dove first or somebody else did it first, it's really not worth much of a conversation." (Harry Anderson from GENII July 2005 quote)


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Ellen

Nicely said even if I don't quite agree with all of it.

Folks,

I've often heard it said that, at $35, there is no better bargain in magic than seeing Mac King in Las Vegas. Well, try Harry Anderson in New Orleans for $25. His show gives the most bang for your buck that I know of. My wife (not a huge magic fan) said it was the funniest single act she'd ever seen.

Then, you can hang out and chat and drink with HA at the bar afterwards, if you like. He's a most welcoming fellow.

Go see it if you're down south.

Boyd

Anybody know if Harry has had to evacuate due to hurricane katrina???

johnny

This is serious rumor territory...second...third...twenty-fifth hand, but I heard that Michael Close was at a magic event in England where he saw a performer do HA's act. Close was next and being the ethical fellow he is mentioned that in the US it is considered unethical to take someone's act so.... After his lecture he was told this fellow in England has had this for decades and HA took the act from him.

Now, I have not seen HA (other than a quick one trick on TV) nor did I hear a name for the other performer in Great Britian. But it sounds plausible...especially, in light of the quote above.

I hope he is well. I fear NO might be lost.

Just off the phone with Harry Andeson's pal, Mike Caveney... NO WORD. Mike left a message but figures Harry left town as ordered... but is fearful that all his "stuff" may be damaged or gone. But maybe not.

Well, at least we know the monkey mermaids can swim to safety...

johnny

Let's keep Harry, and all those affected by the storm in our thoughts. Harry, let us know you are okay!!!
Tony

Please if anyone hears anything on Harry and where they are---let us all know. I've got hundreds of e-mails. People care and want to know.

Who cares about the stuff, life is way more important.

Ellen

(see http://home.twcny.rr.com/kotzin/harryfanpage.htm )

Ok,
From Harry's friend Jay...
"Harry and Elizabeth stayed in New Orleans until this morning. (8/31) They
weathered the storm and the aftermath pretty well with no significant
damage to the club or the shop. When his friend, a fireman, was told
to evacuate the city, Harry decided it was time to go. He is fine. He
will have great routines and stories from this adventure I am sure."

Thank god!

Ellen

Hey Ellen,
Thanks for the update!!! So happy to hear all are ok!!! You are right, I am sure Harry will have some stories! Look forward to everything getting back to normal and going to see him. Thanks again!
Tony

Thank goodness he didn't lose it all.

johnny

Let us hope the looters, who should be shot, have not found Harry's stuff.