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magicnewswire Inner circle 1947 Posts 
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I am saddened to report that the magic community has suffered yet another loss with the passing of Ali Bongo this morning. "Shriek of Araby," You will be missed.
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24314 Posts
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He was a friend of mine. I can't say much more than that, because it is too painful.
"The Swatter"
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Chase New user Arkansas 98 Posts
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Heartbroken.
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Vibono Magic Special user Växjö,Sweden 647 Posts
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He was great and he will be greatky missed, He has done and givven so much to the magic world for so long he should be a magicians saint. R.I.P
Vibono Mirage
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Jimeh Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1399 Posts
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Rest in peace Shriek of Araby. A very sad day indeed...
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Steven Steele Chief of Staff 1868 Posts
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He performed at my first "It's Magic!" show in Los Angeles. He was a fantastic performer and will be sorely missed. What a sad day for all of us.
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Scott Compton Special user Hampton, VA 747 Posts
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Another legend lost...a sad day indeed.
Magic is an art. I am merely a tour guide.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scott-Compton-Magician/160270640674735 "You are the magic" Jay Ose to Albert Goshman |
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Justin Style Inner circle 2010 Posts
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All the times I got to hang out with him, I was always too afraid to ask him to pose for a picture with me.
May he (and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God,) rest in peace. |
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Juliegel Loyal user 294 Posts
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I remember reading his section in Genii as a kid. He sounded like a wonderful man. His writing inspired me and kept me moving through the rough patches in magic.
He will be missed. Dylan |
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Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts
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A terrible loss for magic and entertainment. He was also one of the nicest guys around. I'll miss him greatly.
"Now here's the man with the 25 cent hands, that two bit magician..."
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Nick Wait Inner circle Lichfield, UK 1042 Posts
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Wizzo the wizard Veteran user 327 Posts
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I had the pleasure of meeting Ali at the Magic Circle a few years ago and he was really nice man, such sad news
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bevbevvybev Inner circle UK 2674 Posts
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He was one of my childhood heroes. Very sad. His legacy remains!
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Big Daddy Cool Inner circle 1604 Posts
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I met the man only once. He was one of my judges at IBM Reno 2005 and said only one thing to me "Big Daddy Cool is bloody brilliant..." and then some one snatched him away before we could talk more. I wish I could have known him more.
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Donal Chayce Inner circle 1770 Posts
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I was hoping beyond hope that he would overcome the stroke...this is such sad news.
I got to finally meet Ali 1:1 at the IBM/SAM convention last year. I was invited to join a table of UK magi and their significant others at the banquet (most likely because I was in Highland Dress and they mistook me for a "real" Scot). I was seated right next to Ali...he was a sparkling conversationalist with a wonderful, dry wit. He even tried out a new packet trick on me. Rest in peace, Ali. Make heaven laugh. |
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VinceUK New user North West England 51 Posts
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God bless sir and rest in peace.
We're already missing you.
VinceUK
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Regan.JPG "View Profile"){kind=avatar} Inner circle U.S.A. 5726 Posts
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R.I.P. Mr Ali Bongo. I will miss you.
:( Regan
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Ian Rowland Special user London 889 Posts
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A great magician, a great magical mind, and very generous with his time and expertise. Surely in his case more than any other it is appropriate to say, 'There was only one, and there could never be another like him'. A great loss.
www.ianrowland.com . Working Magic.
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts
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Heaven must be rejoicing...there's a new funny guy in town!!!
I never met him but I have seen a lot of his work...without a doubt he is a big loss to the magic community! Wanlu
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org Wanlu's Affordable Puppets http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html Wanlu and his Puppets http://wanlu.net |
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marknem7 Elite user 497 Posts
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It was always wonderful to see him at conventions. And, luckily for us, he attended many. Forever cheerful and friendly. And never once did I see any of the ugly "big name" arrogance or imperiousness that tarnishes so many celebrity magicians these days. Physically, he was slight; as a personality, he was colossal. Totally first class.
Funny and fun-loving, sharp, inventive, clever, and affable, it will take years for us to fully catalog and appreciate all that he contributed to the magic world. Without question, it was one of the greatest privileges of my life in magic to have met and talked with him. Travel well, Ali B. We're forever grateful. |
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