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Dave Scribner Assistant Manager Lake Hopatcong, NJ 4849 Posts |
Just read this in another forum. Such sad news.
http://www.vanishlive.com/2014/02/11/ald......-stroke/
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tedski Special user New Jersey 792 Posts |
Terrible news.......
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joseph Eternal Order Please ignore my 17407 Posts |
Very sad...
"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler." (Einstein)...
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RicHeka Inner circle 3999 Posts |
I had the pleasure of attending an Aldo Colombini back in the late 1980's [or early 1990's]. A fine performer, and a personable and very likeable person.
Praying for a miracle. |
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RicHeka Inner circle 3999 Posts |
Of course I meant an Aldo Colombini "Lecture".
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magic1178 Loyal user 215 Posts |
"Am I a weirdo,
an outcast and all alone, I wonder?" About 10 years ago as I look out from the penthouse, onto the dazzling nightline of Vancouver's City lights. I wonder. As I make small talk trying to fit in, I ask, "Do people really understand this odd sense of humor that I have?" Most of the times the answer is no. I should let you know that I am at a Magic Convention hosted in Vancouver with some of, arguably,the best Magical entertainers in the world. The lectures have concluded and it is late in the evening, everyone was partying in the Penthouse suite having a great time. I set out in an attempt to make these magical titans laugh , some did and some did not, mostly not. I wonder. As I invariably dove into a comedic tangent to which there is no escape as I usually do, I land on the topic of circumcision, yes it was very late:) Now I was quietly talking to one fellow magician in the corner outside on the roof away from the 40 or 50 people mingling away. I decide in my liquid courage state to go up to a man, whom I looked up to very much,literally and figuratively , whom I've never met. He was a large Italian man with a heavy accent. I ask, " So, we were taking a poll ,we you circumcised?" As I felt the words coming from my mouth, fear set in, Uh oh , I've just acting like a weirdo again , possibly insulting someone I look up to, I meant it in jest but nonetheless it was blunt and out of context to say the least . I wonder. He was Not happy that I asked him this and demanded in his thick Italian accent the meaning behind it, I told him that I was just trying to be funny and told him the ( so I thought) humorous story leading up to the question and why I had asked, He then shouted in a large booming voice " Everyone may I have your attention!" Oh s%#, I thought and I'll never forget what he said next, " You canna not believe what he said to me,it as wrong,he wanna to ask if I as circumcised?" I was horrified to say least, what could he possibly say next after asking such an inappropriate question? He said , " Would all of you ,who have been circumcised go to the left side of the room and those of you who have not been circumcised go to the right side of the room!!" and they ALL did it! "Now what?" he said...... I started laughing hysterically! I had never felt so accepted in my life, to a man a hardly knew, whom I only talked to for literally 2 minutes ,affected my deeply. I AM a weirdo, I AM an outcast, and I am NOT alone. That man was Aldo Colombini. It's not the magic but the man, and you Mr Colombini, were the magic. My deepest condolences to Mr Colombini's family.
Derek Johnston
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Scott F. Guinn Inner circle "Great Scott!" aka "Palms of Putty" & "Poof Daddy G" 6586 Posts |
Aldo Colombini was the first "name" in the magic community to take an interest in me and recognize my potential. In the mid 90s when he was living in the LA area, I went down for a couple of weeks to take lessons from him. Not only would he not accept my money, but he gave me one of each of every book, trick, and video he had produced--and Aldo was a VERY prolific creator, so I had quite a collection. He wrote the forward to my "Great Scott! It's Magic!" book trilogy, and he came to visit and lecture in my home multiple times. He introduced me to many other "names" in magic and helped me get my foot in the door lecturing at magic clubs and conventions.
Aldo is not perfect by any means (which of us is?) but he was gregarious and friendly, and not just to the famous. Every time I visited the Magic Castle in Hollywood with him, Aldo would greet every hostess, bartender, and waiter by name with the same enthusiasm as he did the big-name magicians. The staff at the Castle lit up when they saw him coming. He was a friend, teacher, and mentor to me, a guy from Idaho who was a total unknown in the magic community. I love him, and I will miss him terribly. I would GREATLY appreciate your prayers for Aldo and Rachel.
"Love God, laugh more, spend more time with the ones you love, play with children, do good to those in need, and eat more ice cream. There is more to life than magic tricks." - Scott F. Guinn
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Mary Mowder Inner circle Sacramento / Elk Grove, CA 3659 Posts |
I'm heartbroken to hear this. Aldo is a great and funny guy.
Best wishes to both Aldo and Rachel. -Mary Mowder |
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Andrew Zuber Inner circle Los Angeles, CA 3014 Posts |
Very sad indeed. Praying for both of them.
"I'm sorry - if you were right, I would agree with you." -Robin Williams, Awakenings
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magic1178 Loyal user 215 Posts |
Quote: On 2014-02-11 15:03, magic1178 wrote:
Derek Johnston
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RobFromNZ New user New Zealand 99 Posts |
I love watching Aldo perform, and have purchased many of his DVD's - not just to learn the tricks, but mostly to watch him work. Over email he has been as kind and friendly as he appears "on screen".
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Chrystal Inner circle Canada/France 1552 Posts |
Truly heart breaking news and my heart goes out to Rachel and Aldo's family and friends. Without doubt, any time I was asked whom my favorite performer was, the answer was always the same - Aldo Columbini. His love of life, comedy and above all his genuine concern and kindness to everyone he met.I consider myself lucky to have met this beautiful soul and his lovely wife.
Magic 1178 in a twist of irony I was at the Penthouse you mentioned and am not surprised by his reaction. He love of life was supreme and all those around him benefited and left with a smile as a result. My thoughts are with him and Rachel. |
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BanzaiMagic Inner circle 1339 Posts |
I had the chance to meet Rachael and her wonderful husband at MagicFest a few years ago. Rachael was recovering from a hard medical time herself and I could see the pure love in Aldo's eyes as it poured out whenever he looked at Rachael. I instantly loved both of them then and I'm praying for them now. Warmest regards. Alan
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Atom3339 Inner circle Spokane, WA 3242 Posts |
Please continue to keep us updated.
TH
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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=......&fref=ts
Rachel's posting of Aldo's Passing.
Dennis Michael
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mattH Veteran user 324 Posts |
Based on the post above and, although the link is not there, is there confirmation that
Aldo has passed away? It is truly terrible news. |
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Judah Vee Special user of the JV Naughty Vanish.... 884 Posts |
I don't care how fast or slow you are.... As long as I am faster.. -J-
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Pakar Ilusi Inner circle 5777 Posts |
RIP...
"Dreams aren't a matter of Chance but a matter of Choice." -DC-
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DougTait Elite user Sebring, FL 492 Posts |
So sad; Aldo was one of the most "alive" performer, comic and genuine nice guys in the business.
He will be missed by many. Prayers for peace and comfort for Rachel.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men [and women] to do nothing."
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Vlad_77 Inner circle The Netherlands 5829 Posts |
Words fail me, so, I can only pray what we Eastern Orthodox pray when someone has fallen asleep in the Lord: +May his memory be eternal+
Rachel, may Almighty God comfort you in this difficult time. Though you are sad, you have said that Aldo would not have wished to live in a way that would have artificially sustained him. He is free now yet know that his love and devotion for you is eternal. |
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