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David Thiel Inner circle Western Canada...where all that oil is 4005 Posts |
His wife, Rachel, had some sad news to report today. It seems Aldo Columbini has suffered a massive stroke and has been moved to a hospice. He is unable to speak and his right side is paralyzed. He has been taken off of life support and isn't expected to live more than another 48 hours. I'm so very sad to hear this.
I remember meeting Aldo for the first time back in the late 1980's at a convention in St. Louis when I was brand new to magic. He saw me standing awkwardly by his dealer table. He smiled and spent some time with me. He asked me about my shows...my visions for my "entertainments" and he listened to my responses like they actually mattered to him. He noticed that I was new, feeling uncomfortable -- and he took time to validate me. That was a genuine and selfless act of kindness. He wasn't interested in selling me stuff...he just wanted to take a little time to build up someone new to the craft. It's the mark of a gentleman. I had no idea who he was then. But I DO remember that I left that time with him feeling more confident with the first few inklings that I might actually have a place in the world of magic. When I saw him at the main stage performance, I felt just a little sheepish -- but prouder still. I'm so sorry to hear this news. But I am blessed that our lives had intersected even for those few minutes. He is a gracious, brilliant and kind man. David
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Mike Ince Inner circle 2041 Posts |
Sorry to hear it, David. I'm hopeful for something good to come out of this. Thanks for telling us.
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Tom Jorgenson Inner circle LOOSE ANGLES, CALIFORNIA 4451 Posts |
How sad to hear. He was always so enthused about magic and had that wonderful creativity that so few of us have. You knew magic just swirled around his brain. His output was amazing. It was a privilegs for me to be associated with him just a little bit. The magic field will suffer a loss.
His work will endure for a long time, Via Con Dios, Aldo, you done good.
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IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts |
...he always came across as a very kind and warm hearted man... loved his voice too...
hope everything goes as safely and as well as can ever be expected in such circumstances...be at peace aldo...thanks for being a humble and nice guy...
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duanebarry Special user 883 Posts |
Aldo lectured at the first magic convention I attended (NYCAN, 1998).
I remember him opening by declaring: "Magic is simple. Magicians try to complicate magic, but magic is simple." I'll miss his presence. |
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Logan Five Inner circle Northern California 1434 Posts |
Sorry to hear about this...he could make any group laugh and be entertained.
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
I first met Aldo back in the 70's and performed on the same bill with him many times. He is a great guy and I'm very saddened by this.
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EricDraven Inner circle 1257 Posts |
I am shocked to hear this...my best wishes to Aldo for the journey ahead...
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Jeff Wassom Elite user 493 Posts |
Warmest wishes to Aldo's family.
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Scott F. Guinn Inner circle "Great Scott!" aka "Palms of Putty" & "Poof Daddy G" 6586 Posts |
Just received some very sad news. My dear friend and mentor in magic, Aldo Colombini has had a massive stroke and is not expected to live. Here is the statement from his wife Rachel:
"Aldo has suffered a catastrophic stroke. Sunday afternoon paramedics rushed him to Munro Regional Hospital in Ocala. Today they performed another CAT Scan and I am saddened to say that the news is not good. Aldo is completely paralyzed on his right side. He cannot speak and the doctors say there is nothing else that can be done. Aldo loved life and does not want to be on life support. I am heartbroken by the fact that I must now take him off life-support and move him to Hospice Care. Short of a miracle, the doctors say he has less than two weeks. Please pray for him. Aldo is a magical comedian and that is how he would want to be remembered. I get strength from knowing that Aldo and I have made so many loving friends throughout the world. We had a marvelous life together traveling the world performing and lecturing to thousands of people in dozens of countries." - Rachel Colombini Aldo 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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John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 12938 Posts |
Let's all who is so inclined pray for Aldo. There are miracles. Perhaps we can make one happen.
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Fabio P Special user Rome - ITALY 554 Posts |
A prayer for Aldo from his Italy
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mindhunter Inner circle Upstate NY 2280 Posts |
Thoughts and prayers to him and his family....
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lucavolpe Inner circle Italy - London 3349 Posts |
I just heard that Aldo is passed away...that is a very sad news
Luca Volpe
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R.S. Regular user CT one day I'll have 184 Posts |
I am shocked and saddened by this news! I didn't know Aldo personally, but I would occasionally order items from his website. Just a few short days ago we had some email exchanges and I always got the feeling I was dealing with a friend, rather than a mere business acquaintance. My very best wishes to Aldo and Rachel.
Ron
"It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry." Thomas Paine
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R.S. Regular user CT one day I'll have 184 Posts |
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On 2014-02-11 18:45, lucavolpe wrote: So very sorry to hear that. Ron
"It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry." Thomas Paine
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JanForster Inner circle Germany ... when not traveling... 4190 Posts |
I am shocked and so sad. R. I. P., Aldo. It was much too early. My thoughts are also with Rachel.
Jan
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mrmysticmike Elite user Cleveland, Ohio 427 Posts |
Sad news indeed.
I never saw him anything but upbeat. He will be missed. Condolences to Rachel and Aldo's family. |
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Amirá Inner circle MentalismCenter.com 5131 Posts |
Life is a beautiful gift that can vanish just like magic.
All the best for his wife and family. This news really make me think about death and realize how much we need to enjoy life, every second. Doing what your love with your loved ones. Best
Pablo
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Magic-Scott Veteran user 310 Posts |
Tragic news. Aldo will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Rachel and family...
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