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Tony Slydini
Born
Quintino Marucci
( 1900-09-01)September 1, 1900
Foggia, Italy
Died
January 15, 1991(1991-01-15) (aged 90)
Orange, New Jersey, United States
Nationality
Italian
Argentinian
Occupation
Magician
Known for
Originality, Skill, and Misdirection
Tony Slydini (September 1, 1900, Foggia, Italy – January 15, 1991),[1][2] simply known as Slydini, was a world-renowned magician. His mastery, expertise, originality and innovative approach to close-up artistry magic, earned him a legendary reputation in the magic world.[3][4] He traveled the world performing for the public as well as performing and lecturing fellow magicians. As a result, he served as an inspiration to generations of well-known magicians, celebrities and entertainers, including Doug Henning, Dick Cavett, Bill Bixby, Ricky Jay, David Copperfield and countless others.[5][6] Although he was best known as a master of close-up artistry, he continually demonstrated an extraordinary performing ability and during his lifetime was responsible for a long series of books, films and publications highlighting his mastery of the magical crafts.[7] For his work, he received the highest honors that his profession could bestow, including both the coveted Masters Fellowship Award and Performing Fellowship Award from the Academy of Magical Arts.[8] During his lifetime, Tony Slydini was inducted into the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame as a Living Legend.[9]
^Bill Wisch, "Slydini Protege Visits Slydini's Final Resting Place / Grave" [1]
^Genii Forum, Post entitled "Slydini Protege Bill Wisch Visits Slydini's Final Resting Place" [2]
^Ganson, Lewis. The Magic of Slydini. Harry Stanley Publishing, London, 1969, pp. 10–18.
^Eldin, Peter. Presenting the World’s Greatest Magicians. Kingfisher – a Houghton Mifflin Company, New York, 1997, p. 32.
^Jay, Ricky. Magician Mentors and Inspirations, American Masters, PBS Television, January 9, 2015.
^Henning, Doug. Totally History
^Fulves, Karl. The Best of Slydini … And More, Lou Tannen, Inc. New York, 1976, pp. 5–17.
^Larsen, William W., Genii Magazine, Volume 37, Number 12, December, 1973.
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