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-[[Werner F. Dornfield]] (October 7, 1892 - September 5, 1982), known as "Dorny", was a National President and then Dean of the [[Society of American Magicians]].
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-As a soldier in World War I, he became a member of the variety show. Dorny became involved with the [[I.B.M.]] and was given Number 4, though he claimed to be the first official member since the others were all officers.
-He was a close friend of [[Houdini]] and [[Thurston]]. Howard Thurston had asked him to head his No.2 show, but he chose to be a magical MC for a lot less money and a lot fewer headaches.
-The Chicago SAM Assembly #3, which he was a founder member, was named in his honor.  He was also a member of the [[Magic Circle]], the Dean of the Mazda Mystic Ring and the Wizards' Club in Chicago.
-== Honors and Awards
-* Master Fellowship from the [[Academy of Magical Arts]].
-* Guest of Honor at 1982 [[IBM]] convention in New Orleans.
-* Dean of the [[Society of American Magicians]]
-== Books ==
-* [[Trix and Chatter]] (l921)
-* Dorny's Comedy Blackouts (1962)
-[[Category:Biographies|Dornfield,Werner]]