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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]] (1978)
* 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)
 
==References==
 
* Cover [[Genii 1978 April]]
 
[[Category:Biographies|Dornfield,Werner]]

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