1960

Magic related events from the year 1960.

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Events

• Don Alan performs his Chop Cup routine on the "Ed Sullivan Show"
• The Great LaFollette, a performer of both a successful Chinese and traditional magic act, dies on November 8
• Comedy A La Card, written by Karrell Fox, is published by L.L. Ireland Magic Co.
• Seconds, Centers and Bottoms, by Ed Marlo, is published as the 8th in the RCT series of booklets
• The Magic of Slydini, by Lewis Ganson, is published by the Supreme Magic Co.
• The 13 Steps to Mentalism, booklets 12-13, written by Tony Corinda, are published
• A Lifetime in Magic, written as an autobiograpy by Percy Abbott, is published
• Percy Abbott, co-founder of the Blackstone Magic Company, dies on August 26
• Dai Vernon's More Inner Secrets of Card Magic, by Lewis Ganson, is republished as part of the Inner Card Trilogy
• Tony Andruzzi designs Gloria Jacobson's "Vampira" act
• The Magic Land of Allakazam begins airing on national television with host Mark Wilson

Presidents

SAM - William J. McCarthy