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Roy Benson
Roy Benson (Jan 17, 1914 - Dec 6, 1977) was born Edward Emerson Ford McQuaid in Courbevoie, France. His mother was Dora Ford of the Four Fords and The Ford Sisters of Vaudeville fame. His father was Edward Emerson McQuaid of Vaudeville's Juggling team, Emerson and Baldwin.
| Roy Benson | |
| Born | Edward Emerson Ford McQuaid January 17, 1914 Courbevoie, France |
|---|---|
| Died | December 06, 1977 (age 63) |
Benson was a proficient musician, a professor and was both a close-up magician and magical stage comedian.
He was a student of Nate Leipzig and originated the long pour finish for the salt trick and well known for his creation of the ball and bowl routine. He performing many routines, including his salt pour, on TV in 1955. He built the monster for the movie "The Flesh Eaters" in 1964, directed by his cousin Jack Curtis.
He made many contributions to the Phoenix magazine.
He struggled with alcoholism and eventually died of emphysema.[1]
Books
- Roy Benson by Starlight (2006) by Levent & Todd Karr
- The Second Oldest Profession
- Benson on Magic booklet
References
- ↑ December 2004 cover of Magic