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'''Al Munro''' (1925-2002), a jeweler, was a regular attendee of the [[FFFF]] convention and founding member of the [[Canadian Association of Magicians]]. | '''Al Munro''' (1925-2002), a jeweler, was a regular attendee of the [[FFFF]] convention and founding member of the [[Canadian Association of Magicians]]. | ||
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Munro began as a juggler and clown during World War II entertaining the men on his ship and later performing for various clubs in his home town. He then developed a manipulative act during which had a costume change into a clown. | Munro began as a juggler and clown during World War II entertaining the men on his ship and later performing for various clubs in his home town. He then developed a manipulative act during which had a costume change into a clown. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:01, 3 May 2014
| Al Munro | |
| Born | Elmer Robert Munro June 11, 1925 |
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| Died | October 7, 2002 (age 77) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
Al Munro (1925-2002), a jeweler, was a regular attendee of the FFFF convention and founding member of the Canadian Association of Magicians.
Biography
Munro began as a juggler and clown during World War II entertaining the men on his ship and later performing for various clubs in his home town. He then developed a manipulative act during which had a costume change into a clown.
He was a member the SAM and the IBM (#22443, Order Of Merlin) Rings #256 (London, Ont.), #49 (Hamilton, Ont.), and #12 (Buffalo, NY).
Later in life, known for his 'Geritol Kid' act, and lectured for many local I.B.M. Rings with his Rocky Racoon, and his self made coin effects.[1]
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