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'''Bill Baird''' (1914-1978) was a professional magician best known for his [[billiard balls]] manipulation.<ref>M-U-M, Vol. 68, No. 5, October 1987, BROKEN WANDS, page 37</ref><ref>The NEW TOPS, Vol. 18, No. 10, October 1987, Final Curtain - Bill Baird, page 13</ref> | '''Bill Baird''' (1914-1978) was a professional magician best known for his [[billiard balls]] manipulation.<ref>M-U-M, Vol. 68, No. 5, October 1987, BROKEN WANDS, page 37</ref><ref>The NEW TOPS, Vol. 18, No. 10, October 1987, Final Curtain - Bill Baird, page 13</ref> | ||
| − | + | His sophisticated and highly polished act played in the major theaters and nightclubs in the United States. The act eventually became a full stage show and revue and was highly acclaimed. His performances lead to a movie role and [[U.S.O.]] tours in both world War II and the Korean conflict.<ref>Obit [[Genii 1978 October]]</ref> | |
| − | + | He is the namesake of the "Bill Baird Award" given annually at the [[Abbott's Magic Convention]] to the magician who demonstrates outstanding skill in object manipulation. | |
| − | + | == Awards == | |
| + | * St. Louis Magical Heritage Award by [[IBM Ring One]] and [[SAM]] Assembly 8 (1995) | ||
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Revision as of 19:47, 28 July 2012
| Bill Baird | |
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| Born | William Thomas Keckritz March 4, 1914 St. Louis, Missouri |
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| Died | August 5, 1978 (age 64) Lansing, Michigan |
| Resting place | Lakeside Cemetery in Colon, Michigan[1] |
Bill Baird (1914-1978) was a professional magician best known for his billiard balls manipulation.[2][3]
His sophisticated and highly polished act played in the major theaters and nightclubs in the United States. The act eventually became a full stage show and revue and was highly acclaimed. His performances lead to a movie role and U.S.O. tours in both world War II and the Korean conflict.[4]
He is the namesake of the "Bill Baird Award" given annually at the Abbott's Magic Convention to the magician who demonstrates outstanding skill in object manipulation.
Awards
- St. Louis Magical Heritage Award by IBM Ring One and SAM Assembly 8 (1995)
References
- ↑ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7801934
- ↑ M-U-M, Vol. 68, No. 5, October 1987, BROKEN WANDS, page 37
- ↑ The NEW TOPS, Vol. 18, No. 10, October 1987, Final Curtain - Bill Baird, page 13
- ↑ Obit Genii 1978 October
