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Bill Baird
| Bill Baird | |
| Born | William Keckritz March 4, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Died | August 5, 1978 (age 64) |
| Resting place | Lakeside Cemetery in Colon, Michigan. |
Bill Baird (1914 - 1978) was a professional magician best known for his billiard balls manipulation.
He is the namesake of the Bill Baird Award given annually by Abbott's Magic Convention to the magician who demonstrates outstanding skill in object manipulation. 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.
He was awarded the St. Louis Magical Heritage Award in 1995 by IBM Ring One and SAM Assembly 8.
He is buried at Lakeside Cemetery in Colon, Michigan.
References
- Obit Genii 1978 October
