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Bob McAllister
Bob McAllister | |
Born | Robert Charles McAllister June 2, 1935 Philadelphia,Pennsylvania |
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Died | July 21, 1998 (age 63) Manhattan, New York |
Resting place | Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery, Virginia Beach, USA |
Categories | Books by Bob McAllister |
Bob McAllister (June 2, 1935 – July 21, 1998) had a career in children's television, starting with a morning shows in Norfolk, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland.
Biography
In 1967, he became host of a syndicated saturday morning show called Wonderama in New York. He also created the award-winning network series "Kids Are People Too".[1]
McAllister received recognition in the magic field with numerous awards, including the "Magician of the Year" award from the Society of American Magicians.
Books
- That Extra Touch (1963)
References
- ↑ Obit - Genii 1998 September
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- The Linking Ring, Vol. 42, No. 2, February 1962, Robert C. McAllister Awarded, page 20
- The Linking Ring, Vol. 78, No. 9, September 1998, Broken Wand, Robert C. McAllister, by Dennis Phillips, page 151
- MUM, Vol. 88, No. 4, September 1998, Broken Wands, Bob McAllister, page 45
- http://www.nytimes.com/1998/07/22/arts/bob-mcallister-63-tv-host-and-magician.html Bob McAllister, 63, TV Host and Magician