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| + | '''Fred Rickard'', a graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles as a Chemistry Major, was a semi-professional magician specializing in large illusions. | ||
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| + | He first met [[Floyd G. Thayer]] in 1927, and worked with [[Bill Larsen Sr.]] at Thayer's" in the 1940s. Rickard later worked with [[Merv Taylor]] and [[Owen Magic Supreme]]. | ||
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| + | His wife, Hellen, whom he married in 1939 was a member of the [[Magigals]]. | ||
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| + | He was elected into the [[SAM]] Hall of Fame in 1986. | ||
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| + | Rickard was active in many magic organizations including the SAM, IBM, IGP, Mystic 27, Pasadena Magicians' Guild, the [[Magic Circle]] of England, and was a Charter and Life Member of the [[Magic Castle]].<ref>Obit [[Genii 1990 January]]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 18:01, 8 May 2011
| Fred Rickard | |
| Born | Frederic Luke Rickard January 14, 1907 Vandalia, Missouri |
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| Died | November 28, 1989 (age 82) |
'Fred Rickard, a graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles as a Chemistry Major, was a semi-professional magician specializing in large illusions.
He first met Floyd G. Thayer in 1927, and worked with Bill Larsen Sr. at Thayer's" in the 1940s. Rickard later worked with Merv Taylor and Owen Magic Supreme.
His wife, Hellen, whom he married in 1939 was a member of the Magigals.
He was elected into the SAM Hall of Fame in 1986.
Rickard was active in many magic organizations including the SAM, IBM, IGP, Mystic 27, Pasadena Magicians' Guild, the Magic Circle of England, and was a Charter and Life Member of the Magic Castle.[1]
Books
- Compilation Page Wright's Manuscript
References
- ↑ Obit Genii 1990 January
