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Harlan Taylor

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Dr. Harlan Taylor ( 1899? - February 5, 1987), born in Tennessee, was an army surgeon that performed magic for Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Gen Eisenhower, Vice President Richard Nixon.

He retired from the Army in 1959, served for many years at San Francisco General Hospital and Ames Research Lab in Sunnyvale, California where he finally retired at age 84.

Dr. Taylor sponsored the 'Dr. Taylor Trophy' for excellence in magic performances for local clubs.

Colonel Taylor died at home in Menlo Park, California after an illness at the age of 88.

References

  • Obit Genii February, 1987
  • An Officer And A Magician By Frances Ireland, Linking Ring, OCTOBER, 1952