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| + | He started out as an assistant to The [[Great Leon]] and then for [[Houdini]] before striking out on his own with his English wife Doreen as "Lady 'Awkins" or "Miss Scrapiron" in the 1950s. Doreen would provide comedy by disregarding the feelings of her magician husband while she was assisting. | ||
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| + | They toured the world featuring his Magic Kettle (a version of the [[Inexhaustible Bottle]]). | ||
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In 1950 and 1951 they won the Comedy Prize at [[FISM]]. | In 1950 and 1951 they won the Comedy Prize at [[FISM]]. | ||
Revision as of 13:36, 21 July 2012
Jay Palmer (November 1, 1899 - August 13, 1970) was born William J “Willie” Burns in Nashville, Tennessee.
| Jay Palmer | |
| Born | William J. Burns November 01, 1899 Nashville, Tennessee |
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| Died | August 13, 1970 (age 70) |
He started out as an assistant to The Great Leon and then for Houdini before striking out on his own with his English wife Doreen as "Lady 'Awkins" or "Miss Scrapiron" in the 1950s. Doreen would provide comedy by disregarding the feelings of her magician husband while she was assisting.
They toured the world featuring his Magic Kettle (a version of the Inexhaustible Bottle).
In 1950 and 1951 they won the Comedy Prize at FISM.
References
- Cover Genii 1951 April
- Cover Genii 1953 April
- Obit Genii 1970 September
