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'''Paul Stadelman''', also known as "Sandu", was a professional magician that turned ventriloquist, with his figure "Windy Higgins".<ref>http://dickensndave.bravehost.com/stadel1.htm</ref>
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'''Paul Stadelman''' (1900-1971), also known as "Sandu", was a professional magician that turned ventriloquist, with his figure "Windy Higgins".<ref>http://dickensndave.bravehost.com/stadel1.htm</ref>
  
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== Biography ==
 
He enlisted in World War I in 1917 and later worked with the [[United Services Organization]] during World War II.
 
He enlisted in World War I in 1917 and later worked with the [[United Services Organization]] during World War II.
  
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He created "Polka Dot Paint" (a way of producing "color" on black and white television sets)  and was was known for his voice from the genie bottle. <ref>Final Curtain, New Tops, May 1971</ref>
 
He created "Polka Dot Paint" (a way of producing "color" on black and white television sets)  and was was known for his voice from the genie bottle. <ref>Final Curtain, New Tops, May 1971</ref>
  
His publicity brochure can be seen at the [[Conjuring Arts]] exhibit "The Many Faces of Magic."<ref>http://conjuringarts.org/exhibitions/the-many-faces-of-magic/paul-stadelman/</ref>
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== Books ==
 
== Books ==
 
*  Secrets of Sandu (1933)
 
*  Secrets of Sandu (1933)
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*  Ventriloquism of Today (1963)
 
*  Ventriloquism of Today (1963)
  
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Latest revision as of 17:20, 28 November 2023

Paul Stadelman
BornJanuary 12, 1900
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
DiedMarch 18, 1971 (age 71)
Illinois
Resting placeRosehill Cemetery in Chicago
Flourishedl930s-1960s

Paul Stadelman (1900-1971), also known as "Sandu", was a professional magician that turned ventriloquist, with his figure "Windy Higgins".[1]

Biography

He enlisted in World War I in 1917 and later worked with the United Services Organization during World War II.

He was the founder of VENT-O-RAMA, a popular meeting of Ventriloquists and served as president of the International Ventriloquist Association.

He created "Polka Dot Paint" (a way of producing "color" on black and white television sets) and was was known for his voice from the genie bottle. [2]


Books

  • Secrets of Sandu (1933)
  • Sandu Writes Again (1934)
  • Ventriloquism and TV Ticklers (1951)
  • Ventriloquism of Today (1963)

References

  1. http://dickensndave.bravehost.com/stadel1.htm
  2. Final Curtain, New Tops, May 1971