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Slydini was the son of an amateur magician who encouraged him to pursue sleight of hand at an early age. | Slydini was the son of an amateur magician who encouraged him to pursue sleight of hand at an early age. | ||
{{Youtube Thumb|SZ2_AAkyYG4|300|Slydini on Cavett (The cigarette fantasy)}} | {{Youtube Thumb|SZ2_AAkyYG4|300|Slydini on Cavett (The cigarette fantasy)}} | ||
− | While still young, Slydini and his family moved from Italy to Argentina. He worked in South America's version of vaudeville, but after the Great Depression hit, work became scarce. | + | While still young, Slydini and his family moved from Italy to Argentina. He worked in South America's version of [[vaudeville]], but after the Great Depression hit, work became scarce. |
In 1930, he moved to New York City, where he got a job at Hubert's Museum on Forty-second Street and later found work in carnivals and sideshows. On a visit to Boston, Slydini landed a three-day show and ended up performing in Boston for seven years. | In 1930, he moved to New York City, where he got a job at Hubert's Museum on Forty-second Street and later found work in carnivals and sideshows. On a visit to Boston, Slydini landed a three-day show and ended up performing in Boston for seven years. | ||
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The French film producer [[Christian Fechner]] brought Slydini to France and professionally filmed his entire repertoire possibly during the 1970s. The films have never been released. | The French film producer [[Christian Fechner]] brought Slydini to France and professionally filmed his entire repertoire possibly during the 1970s. The films have never been released. | ||
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== Books == | == Books == | ||
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== External Links== | == External Links== | ||
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i30qx9eI1r0 Paper balls into box] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i30qx9eI1r0 Paper balls into box] | ||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW6oQZc_c80 Just misdirection] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW6oQZc_c80 Just misdirection] | ||
* [http://www.mundoandino.com/Argentina/Tony-Slydini unofficial Slydini biography] | * [http://www.mundoandino.com/Argentina/Tony-Slydini unofficial Slydini biography] | ||
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− | [[Category:Biographies | + | * Obit, MUM, March 1991 |
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Revision as of 11:39, 9 November 2010
Slydini was a world renowned magician born Quintino Marucci in Foggia, Italy. He first took the stage name of "Tony Foolem" and eventually later "Slydini".
Tony Slydini | |
Born | Quintino Marucci September, 01 1901 Foggia, Italy |
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Died | January, 15 1991 (age Expression error: Unexpected < operator.) |
Nationality | Italian |
Slydini was the son of an amateur magician who encouraged him to pursue sleight of hand at an early age.
Slydini on Cavett (The cigarette fantasy)
While still young, Slydini and his family moved from Italy to Argentina. He worked in South America's version of vaudeville, but after the Great Depression hit, work became scarce.
In 1930, he moved to New York City, where he got a job at Hubert's Museum on Forty-second Street and later found work in carnivals and sideshows. On a visit to Boston, Slydini landed a three-day show and ended up performing in Boston for seven years.
Slydini's magic was usually impromptu, rather than following a set sequence of tricks. He allowed his audience and the situation to dictate his show.
The French film producer Christian Fechner brought Slydini to France and professionally filmed his entire repertoire possibly during the 1970s. The films have never been released.
Books
- Stars of Magic Series 8 - Slydini (1951)
- The Magic of Slydini by Lewis Ganson (1960)
- Slydini Encores by Leon Nathanson (1966)
- The Best of Slydini ... and More (2 volumes) by Karl Fulves (1976)
- The Magical World of Slydini (2 volumes) by Karl Fulves (1979)
- The Annotated Magic of Slydini by Lewis Ganson (2001)
Awards and Honors
- Masters Fellowship from Academy of Magical Arts (1974)
Video
- As I Recall (2 DVD Set) : Slydini's students pay tribute to the man, the mentor, and the magic. They recall some of their most cherished moments with the master and perform their favorite effects, keeping his legacy alive.
External Links
References
- Obit, MUM, March 1991
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