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[[Russell Swann]] (October 31, 1901 - 1980) was born William Russell | [[Russell Swann]] (October 31, 1901 - 1980) was born William Russell in Washington D. C., the first of 10 brothers. | ||
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Swann was a successful comedy magician that performed in every major nightclub in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.<ref>http://sites.google.com/site/russellswannmagician</ref> {{Youtube Thumb|etrTOYADpVE}} | |||
He studied under [[Thurston]] and became the first magician to play the Waldorf Astoria in New York. He became one of the highest paid nightclub performers of his day. He did command performances at the White House for both President Roosevelt and Truman. One of Russell's most famous routines was the Head Chopper. | |||
to play the Waldorf Astoria in New York. He became one of the highest paid nightclub performers of his day. He | |||
He also appeared on TV and film, including two appearances on the Jackie Gleason Show. | He also appeared on TV and film, including two appearances on the Jackie Gleason Show.<ref>Obit [[Genii 1980 June]]</ref> | ||
== Honors == | |||
* "Magician of the Year" by The [[Society of American Magicians]] at Hunter College in New York in 1975. | |||
* Performing Fellowship from the [[Academy Of Magical Arts]] in 1979. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 18:23, 31 October 2011
Russell Swann (October 31, 1901 - 1980) was born William Russell in Washington D. C., the first of 10 brothers.
| Russell Swann | |
| Born | William Russell October 31, 1901 Washington D. C. |
|---|---|
| Died | March 16, 1980 (age 78) |
Swann was a successful comedy magician that performed in every major nightclub in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.[1]
He studied under Thurston and became the first magician to play the Waldorf Astoria in New York. He became one of the highest paid nightclub performers of his day. He did command performances at the White House for both President Roosevelt and Truman. One of Russell's most famous routines was the Head Chopper.
He also appeared on TV and film, including two appearances on the Jackie Gleason Show.[2]
Honors
- "Magician of the Year" by The Society of American Magicians at Hunter College in New York in 1975.
- Performing Fellowship from the Academy Of Magical Arts in 1979.
References