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-"Senator" [[Clark Crandall]] (1906-1975) was an American comedy magician and magic dealer.  He developed funny routines for such effects as the Card Duck and the Cups and Balls.
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-In 1957, Al Sharpe sold his "Studio of Magic" shop to Clarke "The Senator" Crandall, who ran it for two years before closing it.
-He was a host at the [[Magic Castle]], introducing the acts and fended off people who were improperly attired (there is a strict dress code). He was the original grumpy old man and his wit and sarcasm were accepted and expected by all. He would do a weekly X-rated show on Saturday nights at midnight.
-He wrote a column for The [[New Tops]] called  "It's A Mystery To Me."
-Abbott's Get-Together presents the "Senator Crandall Award" for Comedy excellence each year.
-==Books==
-* Now You Can Get The Best of "Senator" Crandall (1969)
-* How To Stack Dice for Fun and No Profit (1974)
-* Crandall's Comments (Bulletin)
-[[Category:Biographies|Crandall]]