Lew Zafran

Lew Zafran
Born	Lewis Morris Zafran May 25 1915 Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Died	February 22 1997 (age 81) Dallas, Dallas, Texas

Lew Zafran was a Dallas Ft. Worth area magician who was known for creating very unique devices. Legend suggests he made a set of Chinese Sticks that work from any angle, one set exists and was given to his son.

Biography

Lew was born to Russian parents Morris and Rose Walderman Zafran in Dallas, TexasStarted learning magic at age of 10. As a serviceman in the Pacific, he was known as the “Witchdoctor of Guadalcanal.” He entertained fellow soldiers in New' Zealand and Hawaii at hospitals and was on a special program for Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt during her Pacific tour. [3]

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Lew's wife was Nina Mae Whitley Zafran (11/11/1907 - 5/13/2009) [1] they were married on 02/14/1937 and they divorced in 1971 [2]. They had one child, Robert Zafran.

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1947 - President of Ft. Worth Texas Magic Club

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References

[1] Nina Zafran Obituary - http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/obituary.aspx?n=nina-m-zafran&pid=127316423 [2] Divorce Record - http://www.mocavo.com/Lewis-Zafran-Vs-Nina-Zafran-Texas-Divorce-Record-Index-1968-2002/06855117367243006385 [3] The Odessa American » 1947 » December » 8 Dec 1947, Mon » Page 1