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+ | '''Willard C. Robertson''' (May 4, 1928 - June 20, 2009 ) was a professional magician and trucking executive from Buffalo New York. | ||
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Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, he moved to Buffalo at age 9 and soon became involved with magic. He spent his early years being mentored by [[Gene Gordon]] of Gene Gordon's Magic Shop in downtown Buffalo. | Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, he moved to Buffalo at age 9 and soon became involved with magic. He spent his early years being mentored by [[Gene Gordon]] of Gene Gordon's Magic Shop in downtown Buffalo. | ||
− | Robertson was an active professional magician for nearly 60 years. He was one of the original members of the Buffalo [[IBM]] chapter, Junior Ring 12. He also was a past president of Karl Norman/Gene Gordon Magic Club Ring 12, of which he was a life member. | + | Robertson was an active professional magician for nearly 60 years. He was one of the original members of the Buffalo [[IBM]] chapter, Junior Ring 12. He also was a past president of Karl Norman/Gene Gordon Magic Club Ring 12, of which he was a life member.<ref>The Buffalo News, June 22, 2009</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 22:46, 11 August 2013
Willard C. Robertson | |
Born | May 04, 1928 Erie, Pennsylvania |
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Died | June 20, 2009 (age 81) |
Willard C. Robertson (May 4, 1928 - June 20, 2009 ) was a professional magician and trucking executive from Buffalo New York.
Biography
Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, he moved to Buffalo at age 9 and soon became involved with magic. He spent his early years being mentored by Gene Gordon of Gene Gordon's Magic Shop in downtown Buffalo.
Robertson was an active professional magician for nearly 60 years. He was one of the original members of the Buffalo IBM chapter, Junior Ring 12. He also was a past president of Karl Norman/Gene Gordon Magic Club Ring 12, of which he was a life member.[1]
References
- ↑ The Buffalo News, June 22, 2009