Tuesday, January 27, 2004



The Island of Lanai.

The vanishing Wizards on the blog are courtesy of
Comedian / Magician
Michael Finney : http://www.michaelfinney.com/

 


John Alexander, Dai Vernon and Petrick Gold
Hollywood . 1980 .


 
Joe Cossari " King of Cards "


 
Albert Goshman, James Alexander, Dai Vernon,
Joe Cossari and John Alexander
Riviera Hotel
Las Vegas . 1979 .



 
Doctor " I. Killum " at Old Tucson, Arizona . 1947 .
AKA : John E. Alexander
The Society of American Magicians # 136


 
Siegfried, John Alexander and Roy
Las Vegas . 1983 .


 
John Alexander and David Copperfield
At the beginning
Hollywood . 1977 .

Short Video : http://www.davidcopperfield.com/html/guiness.swf
























David Copperfield and John Alexander

Hollywood . 1980 .

You want to be a Magician. This is one way.
Just another day at the office.
Alexander said this : " With a piece of paper and a pencil
you can figure out anything you can dream of. "

Flying : ( Short Video ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70U2yybKhKg


Believe The Magic : http://www.mushacay.com/#/home





John Alexander, Jay Marshall and Bob Read ( England )
Las Vegas . 1983 .


 
John Alexander and Fred Kelly
Tucson . 1989 .

Fred Kelly was President of
The Society of American Magicians
John E. Alexander Assembly # 136
Tucson Arizona

Wearing the same ( S.A.M. ) lapel pin on their coat.
(c) Photo by : Movie Stuntwoman Lynn Lesemann

Video of Fred Kelly dancing with his brother Gene Kelly
 in the 1954 film " Deep In My Heart " :http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2517591/i_love_to_go_swimmin_with_wimmin/


Movie Stuntwoman Lynn Lesemann and Magician
James Randi.
During James Randi visit to
Tucson Arizona . 1987 .
(c) Photo by : John Alexander ( S.A.M. # 136 )

Lynn Lesemann has been an active member of the
Screen Actors Guild ( SAG ) for 38 years.

So you want to be famous ?
If ( You ) Can Imagine It, ( You ) Can Do It.
But first find some Talent. And then Work.
And then Work some more.

The 1960's, When we started : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2opHHNFd0Mg&feature=related

A New Star In Rio : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hODfXMmR33U&feature=related

Or you could join the Army.


 
( GMHRAZ ) Ft. Bliss, Texas. August 1967.
It was 105 degrees. Alexander is in the circle.


John Alexander, Arnold Furst, Diana Zimmerman and Hirata
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Hollywood .1976 .

30 years later, Diana wrote a top ten children's book." Kandide and the Secret of the Mists " ( One Minute Video ) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8WgjVbVWx0&feature=related


John E. Alexander showing the other magicians his famous
 " Thimble Routine ".
Las Vegas . 1983 .

The Society Of American Magicians
John E. Alexander Assembly # 136
Tucson Arizona
was named for him.




Eugene Burger, John Alexander and Max Maven

Las Vegas .1983 .


Eugene Burger, John Alexander and Max Maven

Las Vegas . 1983 .
Visitors have asked to see the original photo above.


Eugene Burger Web Site : http://www.magicbeard.com/\

Max Maven Web Site : http://www.maxmaven.com/

Thought Sender : http://www.magicbeard.com/ThoughtSender.htm


James Alexander, Paul Harris and John Alexander
Tucson . 1989 .

Three Geniuses Of Show Business Magic At One Location.