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Lee
Delano - Joe Stevens - Paul Green - Photo Lee Delano - who worked
and toured with Sid Ceaser playing Sid's stright man for many years, poses with my ole'
man and another one of the Pro's in the BIDNI. We invite you
to view Lee Delano's website where you will see a tremendous history
of some of Lee's works - you won't regret it! http://www.leedelano.com |
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In fact, it wasn't until the end of the day when we started packing at
about 6:30pm, that it hit us in the face! BAM!! We were all
dog-tired. Now that we were all faced with the gruesome task of
packing! UGGGG!!!! It's the worst! HA HA! But it's
one of those things that "have to get done." The sooner
you start, the sooner you can finish, or in this case head up to Jim
Patton's private bar to relax! So, everyone dug in and went to
work. We hadn't eaten all day, there was no time for lunch and we
were there at 7:30am. We had dinner reservations at 8:30pm. We
were all STARVED and in physical pain from the feet up... but it was a
good tired.
My father Joe was ready for a drink - so I told him to go up to the
Magician's Bat and we'll meet him up there later. Everybody got
finished packing about 40 minutes after Joe had gone upstairs to nurse a
drink (or two, or three, only the Ghost of Buma Sr. knows for sure).
Buma Jr. wanted a drink too, but knew better than to give into that desire
because he was a strong believer in genetics (HA).
It was great when I was able to meet up with my ole' man at the Magician's
Bar (on the second floor). We sat and chatted with Jim Patton.
Jim Patton is part of "The Magic Castle." I told him if
the Magic Castle were a University - he would have tenure! I can't
imagine what the Castle would be like without him. He's an
accomplished magician, a fantastic bartender - I mean, picture your DREAM
bartender - a gut that not only serves you drinks but also tips on cards
and effects too. Another one of Jim's great assets is the history he
can share with you about all the great performers who have come to The
Castle. Fred Kaps, Finn Jon, Gaetan Bloom, the list goes on and on.
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After finishing a hard day at work, sitting at the bar with my ole'
man, and chatting with him and Jim Patton - waiting for George and Carol
Robinson and Mark (Buma Jr.) Burger to join us for dinner - that was
Nirvanva.
But even Jim Patton was completely amazed and blown away when Buma Jr.
got out a deck of cards and showed Jim some of his newest techniques.
We were all in "awe" of what Mark Burger (Buma Jr.) can do with
a deck of cards.
The night ended with an excellent dinner at the Castle.
I'm happy
to report that the Magic Castle was jammed with eager and enthusiastic
patrons!
Joe
Stevens and Mark Burger (Buma Jr.), both cast from the same mold. Mark
Burger and my father share a very strong friendship that transcends
business. This relationship is one of my fathers strongest and treasured
as Joe was very close with Mark's Dad, Marvin Burger (Buma Sr.), for many
years. After Marvin passed away Mark and Joe's relationship grew closer
(I'm sure with Marvin's blessing and happiness), and there is no doubt
that there was a big smile on Marvin's face the night we were all together
at the Castle. Like Buma Jr., I too am a second generation magic dealer -
so Mark and I have a lot in common - especially tough as nails fathers
that ride us hard and never let up! HA! I have learned a lot from Mark
Burger and enjoy spending time with him. He's a confidante and we consider
him to be part of our family. Check out Mark's website at www.markburger.com.
Our sincere thanks to Dale Hindman, Mark and Nani Wilson, Jim Patton
and all the Castle Staff for your wonderful and gracious hospitality.
We have always been honored to have such a warm and great relationship
with you and hope to continue with it many years in the future.
Additionally, thanks to all our valued clients and customers that
supported us at the Castle Dealer Day. We are indebted to you and
look forward to seeing many of you at this year's World Magic Seminar
in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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