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Its with great sadness that I have received news that Ali Bongo died at 9 am this morning in Hospital.. I can’t say much but what a great man.... .My heart felt condolences go out to Emma and the rest of his family

Good bye Ali......

I had the good fortune to meet and talk with Ali many times over the years. for a legend, he was incredibly approachable.
no doubt in the days to come, we will see just how much this wonderful man was respected across the globe.

i'll miss him more than i can say. he was one of my inspirations.

great man, sad day

Terribly sad day. The world has lost a man who inspired a whole generation of conjurers. A great man.

A tragic loss.

This is a very sad day in the magic world.
Great legend who will never be forgotten.

RIP Ali you will be missed

Oh god, no! That's another piece of childhood gone. Deepest condolences to all who knew the great man.

aw no...well, here's to the great man then...long may his name, work and memory remain...thanks for everything mr. bongo...

RIP Ali and condolances to all of his friends and family.

He gave magic a good name, and we all owe him for that.

I feared for the worst when I read that he was in a fairly bad way. I'm sure we'll all remember him for the wonderful performances, books, tricks and ideas, but also for the way he was so helpful to everyone.

I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but like many of you, I loved seeing him on TV, and owned not only a couple of books by him (both of which are a cut above the usual kids magic books) but also a box of tricks he put his name to.

RIP, Ali.

goodbye to a legend

He'll always be remembered. What a guy.

When I performed my 'Black Magic Theatre Show and Séance' at the Magic Circle, Ali Bongo was in the audience. I have never felt so nervous - performing in front of such a legend of magic - specially when I found that the working of one of my effects was invented by the great man himself.

A sad loss to the world of magic.

Keith Hart