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Ali Bongo Farewell to a legend
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Mar 8th, '09, 12:09
by Les Williams
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......
Posted:
Mar 8th, '09, 12:21
by daleshrimpton
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.
Posted:
Mar 8th, '09, 12:41
by abecedarianmind
great man, sad day
Posted:
Mar 8th, '09, 12:44
by cymru1991
Terribly sad day. The world has lost a man who inspired a whole generation of conjurers. A great man.
Posted:
Mar 8th, '09, 12:50
by Lenoir
A tragic loss.
Posted:
Mar 8th, '09, 13:42
by Spanky
This is a very sad day in the magic world.
Great legend who will never be forgotten.
RIP Ali you will be missed
Posted:
Mar 8th, '09, 13:47
by Tomo
Oh god, no! That's another piece of childhood gone. Deepest condolences to all who knew the great man.
Posted:
Mar 8th, '09, 14:11
by IAIN
aw no...well, here's to the great man then...long may his name, work and memory remain...thanks for everything mr. bongo...
Posted:
Mar 8th, '09, 14:45
by lindz
RIP Ali and condolances to all of his friends and family.
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Mar 8th, '09, 15:15
by saxmad
He gave magic a good name, and we all owe him for that.
Posted:
Mar 8th, '09, 15:31
by Part-Timer
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.
ali
Posted:
Mar 8th, '09, 16:04
by jhmagic1
goodbye to a legend
Posted:
Mar 8th, '09, 16:10
by Rachel
He'll always be remembered. What a guy.
Posted:
Mar 8th, '09, 16:11
by black hart
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
Posted:
Mar 8th, '09, 17:07
by pcwells