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Roy Baker is dead

Postby Allen Tipton » Nov 17th, '06, 16:38



I received an e mail from Eddie Burke this morning saying Roy Baker died last Friday 10th. Nov. 2006.
He is so well remembered by older magicians for his books, Baker's Dozen,Baker's Bonanza, Baker's Brainwaves, plus his dozens of trick contributiuons to Abra and other magazines.
And of course the P.A.T.E.O. Force.
His Electrovan( vanish of a lit light bulb) was my Big Trick in 1948 and his complete Mental Act in Bonanza ( pub. by Harry Stanley) really started me on the mental magic trail
I didn't realise he was Eddie Burke's cousin.
The funeral is at the Medway Crem, on Friday 24th. November 2006 at 1:20pm.
Honour him for he brought much to our Magic World.
Allen Tipton

Began magic at 9 in 1942. Joined Staffs M.S at 13. Nottm.Guild of M. (8 times President. Prog Director 20years)IBM. Awarded Magician of Month 1980 By Intern. Pres. IBM for reproducing Dante's Sim Sala Bim. Writes Dear Magician column for Abra. Mag.
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Postby Mandrake » Nov 17th, '06, 16:43

Sad news but thanks for letting us know.

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Postby Tomo » Nov 17th, '06, 16:56

That's really bad news.

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Postby seige » Nov 17th, '06, 16:58

No!

I only typed his name in this morning when I was crediting him for the PATEO force on an effect I am writing up!

So, I will now make this effect a tribute to him.

RIP, and thanks for everything.

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Postby Jordan C » Nov 17th, '06, 17:09

RIP - a magical man indeed

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Postby IAIN » Nov 21st, '06, 11:08

“Logic only gives man what he needs...Magic gives him what he wants.”

Rest in Peace Mr. Baker...you gave alot...

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Postby mccabe24 » Nov 24th, '06, 00:28

Wow. I never knew he created the PATEO force. Now every time I use it, I'm going to think about him.

R.I.P.

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Postby David R. » Nov 24th, '06, 06:13

Thank you for everything you have done for the magic community, and to everyone.

R.I.P.

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Postby geetarfreeek » Nov 27th, '06, 21:12

RIP, only discovered the PATEO force the other weekend too. Sad loss for magic.

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