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by **saxmad** » Dec 15th, '04, 17:32

Bad news - Peter McCahon, (the big guy in Monkey Magic) died last night.

I think he was in hospital, but seemed to be doing ok.

You'll be sorely missed, big man....

by **Mark Waddington** » Dec 15th, '04, 17:36

My god, thats terrible news, his style of magic was fantastic, and he wasnt too old i believe.

Does anyone know what he died of?

by **Mandrake** » Dec 15th, '04, 18:23

There seem to be no details on Channel Four news, Sky news or BBC news and his website doesn't mention his passing.

by **bananafish** » Dec 15th, '04, 18:28

That is very sad news...

by **dat8962** » Dec 15th, '04, 18:54

Very sad to hear this news.

a recent interview with Papa is posted here:

http://www.monkeymagic.tv/

by **saxmad** » Dec 15th, '04, 20:50

According to the guys on Magicbunny he had been in hospital since Thursday with "chest pains" but seemed to be making a recovery.

No other details yet.

The original announcement apparently came from the Fellowship of Christian Magicians, of which Pete was the European President.

by **saxmad** » Dec 15th, '04, 23:04

Check out http://www.magicweek.co.uk/ for more details.

by **Mandrake** » Dec 16th, '04, 00:21

Very sad - a nice guy with real talent gone far too early.

by **saxmad** » Dec 16th, '04, 00:44

He was only 39. Tragic.

Condolences also to the rest of the Monkey Magic team. It must feel like losing your right arm.

by **Michael Jay** » Dec 16th, '04, 01:50

It is always sad to see a beloved member of our profession/hobby/art pass on. Peter will be sorely missed.

Mike.

by **Part-Timer** » Dec 16th, '04, 10:16

What a shock. He was my favourite member of the 'Monkey Magic' team, as he had a lot of skill and personality. Rest in peace.

by **daleshrimpton** » Dec 16th, '04, 13:24

For those that have not seen it, Duncan has updated magicweek, with a tribute page to Pete, giving further details of the events that lead up to this tragic loss.

Dale

by **carlp** » Dec 16th, '04, 19:05

My name is Carl Pettman, I considered Pete a friend of mine . Pete performed his brilliant show at my wedding, his performance had me and my family in hysterics. I am deeply sadened to hear this terrible news and my condolences got to his family and his friends. His death is a great loss to the world of entertainment and to mankind in general. May he Rest in Peace and keep them laughing up there.

by **saxmad** » Dec 17th, '04, 12:37

Mandrake wrote:There seem to be no details on Channel Four news, Sky news or BBC news and his website doesn't mention his passing.

I think it's pathetic that this tragic news has been completely ignored by the media.
Nothing on the TV, nothing in the newspapers.
Only mentioned in the magic web sites.

This guy had class and talent, unlike most of the 'celebrities' that the media are obsessed with.

But it's society's loss.....

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