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Get-Together Enjoyed by 652 Magi
Suzy Wandas, Chang, Bill Neff, Outstanding Stars of Show
By Demon Rembrandt
Of course there was a nostalgic remark here and there from some of those who had enjoyed previous Abbott affairs, wishing it had been held in Colon, but, nevertheless, to com a phrase, "a good time was had by all.
Prominent in the interest of the visiting Magicians was the entertainment fare offered and this was of the usual high order, with Suzy Wandas of Belgium, making her first appear­ance before American audiences; Bill Neff, Chang, and Fred Grundy of New Zealand be­ing featured.                                                 ,
Visitors began arriving the first part of the week and demonstrations on the stage in the elaborate showroom set up in the High School gym were the principal entertainment feature. By Wednesday night, however, a large part of the crowd was there and along with members of the Chamber of Commerce, who handled the local details for the affair, and other guests, they enjoyed the opening event of the scheduled program — a cabaret "night before" party. There was a snack lunch, entertain­ment and dancing, although the intense heat discouraged much of the latter. Dorny em-ceed the show which included acrobatics by the Dell Davis Girls, Magic by George Coon, Jim Ryan, John Straub and his family; stories by Bob Lewis, Mel's chalk act, a cute Monkey in the Basket by Janet Clinton, juggling by
Earl Davis, and a dancing and Magic specialty by Rose Mary Daley.
The Thursday show was staged in the High School Auditorium, as were all the public shows — a sellout and many availed them­selves of standing room. Percy Abbott ap­peared promptly at 8 P. M. and was given an ovation which swelled as the curtain was un­intentionally pushed aside to reveal the boxes for the candy sale. No Abbott show would be complete without Percy's candy pitch and this traditional opener. Percy then introduced Dorny as the M. C, who was in fine form and after greeting the crowd, introduced the open­ing act, John Straub and family to do a series of silk productions. Phil D'Rey, ventriloquist,
HUG PHOTO
Suzy Wandas at Finale of her cigarette routine.
Another successful congregation of Magi­cians came to a close with the final show of the 18th annual Abbott Magic Get-Together at Three Rivers, Mich., Sept. 1-5, exceeding all expectations as to attendance and excellence of its magical and entertainment fare. The official registration figure was 652.
And Three Rivers, gave the visitors a royal welcome with banners lining the streets throughout the business section and "Welcome, Magicians" on store windows. All this and the general friendliness of the townspeople were greatly appreciated by the Magicians.

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