Those Philadelphia Magicians who did not get to Percy Abbott's Get-Together missed a lot of fun. Since I returned and told everyone what a good time I had, you may be sure that there will be quite a few more up from Philadelphia next year.
A friend of mine by the name of Johnson of Detroit drove us (Charles Larson, Stuart Rob-son and me) to Colon. Some of the boys were not so lucky. However, Percy did a good job getting every one out to Colon. I've mentioned Johnson because he was to drive right back to Detroit when he arrived in Colon. We arrived at 12 noon, and he enjoyed himself so much that it was after midnight when he left.
I have been to quite a number of conventions before, but this gathering of Magicians was the best of all. I saw more tricks, better tricks, better Magicians, and there was something doing all the time. Percy was on the job every moment looking out for everyone's comfort.
Among the great present were: Joe Berg, Stuart Robson, Bert Allerton, John Braun, Judge Carter, Russ Walsh, Roy Dohs, Eugene Berstein, Dr. Tarbell, John MulhoUand, Phil Thomas, Joe Ovette, Dorny, and so many others that I have not the space to write them here.
Highlights: Paul Stadelman was terrific, he has an egg bag made up to look like a chicken. I understand that he is going to put it on the market; take my word for it and order one now from Abbott, it's great. Duke Stern did a great job directing the orchestra; Lyman the stage manager, and Percy Abbott kept the shows moving smoothly; Howard Melson on the job every moment. Harlan Tarbell had around fifty Magicians in his class at $5.00 a person. Joe Ovette does a great act. The pet skunk during the excitement on Friday's act bit Mrs. Ovette, and the good Dr. Bennett came to the rescue. Bob Lotz looks great on the stage. Phil Thomas and Kay went over big on both shows. Met Ed Little on the Red
