Abbotts 6th Get Together 1939

by Bill Spencer

ABBOTT'S SIXTH ANNUAL MAGIC GET-TOGETHER is now past history, but the memory lingers on. Doc Mahendra was the first to arrive on September 4th, and Guy Stanley was the last to leave on September 14th.

The 310 present found plenty to occupy their time in impromptu activities, the night-before show and the Saturday afternoon show in the Abbott magic theatre at the Abbott plant. The Saturday night show attracted the usual big crowd with the "Standing-Room-Only" Sign in evidence at 8 p.m. Mysterious Lawrence opened with a juggling, balancing and musical act — and very good, too. Next Jesse Thornton with tapes, coins and chopper. Jesse is a showman, and his act registered solid.

No. 3 spot was held down by Walter Harris who held the interest of all with his nonchalant presentation of miscellaneous effects.

Paddy Hopkins in full Scottish regalia, used the Doll House in castle form to introduce Miss Curly Hopkins in her very clever sword dance. Next was E. J. Moore in a cabinet act that was fast moving and presented in the usual E. J. showmanship style.

Moore was followed by Madame Litzka, solo harpist, who literally stole the show. In private life Litzka is Mrs. Maurice Raymond. Come again, Litzka, the boys voted you"Tops".

Monk Watson closed the first half with a comedy magic act that was really funny.

Norman Cummins opened the second half with Trouble Wit and his original door-to-door salesman patter. A distinct novelty well received. Next came Winston Freer in knife through wrist, Maxam rope and lévitation. A most original magician. His lévitation of a spectator convinced magicians present that last month's write-up on this illusion was in no way exaggerated.

"Litzka" next in a magic act that went over very nicely. Next in order in magic acts that went over very nicely was Majah (Jim Miller, President of the Magicians Guild of America) in Seeing With the Finger Tips. It was put over very nicely, and in record time. Then appeared L. L. Ireland and Frances Vandevier. Laurie's Cups and Balls was better than ever. Frances did a novel chapeau presentation. A real act that was fully appreciated by the customers.

George Paxton followed with hat load combination and milk effect and clicked 100%.

John Braun, next to closing act, with dyeing silks and eggs from hat. John's act held the interest of the audience throughout, registering many laughs.

Percy Abbott closed with an act cut to two minutes, presenting Levante's Spectacular Production and the Chests of Mystery.

Sid Lorraine M. Cd. in his usual inimitable manner. His wine and water trick being unusually good and really funny.

The consensus of opinion was "A Great Show" — capably stage managed by Lyman, assisted by Clyde Forrest.

A buffet lunch was then served at the Abbott plant, managed by Audrey Eggstaff, Mrs. Drake and Mrs. Freer assisting.

The plant closed at 3 :30 a. m. and re-opened at 7:00 Sunday morning. More magic all through the day!

We were agreeably surprised at this year's attendance, for it must be remembered that about 300 visited the plant at the time of the Battle Creek Convention. —Percy Abbott.

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