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Member Edward M. Rosenthal passed on February 12, 2010 at his home in Scottsdale, AZ. Ed was 82 years young. He was one of a handful of magicians recently acknowledged to have been active members of BOTH the S.A.M. & I.B.M. for over 50 years. He owned a successful hearing aid business in Boston until retiring to Arizona in the 1970’s. His performing name was EDWARDO. He became interested in magic as a small boy when his father made a coin disappear by rubbing it into his elbow. (That’s the ONLY trick he knew.)

Ed’s next step was to wisely visit the public library where he proceeded to write down the titles of ALL the magic books they had listed. His ongoing project was to methodically begin taking out and reading each one! In later years he became best of friends with SLYDINI. He became acquainted with most of Magic’s greats both here and abroad. Personally he performed the usual birthday parties and later stage and corporate events. Ed was the first magician in the U.S. to perform a Magic Show sponsored by the owners of a “new business model” a SHOPPING CENTER. He learned the how to produce successful large-scale Magic Conventions from Herman Hanson.

He eventually took over that responsibility from Hanson for the ongoing Boston events. Ed served many terms as President of the local Ring after retiring to Arizona. He brought his skills as a Producer out west, too, and produced several local Conventions that attracted attendees from all across the country. His shows/events were always well-balanced and the performers loved working with Ed. He mentored untold numbers of aspiring magicians and behind the scenes helped several pro’s hone their acts. His library and rare apparatus collection were among the finest in the nation. Ed was the world’s greatest salesman and had a heart of gold especially where his friends in Magic were concerned. Survivors include his son, Skip Rosenthal (Texas), sister, Nancy Larner and long time sweetheart Debbie Delawder.

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