Sacco, Nick
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Worked Houdini Magic Hall Of Fame, Niagara Falls Ont.
Studied card magic under Eddie Fechter
Member I.B.M. Ring 17/Toronto, I.B.M. Ring 49/Hamilton
President I.B.M. Ring 49/Hamilton 2002/2003
Past Treasurer, IBM Ring 49
Awards:
2000/2001 John E. Shipton Memorial Award Of Achievment
2001/2002 John E. Shipton Memorial Award Of Achievment
Sankey, Jay 19--
Scott, Max 19--
b.
r. Tillsonburg, Ontario
a.k.a. "Great Scott"
Member: I.B.M., C.A.M., S.A.M., I.B.M. Ring 49/12 & 265
Past President I.B.M. Ring 49/1960
Stage, Children's Parties and close-up presentations are
all part of Max's magic.
Scott, Steven (see Rawlings, Scott)
Scudds, Alfred Walter1929 - 1999
Children:Five/Fifteen Grandchildren
I.B.M. #10850, Member Order of Merlin,
Member - Ring 17/Toronto, since 1949
Cousin gave Walter magic set for Christmas age 8
After WWII Walter performed Children's shows
Worked for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Eventually moved to Hastings Ontario -
Worked for General Foods. Became active in local
Founding and active member -
Ring 302/Peterborough, Ontario
Segal, Mike1964
Schooling: B.F.A. Honours Graduate York University
Member:Magic Circle, I.B.M., S.A.M.,
The Toronto Theatre Alliance, ACTRA, Magic Collectors-
Association,Past member Society Of Canadian Magicians
Director of The Sorcerers Safari
Awards:Sid Lorraine Lifetime Achievement award 2005
Full time professional magician, Mike had a TV series on YTV
which ran for 5 years and he apprenticed under Doug Henning
while he was here filming 'The Magic Show' for CBC
Sedore, Brett1964
Birthplace:Toronto, Ontario
Performs throughout Ontario, and West to Whistler B.C.
Brett performs stage, parlour and close-up as well as
children's parties. Brett also builds and invents his own props
(submitted Feb/23/2005 with thanks.)
Seguin, Steve1970
b.p. San Jose, California, US
Former President of IBM Ring #265 (London, Ontario)
London-based corporate magician, Steve Seguin is a gifted performer
His elegant magic blended with his off-beat sense of humor and
intelligent presentations create a unique blend of entertainment that
brings fun and excitement to any event. His ability to “wow” any crowd
has taken him from Halifax to Vancouver, and from London to the
French West Indies. Steve’s clients have come to rely on him to provide
the first-class entertainment corporations expect.
Sherry, Richard Scott 19--
bp: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
r: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Richard Sherry builds outstanding magic and escape
equipment. Richard Sherry has become the best and largest
escape equipment manufacturer in the world and has created
many original escapes. Some of his original creations include
Phobia, Cubed, Cubed², Cubed with Cage, Fatality, Premature
Burial, Nemesis, Anxiety, Water Torture Tank, Water Torture
Tank and Cage and various versions of the Stainless Steel
Straight Jacket. Richard has also built vastly improved
versions of older illusions such as the Guillotine, Hand
Chopper and his own creation the Double Substitution Trunk.
Richard has been performing children and stage magic for
over 35 years. He and Dayle Krall currently produce a large
magic and escapes stage show which tours Canada.
Shipton, John E.---- - ----
Charter member IBM Ring 49, Hamilton
Sim, Douglas19--
Charter member I.B.M. Ring 17 Toronto
Slaight, Allan1931 -
Birthplace: Galt, Ontario
John Giordmaine first magic influance
Performed in teens in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan
Travelled across country by station wagon performing -
Wrote many columns for magic magazines
Became interested in radio broadcasting, eventually owning
Standard Broadcasting Company
Philanthropist, recognized benefactor of many charities,
Member of the Order Of Canada
Juno Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
Author of "The James File", three volume set
Smith, Harry1905 - 1977
Birthplace: Streetsville, Ontario
Harry Smith was the owner/operator of the Arcade Magic
and Novelty Company in the Arcade Building in downtown
Toronto at Queen and Yonge Street, for years the Mecca of
magicians in the Southern Ontario region. It was originally called the
Yonge Street - Arcade's Japanese Magic and Novelty Store, but the
name was changed during the war. Harry mentored
many young magicians and the shop was one of those
classic magic gathering places where magicians performing
in the area would stop by and visit. The walls just below
the ceiling were lined with the framed 8X10 glossy signed
photos of all the greats of the day.
Harry was also a magic maker and many of his hand made
items are in the collections of Toronto and area magicians.
Smith, Brent19--
Brent has been in magic for over 37 years
Comedy Magician/Illusionist
Repeatedly winning the Calgary International Brotherhood of
Magicians, Ring 66, Close up competition.
Brent starting at the age of five, using an incomplete, wrinkled deck of
cards and his parent's coffee table. That small beginning has grown
into a full evening show with stage illusions, live animals, lights, music
with lots of audience participation and interaction. The Grand Illusions
of Brent Smith is a customized magic show for each and every client,
based on their needs, wants and budget.
Brent has produced, and performed in, full touring shows, helping to
raise money for charities across Western Canada. From seeing his
assistant get compacted into a small package, to seeing Santa Claus
appear before everyone eyes, Brent does it all laughter into any social
gathering. With his endearing wit and magical talents he knows the
secret of making people laugh, and has developed his own unique
In an effort to pass his art onto the next generation, Brent has opened
The Vanishing Rabbit Magic Shop in Calgary, as well as starting his
own school of magic, to teach interested children about this exciting
art. He knows it helps with children's self esteem, self-confidence,
memory, speech and coordination.
Smith, Sophie 19-- - 1987
Maiden name: Sophia Anna Scheid
Mrs. Smith as she was known to most, was the other half of the
Smith family run business of the Arcade Magic and Novelty
Company in the Arcade Building in downtown
Toronto at Queen and Yonge Street.
After Harry’s death in 1997, Sophie ran the store
She was an expert demonstrator, and many remember her
showing the little red cups and green fuzzy balls or the
"Disappearing Leprechaun"
Steele, Howard19--
r. St. Catherines, Ontario
Member: I.B.M., I.B.M. Ring 12 Buffalo
Performs mostly children's magic
Stover, Melville E.1912 - 1999
I.B.M.#8518, Charter member I.B.M. Ring -
Internationally recognized as a puzzle and
Familiar to many magic convention goers -
as the "Binocular Man", needing a front row-
seat and binoculars due to extreemly -
Sutherland, David1974
Started Performing Magic at age 5
Past member I.B.M. 1988 - 2000
Sutherland, Kenneth Nicoll 1924 - 1997
Laurie (Richards) Demers.
Member I.B.M. and Ring 28, I.B.M., #8937
A veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy during-
WWII, Kenneth spent most of his working -
years as owner of a small electronics business,
As an accomplished amateur magician, he-
entertained children of all ages.
He spent many happy hours playing snooker -
with his buddies at the Edmonton Senior Lions-
Club Center. He was also an active bowler-
