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Thornton, Larry 19--
Started exploring public library in 1950's at the
age of nine or ten and discovered magic
books. Interest in magic led to seeing ads in
magazines by American mail-order magic
companies and after buying small tricks
showed them to classmates and friends. At
15, joined a correspondence organization
created by and for teenagers called The
American Magic Club. Wrote articles for the
club newsletter and designed crossword
puzzles for same. One year later met first
magicians and was introduced to local magic
Now Order of Merlin Excaliber
Attended magic conventions in Alberta, B.C.,
Montana and California and won first place in
During mid 1970's, started performing magic
shows professionally for children and family
audiences in Calgary and throughout
southern Alberta, expanding ever since.
Other hobbys include reading science books,
biking the Calgary trails and weight training.
Tricky Ricky(See Lyn, Richard)
Trommater, Dan 1971
Dan Trommater began his life in magic at the 1998
Abbott's Get-Together and soon developed into a full-
time pro who now works out of Toronto. In addition
to private and corporate events, he has performed at
Monday Night Magic in NYC and is a repeat
performer at the Magic Castle in Los Angeles.
Memberships: The Academy of Magical Arts, The
International Brotherhood of Magicians, Canadian
