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In Books
- Leo Behnke - One of magic's most gifted (and prolific!) writers has
finally written the story of his life in the twin worlds of magic and
books, and how he has often succeeded in combining his two passions.
Leo was Steve Martin's first boss (and mentor!) at the newly opened
Disneyland, was one of the very first magicians hired by the newly opened
Magic Castle, and worked closely with Ricky Jay and later David Copperfield
to develop and maintain one of the premier magic collections in the
world. Others featured prominently in his story include Gene Finnell,
John Daniels, Owen Magic, Mark Wilson, Bill and Milt Larsen, John Gaughan,
Johnny Carson, Jay Marshall, Clarke "The Senator" Crandall,
Don and Joan Lawton, Jay Ose, Bev Bergeron, Alan Wakeling, Lynn Searles,
Ray Bradbury, C. A. George Newmann, Mike Caveney, Shari Lewis, Harry
Blackstone, Jr., Steve Forte, Burton Sperber, Dr. Stanley Jaks and Leo's
wife, Pat. A bibliography of all the books Leo has authored, edited
and/or designed is included as an appendix. This is sure to delight
the many fans, old and new, of Leo Behnke! Foreword by Steve Martin.
120 pages. Hardbound. $30.00; yours for $24.00 (BK01679)
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