Remembering Dicky Dean

With thanks to André Rancourt for sending me to Deans of Magic.  From Deans of Magic:

1. When Dicky Dean was ten years old he received a small book on magic, by magician and writer Walter B. Gibson. It was a present from his aunt and uncle that was about to change his life. He never had heard of magic before, but as he started learning the secrets of magic, he knew he wanted to become a magician.
    
2. At age twelve he entered the entertainment section of the London Hobby Fair and won first prize. It was also very fortunate for him that London’s foremost magician Everette Mires and his wife, Sue, were present in the audience to see his show and meet him. Later, he learned numerous tricks from Everette as well as how to properly present them. Even with their large differences in age they became best friends.

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Dicky and Marg were one of the first magic acts I saw as a child. They truly inspired me. I was honoured 20 years later to see them in the audience at one of my own shows and to speak with them afterwards. He was a great magician and a very gracious person. RIP to the Dean. https://t.co/5VNRItECkG

— Aaron Paterson (@AaronPMagic) January 25, 2019

Broken wand: Dicky Dean

Our thoughts go out to Dicky's family and friends.


From Your Life Moments:

DEAN, Dick - “Dicky Dean the Magician” After a life adventurously lived and fulfilled, Dicky Dean passed away at the Village of Glendale Crossing L.T.C., on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Forever loved and remembered by his wife, Marg (Randall) of 51 years. Lovingly remembered by his son, Bruce (Andrea) and his dear grandchildren, Elliot and Miles. Fondly remembered by his brother, Tom (Ruth) and their family, Rob (Melissa), Jim (Michelle), Beth (Drew). Predeceased by his parents, George and Cathie Dean. Also remembered by his students whom he inspired while teaching for the London Board of Education and the many audiences throughout Canada that he enthralled with his professional and unique magic shows.

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With thanks to Peter Mennie for letting us know.

Write to Dicky Dean

A mailing address can be found in the first comment of the Facebook post.  You can read more about Dicky Dean at the Canadian Magicians Archive.

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