Burbank trick artist awarded title as Magician of Year
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Valley Times Photo Collection;
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Dean, Gordon
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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated November 1, 1957 reads, "Magicians win award - Ray Muse, left, 120 N. Lincoln St., Burbank, pulls rabbit from hat and perches him on certificate proclaiming Muse 'Magician of Year.' Award was presented by Society of American Magicians to Muse, 50-year veteran of show business, for outstanding achievements in field. Jose Vilardell of North Hollywood performs trick with magic wand presented him for serving as president of Assembly 22 of Magicians Society."
Society of American Magicians Associations, institutions, etc Award presentations Award winners Awards Magic wands Magic tricks Magicians Stuffed animals (Toys) Men Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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