BROKEN WAND :: RON WILSON

BY SCOTT WELLS:

Back when the release of magic books were few and far apart and each release was a big deal and the content was practical, commercial and doable, “The Uncanny Scot - Ron Wilson” by Richard Kaufmann (the most prolific of publishers in the 1980’s) stands out in my library as one of the seminal books that shaped my performing style and magic career. There are many routines from that book that made its way into my repertoire in 1987 that I still regularly use in my programs to this very day.

 

I met Ron several times at the Magic Castle and at a few conventions and though I cannot say that we were close friends, I can say that my every encounter with him brought me a smile and confirmed that he had a truly caring and gentle spirit. He always offered advice and assistance to everyone. Ron gave me good suggestions that led to my work on cruise ships. He will be missed by all of us. Until next we meet…aloha, my friend.