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Mike Bornstein – We’ll Miss You!

In an article titled, “Yet Another Black Wand Has Lost Its Powers,” The Paper of Record has a very thoughtful piece on the death and memory of Mike Bornstein.

“Four days a week, Magic Mike, who was a flinty 83, presided over the Magic Table at the Edison Caf? . . . the one with the disappearing card – a seven of clubs – permanently stuck to the ceiling overhead. If nobody else showed up, Mr. Bornstein sat alone, playing cards.

“He was among the last of the original habitu?s of the table, established in 1942 as a place for magicians to gossip, first at the Dixie Hotel, then at Rosoff’s, then at Scandia, then at the Gaiety Delicatessen.”

The article notes the magic community?s attendance at Mr. Bornstein?s funeral. In a sad juxtaposition, the paper notes his last meal was taken alone at the Magic Table:

“Magic Mike was hit by a truck on Jan. 20, killed in the line of duty. He had just eaten supper alone at the tea room, and was crossing Eighth Avenue, headed for his apartment on 48th Street.”

The description of the broken wand ceremony is touching and if you haven’t experienced the traditional farewell to one of our own, it is impressive to read.

Check out the full article in the New York Time …

Mike Bornstein – We’ll Miss You!

In an article titled, “Yet Another Black Wand Has Lost Its Powers,” The Paper of Record has a very thoughtful piece on the death and memory of Mike Bornstein.

The article notes the magic community?s attendance at Mr. Bornstein?s funeral. In a sad juxtaposition, the paper notes his last meal was taken alone at the Magic Table:

“Magic Mike was hit by a truck on Jan. 20, killed in the line of duty. He had just eaten supper alone at the tea room, and was crossing Eighth Avenue, headed for his apartment on 48th Street.”

The description of the broken wand ceremony is touching and if you haven’t experienced the traditional farewell to one of our own, it is impressive to read.

Check out the full article in the New York Time here.