That's really good.. I'm going to try and do it at school. It's a simple enough rutine but I only watched the first two or three minutes... I got bored
Dick appeared at the Christmas Magic Circle Show in 1981 (I think) - sheer brilliance - a great act.
Unfortunately, his Wife Dianne did a spot in the second half and literally bored the audience to death - a 20 minute routine (???) using just a thumb tie! Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz !!!!
Christ the act was painful.
She should have just stuck at being Dick's assistant!
I ordered Dick's Ring and Rope Trick from him in 70s, back when I was a kid. When I wrote him that it never arrived, he send me a new one and a long, funny letter about my mailman doing a magic act. Funny how little kindnesses by "big name" can have an impact. Classy Guy.
This is great. I've known that Dick was a magician, but don't think I'd ever seen any of his routines before. Maybe I saw one of his magician TV appearances like this one when I was a kid in the '70s, but since knowing him as a ragtime pianist, I've only heard that he was an accomplished magician as well.
Old-fashion stage magic with class. Or, as the teenagers say: "Now, that's kickin' it Old School!" I never seen that ring-and-rope done without some kind of concealing handkerchief, before. Just brilliant! And, Chinese rings done with hula hoops? Only one other magician has been Youtubed doing it. But, given Merv Griffin's youthful appearance in this clip? I would have no doubt as to Mr. Zimmerman pioneering such a variant. Thanks for sharing this!
This is classic.Original theme. Lots of charisma,& personality. All the tricks blend seamlessly into the next one,building to the finale. Many magicians can learn from ths.
back in the mid 70's when there was a sudden explosion of kids who had interest in Magic and the Magic Castle in Hollywood...
Dick and Diana Zimmerman were in charge of the comittee for the JUNIOR members of the Magic Castle. Once per year auditions were held, and only 10% of the applicants were admitted into the Castle for membership.
I was part of that Jr. magic explosion that joined the junior Castle ranks with Mark Kalin, Dirk Gingel, Todd Robbins, Jeff Young and other Long Beach Mystics. Dick and Diana were incredible roll models and provided an excellent experience bringing in people like Peter Pit and Mark Wilson to give us insights of their profession. M. Yamashiro
Loved watching that act again! It reminded me of when I was a kid, watching all the magic guests doing the TV talk show circuit. I met Dick Zimmerman back in the day... "-Magiconn '79-", the SAM national convention in Connecticut. I still have his signed lecture notes! (I remember learning his silk vanish using a glass "Taster's Choice" coffee jar.) Diana (his wife) did a phonograph act. I think her "Phonograph Appearance" is the same one used in the Lance Burton show. Thanks for posting this!
That's really good.. I'm going to try and do it at school. It's a simple enough rutine but I only watched the first two or three minutes... I got bored
slowphobia 5 months ago
Great to see this act again.
Dick appeared at the Christmas Magic Circle Show in 1981 (I think) - sheer brilliance - a great act.
Unfortunately, his Wife Dianne did a spot in the second half and literally bored the audience to death - a 20 minute routine (???) using just a thumb tie! Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz !!!!
Christ the act was painful.
She should have just stuck at being Dick's assistant!
EssexBoy696969 1 year ago
Beautiful video, thanks for uploading.
rajlg1999 2 years ago
I ordered Dick's Ring and Rope Trick from him in 70s, back when I was a kid. When I wrote him that it never arrived, he send me a new one and a long, funny letter about my mailman doing a magic act. Funny how little kindnesses by "big name" can have an impact. Classy Guy.
williamlitzler 2 years ago
Still love that act after all these years.
Always loved that milk in pail routine!
mrelectricfan 2 years ago
This is great. I've known that Dick was a magician, but don't think I'd ever seen any of his routines before. Maybe I saw one of his magician TV appearances like this one when I was a kid in the '70s, but since knowing him as a ragtime pianist, I've only heard that he was an accomplished magician as well.
Keeper1st 3 years ago
I actually remember seeing Dick do the ring on rope on Carson too(?) I love animations and this was/is one of the finest!
magicpoliceman 3 years ago
Old-fashion stage magic with class. Or, as the teenagers say: "Now, that's kickin' it Old School!" I never seen that ring-and-rope done without some kind of concealing handkerchief, before. Just brilliant! And, Chinese rings done with hula hoops? Only one other magician has been Youtubed doing it. But, given Merv Griffin's youthful appearance in this clip? I would have no doubt as to Mr. Zimmerman pioneering such a variant. Thanks for sharing this!
Carycomic 3 years ago
This is classic.Original theme. Lots of charisma,& personality. All the tricks blend seamlessly into the next one,building to the finale. Many magicians can learn from ths.
sloofuss 3 years ago
back in the mid 70's when there was a sudden explosion of kids who had interest in Magic and the Magic Castle in Hollywood...
Dick and Diana Zimmerman were in charge of the comittee for the JUNIOR members of the Magic Castle. Once per year auditions were held, and only 10% of the applicants were admitted into the Castle for membership.
californiamagician 3 years ago
@californiamagician
I was part of that Jr. magic explosion that joined the junior Castle ranks with Mark Kalin, Dirk Gingel, Todd Robbins, Jeff Young and other Long Beach Mystics. Dick and Diana were incredible roll models and provided an excellent experience bringing in people like Peter Pit and Mark Wilson to give us insights of their profession. M. Yamashiro
Yamedia 1 year ago
thx for uploaded! :D
ss2bb 3 years ago
Loved watching that act again! It reminded me of when I was a kid, watching all the magic guests doing the TV talk show circuit. I met Dick Zimmerman back in the day... "-Magiconn '79-", the SAM national convention in Connecticut. I still have his signed lecture notes! (I remember learning his silk vanish using a glass "Taster's Choice" coffee jar.) Diana (his wife) did a phonograph act. I think her "Phonograph Appearance" is the same one used in the Lance Burton show. Thanks for posting this!
VimisiDigitalMedia 3 years ago
where the heck did that mikk go....
magicsparkleboi 4 years ago
This was better than 80% of what I've seen at the Magic Castle in the last ten years!!
lazydave51 4 years ago