Jim Shulman | Baby Boomer Memories: Pittsfield's magician's magician | Local News
In the mid-1950s as a youngster, I attended my very first magic show. The magician was Abraham âDocâ Hurwitz who I later learned was the unofficial magician of New York City, dating back to the days of the Great Depression. It turns out he was also the father and mentor of childrenâs entertainer/ventriloquist, Shari Lewis, famous for her companion, Lamb Chop. From Docâs amazing illusions, I quickly became hooked on magic. Being selected from the audience to participate in a trick was the frosting to this treat! New York City-based magician Abraham âDocâ Hurowitz ...
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