Fairfield magician Rudy Lamale blends street magic with stage flair
Rudy Lamale grew up admiring magic after seeing The Great Raymond in 1931. He began performing at 14 for Boy Scouts and later toured for Buddy Bates in hospitals and camps. He now runs a Brentwood Avenue grocery by day and a portable 50-trick act by night, adapting to television and small clubs.
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Raymond
Palace Theater
Loew’s Poli
Rudy
St Anthony's Church
Colorado Avenue
King’s Highway
Brentwood Avenue
Fairfield
Black Rock
Buddy Bates
New England
New York
Magician Rudy Delights Army Kids With Illusion Tricks
In a military setting, Rudy entertains troops and later spectators, including curious youths. He notes children quickly spot sleight of hand and emphasizes that education aids perception. The act includes turning pennies into dimes and playful props like straws and napkins, recalling The Great Raymond.
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Rudy
Raymond
Queen Mother Departs After Welcoming US Visit
Britain's Queen Mother Elizabeth sails for home from New York praising the warm and spontaneous welcome she received. She treasures memories of the visit and hopes for deeper understanding and courage to bear ongoing ties between the nations.
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New York
Britain
Elizabeth
Beacon Wax Holiday Gleam Floors Advertised
An advertisement touts Beacon Wax for a sparkling Thanksgiving welcome with floors shining and lasting. It also promotes Beacon Way as superior, plus a note urging winter insulation with blown-in Fiberglas to save fuel. Contact Forest B-1607 for estimates.
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ADY
Instant Safety Surge Promises Smooth Feel
A claim of immediate safety improvements promises absolute smoothness that users must feel to believe, emphasizing experiential assurance over measured metrics. The statement frames safety as a tangible, felt experience rather than a quantified outcome.
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Buick
Burt Buick
Sidney F. Brown
Stratford
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