Daryl (magician) facts for kids
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Daryl Easton
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Daryl in 2010
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Daryl Martinez
August 13, 1955 |
| Died | February 24, 2017 (aged 61) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Daryl |
| Occupation | Magician |
| Known for | Magic tricks, sleight of hand magic, master of prestidigitation |
| Spouse(s) | Alison Easton |
Daryl Easton (born Daryl Martinez) was a famous American magician. He was known professionally as Daryl and often called "The Magician's Magician." He lived in Las Vegas, Nevada. Daryl was amazing at card tricks. He also performed "close-up" magic (right in front of people) and "parlor" magic (for small groups).
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Becoming a Magician
Daryl first discovered magic in 1962 when he was seven years old. A special Svengali Deck given to him by a friend's family sparked his interest. He was fascinated by the tricks he could do with this deck.
At first, Daryl only showed his tricks to friends and family. Later, he started performing street magic in San Diego. For several years, he performed on the street during the day. At night, he performed close-up magic in nightclubs, often wearing a tuxedo.
In 1973, when he was 18, Daryl performed at an exhibition for the Kaiser Aluminum company. His performance was very popular. He then began to travel with the company, performing at their events.
Famous Magic Tricks
Daryl created some very famous magic tricks. One was the "Hot Shot Cut." In this trick, a chosen card spins out of the deck like a boomerang. Another famous trick was the "Ultimate Ambition." This trick made a card, placed in the middle of the deck, magically appear back on top.
Awards and Recognition
Daryl won many awards for his magic. In 1982, he won the gold medal at FISM. This is the World Congress of Magic, often called the "Olympics of Magic." He won it in Lausanne, Switzerland, with his famous Ambitious Card Routine.
He also won six Academy Awards from The Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. This is a famous club for magicians.
- His fellow magicians voted him "Close-Up Magician of the Year" twice (1980 and 1981).
- He was also voted "Parlour Magician of the Year" twice (1986 and 1987).
- He won "Lecturer of the Year" twice (1988 and 1992).
Daryl won many other competitions too. Magic Magazine voted him one of the 100 most important magicians of the 20th century.
World Tours and Performances
In 1999 and 2000, Daryl and his wife, Alison, who is also a magician, went on a "New Millennium World Tour Lecture." They performed and taught magic in over 250 cities. They visited 25 different countries around the world.
In January 2001, Daryl performed magic at the celebration for President George W. Bush's inauguration. Daryl also enjoyed performing and teaching in Japan many times. He visited Japan in 1982, 1983, 1985, 1990, 2000, and 2005.
Daryl was a main performer at Caesars Magical Empire in Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, for seven years. In 2003, he moved with his family to northern California. There, he continued to create new magic tricks and perform for both magicians and the public.
Teaching Magic
Daryl was well known for teaching magic to other magicians. He made many video series for L&L Publishing. These included Daryl's Card Revelations, Encyclopedia of Card Sleights, FoolerDoolers, and Daryl's Ambitious Card Video.
Besides lecturing around the world, he also taught magic lessons at his home. His wife, Alison Easton, was one of the first women to join The Magic Circle. This is a very old and respected magic organization.
Legacy
Daryl Easton passed away on February 24, 2017. He was found in his dressing room at Hollywood's Magic Castle before a show. Daryl left behind a great legacy in the world of magic. He inspired many magicians with his skill and creativity.
Awards
- 1978 IBM San Diego Tournament Winner
- 1980 Academy of Magical Arts Magician of the Year Award
- 1981 Academy of Magical Arts Magician of the Year Award
- 1982 FISM Lausanne, Switzerland: Close-up Category, Gold Medal (first place)
- 1985 Las Vegas: Desert Magic Seminar Winner
- 1986 Academy of Magical Arts Parlor Magician of the Year Award
- 1987 Academy of Magical Arts Parlor Magician of the Year Award
- 1988 Academy of Magical Arts Lecturer of the Year Award
- 1992 Academy of Magical Arts Lecturer of the Year Award
