Paul Chosse

[Mr. Stickley]

Heard through the grape vine from a couple reliable sources that Paul Chosse had a massive heart attack and may not make it through the week.

Any Boston guys have any more info?

Keep him in your thoughts...

Keith

[Richard Kaufman]

Confirmed.

[Terry]

Steven Youell just posted on Facebook that Mr. Chosse passed away.

[Dustin Stinett]

Terrible news. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

[Jim Maloney]

Awful news. In the limited interactions I had with him, he was always very kind and generous, not to mention incredibly knowledgeable.

-Jim

[Tom Frame]

Sad news indeed. I treasure the little time I spent with him. He knew the history, had the chops and was a good guy. My sympathies to his family.

[Steve Hook]

If you've never read these anecdotes, do yourself a big favor and go hit 'em right now:

http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/view ... orum=168&5

Start with "Hey,Dan, here it is..."

It's too bad there are only three stories, but those three are beyond great! They make me hope that maybe Paul had a more comprehensive manuscript percolating back in his office somewhere...?

- Steve H

[Diego]

Very sad news.
I remember Paul when he was working behind the counter at The House of Magic in San Francisco. A few years ago, we exchanged emails and phone conversations of those days and stories of the fate of some of those who regularly visited, especially on Saturday afternoons.

[Bob Farmer]

Paul once punched out Jeff Busby. That made him a hero to thousands.

[Jim Maloney]

Steve Youell has posted a PDF containing an interview he did with Paul Chosse, as well as a couple of items that Steve had from Paul. You can find it over on the MagicCafe.

BTW: It contains the whole story about the Busby incident that Bob mentioned.

-Jim

[magicam]

Cafe link gone. Poof!

[James Kernen]

http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/view ... 23&forum=2

http://www.stevenyouell.net/content/Chosse.pdf

[Dan Smith]

Maybe Jim's link to the Cafe thread is incorrect? The thread is still available .

For those wishing to avoid the green monster, Steven Youell's interview with Paul Chosse is available here. It's a great read about many of magic's greats: McComb, Miller, McMillen and more.

RIP, Paul.

[John Iacono]

I also remember hanging out at Bumas House of Magic when Paul was working behind the counter. Years later I would up working will Paul when I went to work at Bumas other store on Fishermans warf.
Pauls skill in sleight of hand was over the top. I have many memories of time spent with Paul at the old Magic Celler when it was in operation in San Francisco.

Pauuls passing is a great loss to the Magic community