Sad to report ---- RENE LAVAND

[Joe Pecore]

Maria Ibanez is reporting the death of Rene Lavand http://www.merlina.com/pipermail/magici ... 00517.html

The magic world is in mourning today as word of the loss of a great master magician, Rene Lavand, reaches us. No further details at this time but I will pass them on as they become available. May he rest in peace

[Matthew Field]

This is terrible news. Rene Lavand was a gentleman and amazing card man. had the honor and pleasure to interview him on stage at the International Magic Convention in London a couple of years ago. His performances were mesmerizing.

Matt Field

[John McDonald]

Terrible another legend gone. Very sad.

[Richard Kaufman]

Multiple Spanish magicians reporting that Rene Lavand has died at age 86.

[erdnasephile]

Oh my word--

RIP, Sr. Lavand.

[Dustin Stinett]

Two in one day. A Giant and a Journeyman. This is turning out to be a pretty lousy day. I'm staying off the Internet for a while.

[Will Jung]

Rest in paradise to a great one.

[Bill Mullins]

Buenos Aires obituary (in English).

[Q. Kumber]

As Billy Mc Comb used say, "I'm always confused whenever I meet Rene Levand as I never know which hand to shake."

[MManchester]

The amount of coverage in the general Spanish language media seems like a testament to how much he was admired and respected as a performer. Nice to see that his passing is being recognized outside of the magic community.

https://www.google.ca/search?q=rene+lavand&hl=en&gl=ca&authuser=0&tbm=nws&ei=YPPXVNnrDPWZsQTTy4G4BQ&start=10&sa=N&biw=1540&bih=837&dpr=1.09

[Luis]

Rene was recognized by his city, Tandil, a beautiful town in the middle of Buenos Aires province

"The Municipality of Tandil decreed three days of mourning following the death of Hector Rene Lavandera, world-renowned artist known as René Lavand, cultural ambassador Tandil, an example of life. The national flag will be at half mast on all public buildings in the city" {Google translate}

Chau Rene, amigo, mentor y maestro.