Death of Lesley Piddington

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Kent Blackmore
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Death of Lesley Piddington

Postby Kent Blackmore » August 9th, 2016, 7:46 pm

Lesley Hazlitt, formerly Piddington, passed away on August 2 at the age of 91.

http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/s ... =181010354

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Re: Death of Lesley Piddington

Postby performer » August 10th, 2016, 12:41 pm

I always liked the Piddingtons response when asked if their powers were real. They used to say, "You can be the judge". Maurice Fogel thought it sounded almost apologetic. I don't think it did at all.

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Re: Death of Lesley Piddington

Postby Diego » August 10th, 2016, 5:11 pm

One of my most valued memories of attending The Los Angeles Conference on Magic History, was being able to meet and speak with her. Listening to her later discuss her career that weekend, was amazing.

I will always value my copy of her book that she signed for me.

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Re: Death of Lesley Piddington

Postby Pepka » August 11th, 2016, 2:11 am

A few years ago, there was a FANTASTIC story about The Piddingtons and their act on NPR. Contributors include Penn Jillette and Jim Steinmeyer. Give this a listen....
http://www.radiolab.org/story/you-are-judge/


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