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Steve Hook Inner circle Raleigh, NC, USA 1266 Posts |
Robert ("Bob") McDaniel, from the Austin, TX area, passed on early today following a brief illness.
Robert had contributed over 2,500 posts to this forum over the sixteen years he was a member. You may remember that he'd written two comb-bound books of mostly card magic: THE ROYAL TREATMENT [published by Chuck Martinez in 1981] and CARD VENTURES [published by Mickey Hades International in 1984] Robert was an intelligent, successful, kind, and generous person. He never performed magic professionally but his family, friends, and former employees, when seeing him perform, all experienced his many hours of planning and practice. Robert was more than a bit of a perfectionist. His other significant interest in life was music, being an expert at keyboards and guitar. One of his teenage bands in Louisville, KY made the local record charts a couple of times back in the sixties. One of his bands even had the honor of opening for The Beach Boys one summer. He still had a hand in writing and recording music and had, over the last ten years or so, mastered several of the current, high-end computer-based recording and producing programs. Robert was one of the best of the best and he'll be missed.
Like Bonnie Raitt said, "I miss Little Feat more than I miss being 8 years old." Thanks for the concerts + recordings, Lowell, Richie, and Paul!
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Angelo Carbone V.I.P. 1486 Posts |
May he rest in peace 🙏
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magicman29 Inner circle hertfordshire 1245 Posts |
Rest in peace Robert.
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Scott Imler Special user Calgary, Canada 545 Posts |
A sad loss RIP
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Aaron Smith Magic Inner circle Portland, OR 1447 Posts |
He was a really good guy, and will certainly be missed. One of the good ones around here. RIP Robert.
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John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 13015 Posts |
Sorry to hear when anyone passes away. RIP
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taller8 Inner circle Olympia, Washington 1087 Posts |
He was a great magical friend.
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Tom G Inner circle 2900 Posts |
Robert was a great guy and really loved his magic. Way too early.
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MazingMandy Special user Has tolerated the trolls here for 676 Posts |
RIP
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
RIP
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Chessmann Inner circle 4247 Posts |
I'm so sorry to hear this. Robert and I interacted on a couple of occasions (buying/selling magic here at the Café) and his courtesy and demeanor during our PMs always showed to me that he was a quality guy. Rest in peace, Robert!
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Mad Jake Inner circle All the voices in my head helped me make 2206 Posts |
Rest in Peace Robert. You will be greatly missed.
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mikenewman Inner circle Kent Island, Maryland 1114 Posts |
Prayers for Bobs family and friends.
I never knew him. But just knowing he was a member here, he’s a friend. God Bless you my friend. Thank you for being a friend to magic. |
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Poof-Daddy Inner circle Considering Stopping At Exactly 5313 Posts |
I googled his obituary. He was a great contributor to the site in general. He will be missed. Rest in Peace.
http://wcfish.tributes.com/obituary/show......06475068
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Mb217 Inner circle 9539 Posts |
Very sad news indeed. Rob was a wonderful Café member, and an all-around good guy. My best to his family, and I’ll miss him around this place.
RIP
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videoman Inner circle 6781 Posts |
Seems like I was just having an exchange with him discussing a Magic Wagon prop.
I’m really shocked. RIP Bob, and my sincere condolences to his family. |
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takeachance Inner circle 3787 Posts |
A true gentleman. Sincere condolences to his family.
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pegasus Eternal Order United Kingdom 10537 Posts |
What terrible news. Such a nice guy. Always had lots of chats via PM. You will be sadly missed Robert. RIP my good friend.
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John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 13015 Posts |
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On Oct 4, 2018, John C wrote: Wow now that I see his obit I realize I did know him. Nice guy. Helpful. Caring. |
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mikenewman Inner circle Kent Island, Maryland 1114 Posts |
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On Oct 5, 2018, Poof-Daddy wrote: Wow. I do know Bob. From here. We bought and sold to each other. He was always great to chat with. Man, reading that made me tear up. No, it made me cry. I’m thankful that he was a member here. And we all know him as a great guy. God Bless his wife and friends and family. RIP my friend. And thank you for being a friend. |