A North Delta robbery has reportedly netted a filing cabinet filled with posters, programs and brochures of Mandrake The Magician, the real performer who inspired the comic. This according to SurreyLeader.com.
A son of vaudevillian performers, Mandrake grew up in New Westminster and first performed on stage at New Westminster's Edison Theatre (Now called the Paramount). He gained international fame as a magician. He and his second wife, Velvet, his stage assistant, retired in White Rock after 62 years in show business.
“It’s of no value to anyone but family,” Lon Mandrake said.
“I’m hoping they’ve just dumped them by the side of the road and someone will find them. Or they’ll return it.”
He’s offering a reward, no questions asked. (He can be contacted at 604-591-5839).
Hopefully, the materials get back in the hands of those who treasure them most as soon as possible.
For a full bio on Mandrake, go here.
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