August 24, 2017
This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton in Asilomar, CA.
A memorial fund has been established in support of Daryl's family.
Larry Thornton Collection
about this collection
In the Seventies, when Larry Thornton of Calgary, Canada was an active magic convention attendee, he started recording magicians on his 8mm camera whenever and wherever they would grant him permission. He set the scene where performers gave private performances for small audiences, or directly to the camera. Below are clips from that era, which include performances from 1976 to 1981.
We encourage you to browse around as your curiosity guides you. Simply click on Larry Thornton Collection to come back here. If you want to see a shorter sampling, here’s a Movie Magic playlist to jump start your blast to the past. Alternatively, check out another wonderfully curated list by Jamy Ian Swiss in his article Take Two #51: Movie Magic.
August 24, 2017
This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton in Asilomar, CA.
August 24, 2017
This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton in Asilomar, CA.
August 24, 2017
This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton in Asilomar, CA.
August 23, 2017
This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton in Asilomar, CA.
August 23, 2017
This performance, recorded by Larry Thornton in Asilomar, CA, defies description.
August 23, 2017
Paul Harris performs card and coin material from his early publications. This recording was made by Larry Thornton in Asilomar California.
August 23, 2017
This performance by Hank Moorehouse was recorded by Larry Thornton in Seattle, WA.
August 23, 2017
This performance by was recorded by Larry Thornton in Seattle, WA.