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Your visit to The Magic Circle with Ryan is still spoken about by so many who were lucky to be there, and those who attended your masterclass have described it as one of their favorite events at The Magic Circle.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eMegan Swann, MIMC\u003c\/b\u003e (President of The Magic Circle, London UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Over more than four decades, you have received multiple regional and national awards-including 'Master Magician' and 'Close Up Magician of the Year.' But would it surprise you that Jim Chaffin and I have recognized you with a Chaffin\/Light Associates Lifetime Achievement Award as a 'Community Builder? During your tenure at the Tower Magic Bar\/Restaurant, which was the popular gathering place in the Mall, you did much more than attract, amaze, and entertain resort guests. You brought us all, local and visitor alike, together again and again to enjoy your magical skills, your warmth, and your sense of humor. 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