tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post5060273400606416301..comments2024-03-09T00:58:19.040-08:00Comments on THE WORLD IS A STAGE: Good Bye PaulJAY JOHNSONhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04209913484299156278noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-18804198298617735142020-07-26T13:02:25.061-07:002020-07-26T13:02:25.061-07:00I just ran across this wonderful tribiute to Paul ...I just ran across this wonderful tribiute to Paul several years too late. I was digging through Google looking for old photos of the shows we used to do. Thanks for reminding me why I miss Paul so much.Hardy Habermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04174845335420963277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-8217142894655341222017-08-11T12:45:32.375-07:002017-08-11T12:45:32.375-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12888818973347986283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-55484635116446426462017-08-11T12:41:25.508-07:002017-08-11T12:41:25.508-07:00Back in the late '60s, Paul and I lived in the...Back in the late '60s, Paul and I lived in the same apartment complex. He asked me to be his assistant! For one glorious season I got to perform with him. I was a junior in high school and I think he had graduated two years earlier. We had so much fun! <br /><br />Coincidentally, before that I went to Richardson High, Jay, your old stomping grounds. I remember your performances at the talent shows. You know my brother Ted Dodson I believe.<br /><br />Thanks for such a touching tribute to a dear human.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12888818973347986283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-32130020519246030852016-10-11T18:40:07.005-07:002016-10-11T18:40:07.005-07:00What a lovely tribute to a friend. I would like to...What a lovely tribute to a friend. I would like to ask permission to reprint it in The Linking Ring, the monthly magazine of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. <br />Dennis Schick, Assistant EditorDennis Schickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444053337070015065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-80425080966974672122016-10-05T06:55:20.739-07:002016-10-05T06:55:20.739-07:00A great tribute, to a great artist, by a great art...A great tribute, to a great artist, by a great artist. And Jay, the ride you spoke of Paul altering to look like a roulette wheel, has always been called, at least wherever I rode one, "Round-up". I remember riding it once with slick sole dress shoes. Not a fun ride that time. Whitt SmithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-8139123016587614992016-10-04T20:56:47.194-07:002016-10-04T20:56:47.194-07:00A very moving and loving tribute.A very moving and loving tribute.CKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12812457432281366619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-29057933572489421362016-10-04T20:08:30.330-07:002016-10-04T20:08:30.330-07:00Jay, Thank you so much for sharing your personal s...Jay, Thank you so much for sharing your personal stories and ties with Paul. A lovely tribute from an awesome man. May you rest in peace Paul. You will never be forgotten for your wonderful contributions to the art of magic and also inspiring my creative side. From the first time I opened a comb bound Illusion System book I was in wonderland. Thank you.Billy Diamondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462265327661447074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-37857578825537478452016-10-04T19:17:45.283-07:002016-10-04T19:17:45.283-07:00I had the pleasure of working with Paul at KVIL ra...I had the pleasure of working with Paul at KVIL radio in Dallas back in the 80's. I was always a fan of his. Luckily we had lunch a couple of months back. I'm glad I have chancvto catch up. Mark O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15398532904050856354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-45910064957153383422016-10-04T18:33:16.651-07:002016-10-04T18:33:16.651-07:00What a horribly sad way to wake up in Samoa. My lo...What a horribly sad way to wake up in Samoa. My lovely, kind, wonderful and extremely talented friend of over 25 years just stepped off the ride... He left behind thousands of gracious people that learned from him and shared his dynamic love of magic. My Magic Circus of Samoa would not be so magical if not for him and his amazing counterpart Michelle. There was never a time that I came to Dallas that we didn't have some of his favorite Tex-Mex food together!! He would always choose the place (and it was always great). There will never be another Paul Osborne and my heart is with his lovely Michelle right now....what a inspiring, elegant, loving, cheerful and amazing person! I couldn't even imagine the tremendous pain she feels right now. She needs all of our love and support. When I received her email a few hours ago, my keyboards was quickly soaked and I couldn't hardly respond with my blurry eyes.....Paul, you left us too soon but you graciously left us all with more love and passion for Magic then we would have ever had if not for you. Michelle, we love you..God only knows the hurt you are having right now.....but I know besides myself and my Samoan Circus family, there are thousands of people grieving together with you right now. I send you the biggest and strongest hug in the world and everyday you will see him in all that you do and have wonderful memories of one hell of a special guy. With all our love from Samoa....Bruno and all the crew....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-55897025276349849942016-10-04T18:01:16.567-07:002016-10-04T18:01:16.567-07:00RIP Dear Friend!RIP Dear Friend!Linda Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01485240407194943644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-24757313928460967352016-10-04T14:26:10.677-07:002016-10-04T14:26:10.677-07:00So sorry Jay. I really enjoyed reading your rememb...So sorry Jay. I really enjoyed reading your remembrances of Paul. You truly honored him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692431896033688723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-78785078809549711602016-10-04T14:13:23.034-07:002016-10-04T14:13:23.034-07:00Very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. His many...Very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. His many publications inspired me to design and build my own props and illusions. He left behind an amazing legacy that has enriched all in the magic community. But please don't break a Zig Zag for him. That may have already been done for Robert Harbin, the original inventor.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13573640478967087262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-66232792163261580712016-10-04T09:58:10.983-07:002016-10-04T09:58:10.983-07:00A great loss, for sure! Thank you for sharing thes...A great loss, for sure! Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories of your relationship with Paul. I built illusions from his beautiful plans and ideas and performed with magician Dal Sanders in Dallas. I believe they are still in use! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04782435566170039262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-10196578210620160932016-10-04T09:44:33.751-07:002016-10-04T09:44:33.751-07:00Thanks Jay. Paul will be greatly misssed. I use to...Thanks Jay. Paul will be greatly misssed. I use to see him at the IAAPA convention with his booth when I worked for Miorrus Costumes. I read all his books & bpuht several of his plans. I so enjoyed his sense of humor, especially in his Holiday CDs that he mailed out a couple of years. I was honored when he called one day to buy one of my products a few years ago. He would have loved your tribute and then made a comment that would make you laugh. Eddy Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00898896171497559377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-70764011453356193962016-10-04T09:18:44.297-07:002016-10-04T09:18:44.297-07:00What a beautiful tribute. I feel now like I knew ...What a beautiful tribute. I feel now like I knew him.P. Greciannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-72169177914385313762016-10-04T09:04:15.000-07:002016-10-04T09:04:15.000-07:00Sorry for your loss. I did not know Paul, but you...Sorry for your loss. I did not know Paul, but your tribute to him was moving and well written. I enjoy your blog. Thanks, Jay.cwalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12420096293325584223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-34004683333938353072016-10-04T08:27:29.537-07:002016-10-04T08:27:29.537-07:00Great remembrance. Paul sounds like a lovely man. ...Great remembrance. Paul sounds like a lovely man. Sorry for your loss.Lloyd Lebowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156531410951419191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-15288402779939952432016-10-04T07:50:44.552-07:002016-10-04T07:50:44.552-07:00Very sad to hear that one of our magic friends has...Very sad to hear that one of our magic friends has passed away :(<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483068800729486484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-15321054583681540172016-10-04T06:58:25.699-07:002016-10-04T06:58:25.699-07:00A lovely remembrance, Jay. Thanks for sharing it.A lovely remembrance, Jay. Thanks for sharing it.John Gaspardnoreply@blogger.com