This was in Hillside, Illinois just outside Chicago in 1985 or so. That is me introducing Tommy as I sponsored this lecture. He was a great guy and a pleasure to see lecture and spend time with. It was filmed with his permission for personal use. I haven't seen this in 25 years or so. What great memories. Thanks for posting this!- Tom Dobrowolski
Thanks Tom, good that you filmed it, back in those days. At that time, permissions were needed to film, because my brother had to make a living from what he did. Since that is no longer the case, I invite everyone to put whatever they have recorded, on TH-cam. Share what you have ;-) And thank you for the extra information, I changed the title.
THANK YOU! Tommy Wonder quickly became my favorite magician (and still is!) when I first started in magic, and there are few resources like this. I truly appreciate this. :)
Thank YOU Frank for posting all this wonderful footage. Your brother was extremely well liked and respected in the magic world. These videos you're posting will continue to spread his wisdom, show his brillance and perpetuate his legacy.
I'm a younger magician who fortunately discovered Tommy Wonder. Thank you so much for posting this! He was such an amazing magician, and his "Books of Wonder" are classics in my opinion.
+vernonclassic I'm 35 but I've only been studying magic seriously for a little over 2 years now. I used to teach mixed martial arts but a few years ago I was diagnosed with colon cancer and had 4 major surgeries and spent a lot of time in the hospital. I had always loved magic but it wasn't until the cancer that I started studying it seriously. Tommy Wonder and Dai Vernon are two of my favorite magicians and biggest influences.
genius2012 I'm truly sorry to hear about your cancer and please keep fighting. They're both amazing magicians and influence me as well. God bless man I wish you all the best.
Frank, thank you so much for posting this. Tommy was, and still is, such a huge influence for me...I only met him one time, but we connected via e-mail several times over the years and he was always so kind and helpful.
Thank you for sharing these videos. I got into magic late and only just learned of Tommy. So this is just like him lecturing to me and sharing his unique style in person.
01:02:23 "a craftsman makes what he sells; an artist sells what he makes" ... thank you Tommy Wonder
This was in Hillside, Illinois just outside Chicago in 1985 or so. That is me introducing Tommy as I sponsored this lecture. He was a great guy and a pleasure to see lecture and spend time with. It was filmed with his permission for personal use. I haven't seen this in 25 years or so. What great memories. Thanks for posting this!- Tom Dobrowolski
Thanks Tom, good that you filmed it, back in those days. At that time, permissions were needed to film, because my brother had to make a living from what he did. Since that is no longer the case, I invite everyone to put whatever they have recorded, on TH-cam. Share what you have ;-)
And thank you for the extra information, I changed the title.
Was the 15 minute break thing a joke? Seemed a little unusual to say "No, you can't take a break."
I really admired Tommy Wonder. He s best.
The most MAGICAL aspect is the amazingly simple, and inspiring way he explains -without explaining - WHY we all love magic so much! Very personal!
Great to see the maestro showing what the 'magic' really is! - what a talent!
This is remarkable.I miss those days!The amazing 80's!
No need to apologize! I am "older" than the tape. Just very thankful you uploaded this. VERY awesome.
The master of the masters
I paused into 6 minutes just to write this comment. Six minutes in and I am already learning so much!!
for real! this was really good information
Pure genius. The thought that has gone into every move, every second. Unparalleled. Thank you for sharing this. A gift!
His books are among my favorites. What a wonderful lecture!
THANK YOU! Tommy Wonder quickly became my favorite magician (and still is!) when I first started in magic, and there are few resources like this. I truly appreciate this. :)
Thank YOU Frank for posting all this wonderful footage. Your brother was extremely well liked and respected in the magic world. These videos you're posting will continue to spread his wisdom, show his brillance and perpetuate his legacy.
I'm a younger magician who fortunately discovered Tommy Wonder. Thank you so much for posting this! He was such an amazing magician, and his "Books of Wonder" are classics in my opinion.
+vernonclassic I'm 35 but I've only been studying magic seriously for a little over 2 years now. I used to teach mixed martial arts but a few years ago I was diagnosed with colon cancer and had 4 major surgeries and spent a lot of time in the hospital. I had always loved magic but it wasn't until the cancer that I started studying it seriously. Tommy Wonder and Dai Vernon are two of my favorite magicians and biggest influences.
genius2012
I'm truly sorry to hear about your cancer and please keep fighting. They're both amazing magicians and influence me as well. God bless man I wish you all the best.
great influences. And yes, I also feel that Books of Wonder are classics, as do many magicians I've met throughout my life
genius2012 i pray To Jesus you pull through
Thank you this loved the wonderful Tommy x
This is GOLD!
what a treasure find
thank you for sharing this video!!! very much appreciated.
I'm 25 mins into this lecture and it's the biggest revelation of my entire life...a wealth of information from a master.
That's hilarious, I'm 26 minutes in and I'm thinking the same thing
@@khabaled 6 years later....I am just approaching the 1 hour mark!
Holy crap tommy wonder is amazing. I have his books. but there's just something phenomenal about watching him lecture on video.
Frank, thank you so much for posting this. Tommy was, and still is, such a huge influence for me...I only met him one time, but we connected via e-mail several times over the years and he was always so kind and helpful.
thanks mr frank
Thank you for sharing these videos. I got into magic late and only just learned of Tommy. So this is just like him lecturing to me and sharing his unique style in person.
GENIUS!!!
Thank you for posting this, Frank. Tommy was and still is my #1 favorite magician.
Thanks very much for this video. Anyone who pays attention's magic will be improved.
this quality XD
tommy wonder was one of the greatest magicians i know... thanks for posting this
35
Brilliant.
Het blijf een Wonder
Thank you for this video. I always want to know how tommy wonder performed ultimate rip off trick.
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@1:01:46 What a wonderful mind that sees through mediocrity as it is concretized in the typical American mind-set - Jacobus - a king among fools