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Famous trick: Magician Henry Gordon, 70, demonstrates the famous rising card trick.
Famous trick: Magician Henry Gordon, 70, demonstrates the famous rising card trick.

Famous trick: Magician Henry Gordon, 70, demonstrates the famous rising card trick.

Date2/3/1990
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0127844F
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