Stories
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Tim was an Amazing Entertainer and a Generous Teacher
by John Slicer — I met Tim on July 31, 2007 at The Greenbrier, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Tim was booked to entertain at a Twilight Zone themed event for the Independent Oil & Gas Association. It was a cocktails and dinner event in Colonial Hall, the larger of the two ballrooms. The room has a permanent stage with curtain
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My Amazing Friend – Tim the Magician
by Arthur Brown — I went to Fort Hunt High School with Tim in Alexandria, VA. In the spring of ’76, I convinced Tim to go with me to visit my cousin in Hilton Head, SC….unknown to his parents. We hitch-hiked (600 miles.) When we arrived, my mom called Tim’s mom and told her we
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What a Gift He Gave!
by Phil Pearce — It must have been about 1990, plus or minus a couple of years. I’m 74 now and retired [2017], at the time I was a salesman, working a booth at a trade show. I wasn’t doing magic at the time.While walking around the hotel ballroom where the trade show was held
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Some of the Many Gifts from Tim to Our Family
by Cathy Conover — I first met Tim when I was introduced to Ced Conover’s family, making a visit as Richard’s new girlfriend to their home in Alexandria. I was living in Phoenix at the time, and the year was 1970. Though I had short, very short dark brown hair, I decided to surprise Rich
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Tim’s Poem – The Wizard of Women
by Michael Conover — From an early age, Tim noticed that Michael attracted girls… lots of girls. And not only did Michael attract girls, but they seemed mesmerized by his presence. Tim spoke of, as early as when they were in elementary school, that when he found himself walking beside Michael, Tim would watch in
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Thank God For My Little Brother Tim!
by Michael Conover — Thank God for my little brother Tim! It’s as if God knew how much I needed Tim in my life and sent him to me. He was my only brother, but more like an angel sent here to help me along my way. He was always there for me, during good
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He Was Off the Charts Good
by Noah Levine — My interactions with Tim were not particularly unique, because he was very generous with his time. But it was a big deal to me. When I was 17 (I’m 25 now) I sent him a brief email asking if he could share some of his thoughts about magic, and he responded with
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I Just Stood There All Day Watching Him Work
by David Jones — I just want to tell you about the first time that I saw Tim. I should mention that I am not a full time professional magician. During the day I work for the Australian Defence Department in Melbourne, Australia. Back in 1987 the Defence Department posted me to the Naval Research
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If You Let Them Think You’re a REAL Mind Reader
by Eric Mead — In 1995 I suffered a compound fracture of my right thumb. Up until then I had made my living as a sleight of hand artist. 9 weeks in a cast from my fingertips to my elbows. Tim helped me work out a mind reading act that I could do without the
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Heeeere’s Timmy!
by Eric Mead — Tim and I were once booked to perform together at a fund raiser for a Synagogue in Washington DC. I was already in the hotel the night before our show when Tim arrived. We were sharing a room that night, and as he walked in I smiled, and said “Hey there
Authors
- Andy O'Shea (2)
- Arthur Brown (1)
- Bill Wells (1)
- Bob Jansen (2)
- Cathy Conover (1)
- David Jones (1)
- Eric Mead (4)
- Glenn Farrington (1)
- Jim Henderson (2)
- John Slicer (1)
- Liz Abbott Youngs (1)
- Michael Conover (1)
- Noah Levine (1)
- Patrick Kelly (2)
- Patrick Slaughter (1)
- Paul Gertner (1)
- Phil Pearce (1)
- Rosie (Conover) Furois (1)
- Shari Conover Rosenberg (1)
- Tim Conover (2)