The Broken Wand – Jim Tait

Donald James Tait February 21, 1944 – July 2, 2024 Donald “Jim” Tait passed away on July 2, 2024. He is survived by his wife Patricia, children Beth (Brad) Battey, and George Tait and grandchildren Bridgette, Branwyn, and Reed.There will be a Memorial Gathering held on Friday, August 2nd from 2:30 PM until 4:30 PM, … Read more

The Broken Wand – Randy A. Smith

Our Club’s faithful Secretary, official club photographer and friend to all, Randy A. Smith, passed away on December 25th, 2019. We are extending our deepest sympathies to his beloved wife, our Sergeant-at-Arms, Mrs. Pam Smith. Randy was a great guy and a lot of fun to talk to. You could not take him too seriously … Read more

The Broken Wand – Graham Putnam

Graham Robert Putnam, born in Lansing, Michigan, passed away under hospice care in his home in Dexter, Michigan on October 31, 2023. He was 76. Graham was one of the founding members of the Ann Arbor Magic Club. Graham was the long time owner of Chicago-based FUN Inc, manufacturing magic tricks and novelties, one of … Read more

The Broken Wand – Dave Schneider

Long time friend of the Ann Arbor Magic Club and owner of ABC Magic, David Schneider passed away of heart failure and cancer at his home in Macomb Township on May 15, 2023. He was born in Detroit, Michigan but lived most of his life in Macomb County. He was a graduate of Mt. Clemens … Read more

The Broken Wand – F. James “Jim” Malczewski

F. James “Jim” Malczewski, age 94, passed away February 25, 2023. He was born July 11, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Francis and Rose Malczewski.  He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and loved performing magic to all kinds of audiences. His daughters have fond memories of when they … Read more

The Broken Wand – John Osborne

Ming Louie writes… John Edward Osborne, 83, of Detroit, Michigan died October 24, 2022. He was a founding member of Ring 210. John was born June 13, 1939 in Grosse Pointe Michigan. He graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and spent his entire life performing as a Magician, Ventriloquist, Medicine … Read more

Dr. Donald Mitchell Jr.

A long time member of the AAMC, Dr. Donald Mitchell Jr. passed away on Friday, Sept. 23rd at the age of 94. His great joy and natural talent was entertaining friends and family with music and magic. He was happiest surrounded by a crowd doing card tricks with a deft hand and a famous quick … Read more

Tony Saputo

Tony F Supato A Broken-Wand ceremony was held for Long time Ann Arbor Magic Club member Tony F. Saputo March 12th, 2018 at Phillips Funeral Home in South Lyon, Michigan. Tony passed away March 8, 2018 at the age of 70. Tony was a member of the Ann Arbor Magic Club and performed magic shows … Read more

George W. Mathis 1935-2017

Mathis, George W. Age 82, of Grosse Ile, Michigan, beloved husband of Barbara for 61 years, passed away on June 19th, 2017. A Broken Wand Ceremony was held for George, his family and friends on Friday June 23rd, 2017 and was performed by members of the Ann Arbor Magic Club where George was a Lifetime Member.

Bob “Patches” Waite

Bob “Patches” Waite, a long time friend in magic and clowning, passed away on June 25th, 2016 at the age of 85 after battling lung cancer for months. He will be dearly missed by those in the many organizations in which he participated, including the Ann Arbor Magic Club, the Clowns Around Redford, the Mid-West … Read more