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Lorraine, Sid (Sid R. Johnson). Sid Lorraine’s Awards and Certificates. Four items, including his Literary Fellowship from the Magic Castle (1984); the Stanley Collins Memorial Award (1976); a plaque from the American Museum of Magic saluting Lorraine in 1981; and his Order of Merlin Excalibur certificate from the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Two framed, one with glass. The largest 15 ½ x 12 ½”. Author, performer, columnist, inventory, dealer, and artist, Lorraine (1905 – 89) was one of the longest-serving columnists in magic history, penning articles and advice columns for over one hundred magic magazines spanning some seven decades. He is perhaps best remembered for his “Frasnia” act, a medicine pitch-cum-magic show that startled audiences not only by amazing them and fooling them with conjuring feats, but with Lorraine’s humorous delivery and acting. A graphic artist by trade, he illustrated many classic magic books, magazines, and catalogs, designed logos (for Abbott’s Magic Co., among others), and created many of his own props by hand, some of which are offered in this catalog.