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Harry Collins was the first magician I ever saw back in 1965 when I was five years old. He was doing a magic show and I
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"Harry Collins was the first magician I ever saw back in 1965 when I was five years old. He was doing a magic show and I was the volunteer from the audience"

- Lance Burton

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This quote by Lance Burton speaks with the power of magic and how it can mesmerize an audience. It is clear that the experience of seeing Harry Collins perform a magic program at the age of five had an extensive influence on Lance Burton. It is most likely that the experience of being picked as a volunteer from the audience and seeing the incredible tasks of magic that Harry Collins carried out left a lasting impression on Lance Burton. This quote speaks with the power of magic and how it can inspire and captivate an audience. It is clear that the experience of seeing Harry Collins perform a magic program at the age of five had a lasting effect on Lance Burton and most likely influenced him to pursue a career in magic. It is a testament to the power of magic and how it can captivate and influence an audience.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Lance Burton somewhere between March 10, 1960 and today. He/she was a famous Entertainer from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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