Charles A. "Chick" Kelman

Chick was my mentor and for many years a close friend. I met him on a Sunday afternoon in the 1980s - we were working as clowns performing walkaround and shows at a company picnic at Mountainside in Wallingford. I was new to the business, and he said I should attend a lecture the following week in Stratford. So I did. Later, he suggested I join the magic club he belonged to, S.A.M. Assembly 127 in Wallingford. Thus began a lasting friendship that included after-meeting coffee sessions at...

I've just heard some sad news today... well I sure will remember all the great times I had with Chick and Joanne... I used to love when I would go over to their house and he just couldn't wait to show me his newest trick... always left there mind boggled asking myself... how did he do that? He, My friend Chick will be truly missed... my Mom always would call Chick to entertain us with his awesome magic every cookout we would have... fast forward..years later and I'm still mind boggled... what...

Chick was truely a great man, He did alot for many expecting nothing in return. Always smiling .Hanging at Dunkin with his Croonies and taling care of Family, He will be Missed by so many! ❤ Annette Ritter - Young

From the days when Joanne and "Chicky" came to parties on Long Hill Road with my brother Denis, we have admired his talent, kindness and concern for the young people who loved to watch him.

Just heard the sad news of Chick’s passing and I miss my old magic friend already. We would talk magic (especially kid-show & the family type) every so often, usually over a meal. Katz’s Deli in Woodbridge was our favorite magic meet-up (he would come down from Wallingford and I drove up from Fairfield) as we both loved their chopped liver. Goodbye to one of the sweetest guys in the state of Connecticut. Our 25+ year friendship (going back to the “new” Oakdale Theatre opening in ‘96) will...

a dear friend who will be sadly missed for his caring and laughter. we love you,Rev. Earle n Vida Allen Jr.

I went to say how very sorry iam for your loss I meet Chick at very Sad time in my life I had just lost my husband so I went to the bereavement group at Holy Trinity and was welcomed by this sweet man named chick this group was such a great group of people that we became good friends I will always remember him for his sweet smile his kindness his magic tricks he was a great man and will be greatly miss my heart goes out to his family at this time you are all in my thoughts and prayers ❤

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He certainly did bring smiles to many faces. We enjoyed over the years being neighbors and visiting the bunnies and talking with him.