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Brent Woodward
February 1, 2024
We had such good times together. It just seems like yesterday at times that I was at E-13 Preston Court at C.M.U. visiting Larry, Nancy & little Kenny. LA THOM and I were on our way to a magic show in his van on a really snowy day...roads were really bad. Jingle Bell Rock was playing on the radio and every time I hear that song I think of Larry. Thanks for the memories. Rest in Peace.
R. Brent Woodward
August 25, 2021
I just read on-line (8-25-21) that Larry had passed. What a great guy. I met him at Central Michigan University in 1963 and helped him with his magic shows. I had gotten into magic and learned so much from him. He gave me his escape box which I used for years doing my under-water escape. I always thought of Larry every time I performed that act.
DARRIN JONES
September 8, 2019
larry you were the funniest guy on tv . i am so sorry denise for your loss & i will miss his the most.
Carol @ michael Kramer
August 5, 2019
So sorry for your loss Denise, please know we will miss you both
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Steve Royce
July 9, 2019
I'm my family's genealogist and just came upon this obituary. My condolences to his family and friends. I'm wondering if he was the son of Bud Thompson. If so, he was a relative of mine and please let me know. Via the family tree (Ancestry), I can help keep his memory alive.
Jeffrey Jajo
February 12, 2019
I remember the shows he put on at some the assembly's only talked to him a few times but he was a great man of respect thank you class of 84 Churchill high
MIKE BURKE
February 11, 2019
I remember all of the times Mr Hoodini would have magic shows in his driveway for all of the neighborhood kids, he was a greta neighbor
Michelle (Sheffer) Cook
February 11, 2019
Thanks for the memories almost everyday walking in to Churchill!
Tamara Schang
February 11, 2019
Larry Thompson was my teacher at Whittier Jr High School when I was in 7th grade. I had seen him on bozo the clown show and he was a great teacher as well as a great magician. I remember when he took my watch without me knowing it. He also did the same trick to my brother Mark who also had him as a teacher. I have fond memories of you Mr. Houdini, rest in peace until we meet again.
Angela Smolinski (Maniaci)
February 10, 2019
I worked for Mr Thompson my Junior year at Churchill HS in the Co-Op program. It was the most fun I ever had at a job. He was kind and generous with great advice. RIP Mr Whoodini. Thinking of the time I got to spend with you still brings a smile to my face.
Russell Kennedy
February 7, 2019
Larry was a wonderful man who was a huge part of my childhood as Mr. Houdini on our local Bozo show with Art Cervi. As a fellow Magi, I was able to spend time with him discussing the trade and listening to wonderful stories of his career. He will truly be missed.
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