Saturday, December 18, 2010
Honor Blackman
English actress best known for her performance as Cathy Gale from The Avengers and Pussy Galore in Goldfinger. Participated in a campaign against domestic violence by wearing makeup of cuts and bruises.
Harold Sakata
Japanese-American wrestler known for his iconic role as Oddjob in Goldfinger. Died of cancer in Hawaii at the age of 62.
Richard Kiel
One of the icons of the James Bond legacy, Richard Kiel, American actor is a whopping 7 feet and 2 inches. He is famous for his role of Jaws.
Sean Connery
Knighted in 2000, Sean Connery is the first James Bond. Also known for his roles in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Entrapment, and Indiana Jones.
Judi Dench
Known for her role in 007 movies as M, Dame Judi Dench has been considered the world's best stage actor.
Stephen Colbert
Political satyrist. Nightly show on comedy central. Good friends with Jon Stewart and Conan O'Brien.
Cardini (Richard Valentine Pitchford)
Creator of many of the modern card manipulation techniques. Performs under the stagename, Cardini. Elevated card magic to an artform.
Tony Slydini
The Master of Misdirection, Tony Slydini was best known for his close-up work. Tony Clark was one of his students; he also served as the inspiration to other magicians such as Doug Henning.
Ed Alonzo
Max, from Saved by the Bell. Comedy magician who's worked with Britney Spears to create illusions for her past tours.
Clint Mansell
Musician and composer. Best known for his work in the music of Requiem for a Dream and The Fountain.
De'vo vom Schattenerich
A mysterious underground manipulation artist. De'Ring and Cradle to Grave, two of his most popular releases.
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