Stars that died in 2023

In 2024, we've experienced the loss of several luminaries in the world of entertainment. These beloved figures—actors, comedians, musicians, singers, and coaches—have touched our lives with their talent, passion, and dedication. They've left an indelible mark on our hearts and shaped the world of entertainment in ways that will continue to inspire and influence generations to come. Among the incredible actors who bid farewell this year, we mourn the loss of a true chameleon who effortlessly.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Steve Dacri, American magician, died from cancer he was , 58.

Stephen "Steve" Robert Dacri was an accomplished sleight-of-hand magician who worked for nearly 30 years at his craft earning him the moniker "The Fastest Hands in the
World. died from cancer he was , 58.

(March 22, 1952 – February 11, 2011)

He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and died on February 11, 2011 from colon cancer, leaving a wife, Jan, and a son, Jesse.

Dacri's interest in magic began at the age of six when his parents gave him a Mandrake the Magician magic set. Within a few years, he was performing magic at family and community gatherings.^[2]
“I grew up watching Red Skelton, Abbott & Costello, The Three Stooges, The Amazing Ballantine and Jackie Gleason. I always knew I wanted to be able to entertain people like they did,” Steve wrote.^[3]
Dacri's joy in entertaining audiences for the majority of his life was clear to everyone who crossed his path. In a blog post dated March 18, 2010, he wrote,

Career Appearances

Bellagio
Broadcast Television
Corporate Conventions & Expositions
Cruise Ships
Desert Inn
Four Seasons at Mandalay Bay
Harrah's, Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas Hilton Shimmer Showroom - where he performed his last show in 2010* Magic Castle
MGM Grand
Mirage
Radio City Music Hall
Riviera
Secret Pagoda Showroom, Caesar's Magical Empire, Caesar's Palace
The Stardust
The Venetian
Wynn
Vegas Video Network Behind the Curtain

Writer & Director Credits, Television & Film

Bounty Hunters
Emergency Call
Magic Notebook

Producer Credits

Lemonade Stand, a Youtube Video [1]
Magic Party Show, a Home Video
Magic Secrets, a Home Video
Meet the Players, a Mockumentary [2]

Interactive Dinner Theatre Productions

All American High School Reunion
Mario & Mary's Wedding
Nathan & Nina's Jewish Italian Wedding

Broadcast Television Appearances

Books

Commercial Close-Up (1978)
Fooling People (1983)

Awards

2008 MERLIN Award (the Oscar of the magic world) for 2008 Best Close-up Magician in the World.^[6]

Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star^[7]

2008 and 2009 International Close-Up Magician of the Year

Celebrity Quotes

"He makes me crazy..." - Elton John

“Steve really does have the fastest hands in the world, believe me... he’s fantastic!” – Regis Philbin

“Steve is my favorite magician.” – Bob Hope

“I love this guy” – Drew Carey

“I’ve never seen anyone better.” – Merv Griffin

"A remarkable set of hands...you are too good!" - Johnny Carson

"David Blaine...move over!" - The Magic Circle, London

"Steve is really a fantastic magician." - Ed McMahon

"The finest card worker in the business." - Tony Curtis

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