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Gloria Dea, first magician on Las Vegas Strip, dies at 100

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Gloria Dea was the first magician to perform on what became known as the Las Vegas Strip in the early 1940s. She later disappeared into obscurity following a brief career as a Hollywood starlet. David Copperfield rallied the magic community to honor her in October 2021, when he invited her to one of his shows.

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The Washington Post

Gloria Dea, Las Vegas magician who vanished into obscurity, dies at 100

Ms. Dea was the first magician on what became known as the Las Vegas strip. She later had a brief career as a Hollywood starlet.

1 year ago

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The Mercury news

Gloria Dea dies at 100; she was the first magician to perform on Las Vegas Strip

The entertainer also acted in several movies, including "Plan 9 From Outer Space" and "King of the Congo."

1 year ago·San Jose, United States

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Portland Press Herald

Gloria Dea, first magician on Las Vegas Strip, dies at 100

Dea went on to perform in Hollywood in the '40s and '50s before vanishing into obscurity until David Copperfield learned of her exploits two years ago.

1 year ago·Portland, United States

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