July 1st, 2007
I am afraid to report that my good friend Jack Parker passed away at 7.40pm last night.
It is no exaggeration to say that Jack will be remembered as one of the best card magic creators of our time. He was an inspiration to many card magicians and showed just what it takes to develop a great magic trick. We owe a lot to this man and I am glad that I was able to tell him that before he passed on.
Goodbye Jack. We’ll never forget you.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:35 am Quote
I am really not sure what to say right now, this is horrible. One of the greats goes down. My condolences to the family. I know he has indefinetly left a mark on my magic, so I will never forget him…..
July 2nd, 2007 at 7:45 am Quote
A sad day….may he rest in peace….
July 2nd, 2007 at 5:19 pm Quote
This is terrible news. My thoughts are with his family and friends. You will never be forgotten………………..rest in peace.
July 2nd, 2007 at 5:29 pm Quote
Speachless right now, Jack had an enormous impact on my magic and will continue to do so through mine and many many others magic and hearts, Rest In Eternal Peace good friend.
Ryan
July 2nd, 2007 at 7:42 pm Quote
I have heard nothing but wonderful things about Jack and his magic. This is truly a great loss both for the magic community and for society in general. Prayers go out to Jack’s family and all those he touched with words or magic.
July 2nd, 2007 at 8:33 pm Quote
Words can’t really describe what a great guy Jack was. His magic was humbling and let me tell you, when he fooled you…you loved it! I’m proud to have called Jack a friend and wish that more people could have been around such a gentle and loving guy.
Luke
July 2nd, 2007 at 9:31 pm Quote
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Parker’s passing. I can only hope that the donations made through Mr. Gladwin and Mr. Gordon’s recent publications will help others with cancer. As a recent cancer survivor, prostate, I know a little bit about cancer. I was very lucky, and prostate cancer can be cured. May the day come speedily when all cancer can be cured. Rest in peace, Mr. Parker. And may the family remember all of the blessings granted Mr. Parker in his short time on our planet.
July 2nd, 2007 at 10:25 pm Quote
Just wanted to say how very saddened I am to here this terrible news. I have always admired Jacks work and he will be missed greatly within the magic community. His magic was very clever and he will be missed greatly but my thoughts go to his family and close friends at this time.
Rest in peace Jack Parker
Jay
July 3rd, 2007 at 7:32 am Quote
Terrible et triste nouvelle.
Sincères condoléances a toute sa famille.
NOUS VENONS TOUS DE PERDENT UN AMI.
REPOSE EN PAIX JACK
DIDIER
July 5th, 2007 at 1:05 pm Quote
I’m just learning the sad news just now. It’s sad. Very very sad. My thoughts are with Jack’s family at this time.
The good thing, however, is that Jack’s legacy is there for us all to read and learn from. Although I never got to meet him - and, boy, I regret that! - from what I’ve read about him I’m sure he’s somewhere sessioning!
Peter
July 8th, 2007 at 9:07 pm Quote
Maybe Andi will publish something like “Complete Parker” series or something…that would be awesome….
July 8th, 2007 at 10:42 pm Quote
Cardante,
Not the complete Parker, but I am currently working hard on a book containing Jack’s best magic. See this post:
52 Memories
July 9th, 2007 at 7:24 am Quote
Looking forward to it Andi….
July 9th, 2007 at 2:01 pm Quote
R.I.P dear Jack…
Paul Gordon
July 10th, 2007 at 6:20 pm Quote
I used to work with Jack, and had no idea about his magic talents. Apparantly he was also a very accomplished chess player. I was at his funeral today, and it was packed. He was a fabulous example of a man, and will be dearly missed. What was lovely to hear, was all the fun times and tributes made to him. I’m proud to say that I knew him.
July 10th, 2007 at 9:41 pm Quote
David,
Jack’s funeral today was a very fitting tribute to a great man. I don’t think a single person (with the exception of his close family, of course) went away from the funeral without learning something new about Jack. It was great to hear so many stories about a man with many layers.
I also very much enjoyed talking to lots of Jack’s friends about his magic and explaining why he was so unique.
Thanks for stopping by the website and feel free to share a story or two about Jack in my latest post.
July 25th, 2007 at 10:41 am Quote
I am very saddened to hear this news. I met Jack only once. We had been introduced via email by a mutual friend, and Jack kindly invited me to meet him at a pub in Haslemere last year for a drink and to share some card magic. I remember the evening very well and we had a good time. He was very friendly, modest and easy-going, and I enjoyed his company. One thing I remember about his card magic is that it really did contain techniques and ways of thinking that were new - there was genuine, clever invention there. He was very encouraging to me, and generously taught me some of his excellent card effects. One of these is now a favourite of mine, and I will remember him with warmth each time I perform it. I send my condolences to his family.