One of the most highly respected designers of magical effects and
illusions, especially as a deviser of mathematical tricks.
Was a transsexual woman, having been a man before undergoing gender
reassignment surgery. This fact was undetectable in her appearance or
her voice, but she was still able to give her ventriloquial dummy a
very deep, male voice.
Was a very gifted, entertaining and hilarious ventriloquist whose dummy
was called Shorty.