Moi-Yo Miller
Moi-Yo Miller was the stage name of Mona Loretta Miller (24 April 1914 – 7 October 2018),[1][2] was an Australian entertainer. She toured the world as a magicians assistant and illusionist to the stage magician Dante (Aka Harry Jansen), during the Golden Age of Magic of the 1930s and 1940s.[3]
Moi-Yo Miller | |
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 Miller in 1948 | |
| Born | Mona Loretta Miller 24 April 1914 |
| Died | 7 October 2018 (aged 104) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Illusionist, magic assistant |
| Employer | Dante the Magician |
In 1993 she received the Dragon Award presented by the J. Marberger Stuart Foundation.[4] She celebrated her 100th birthday in 2014.[5]
Miller died of dementia on 7 October 2018 in Prahran, Victoria at the age of 104.[6]
References
- ↑ Sim Sala Bim: It's Moi-Yo magic. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
- ↑ Ryan, Jemma. Geelong-born illusionist Moi-Yo Miller dies aged 104 (in en). www.geelongadvertiser.com.au. Retrieved 2018-10-11.
- ↑ Dante on stage with Moi-Yo MillerNational Picture Library of Australia. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
- ↑ 1993 Dragon Award - Moi Yo Miller and Arturo MontesJ. Marberger Stuart Foundation. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
- ↑ Happy 100th Birthday Moi Yo Miller. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
- ↑ Geelong-born illusionist Moi-Yo Miller dies aged 104