Miller, Michael "Gordon" (1939 - 2025) Gordon started working for Abbott's in 1961 and would continue working for Abbott's for until 1963 when he was drafted into the military. Upon his return from military service, Gordon returned to Abbott's and would work there for 5 decades, doing everything from demonstrator to manager to author to editor. Gordon was an understudy of Neil Foster and is also the only magician to have performed at the Abbott Magic Get Together over 50 times. Sec "BACK"; Row 7; # 40
GORDON WAS FEATURED IN NEW TOPS NOV 1979
Later he would become editor of the magazine.
GORDON MILLER PHOTO GALLERY
Gordon authored and/or compiled many books on magic.
Michael G. Miller age 85 of Colon, passed away at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville, Michigan, on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Michael was born on May 29, 1939, in Chelsea, Michigan, a son to the late George and Wilma Miller. Michael was a graduate of Paw Paw High School as a member of the class of 1957. Michael moved to Colon to pursue his career in magic some 60 years ago and has been a resident since. Michael served his country in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge he pursued his career in magic.
On October 1, 1977, Michael married his wife of 47 years, Marilyn J. Nye, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Michael enjoyed reading, all things magic from performing to participating in the Abbotts Magic Get Togethers, and sports of any kind.
Surviving is his wife Marilyn J. Miller of Colon, son David Miller of Colon, daughter in law Wendy Miller of Colon, and 4 grandchildren.
Besides his parents, George and Wilma Miller, Michael was preceded in death by his son John Miller, and 3 siblings.
☆ ☆ ☆ Gordon performed at fifty two Abbott Get Togethers (1959, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) ☆ ☆ ☆
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