Jim Cellini, master busker

[Peter]

Jim Cellini passed away Monday night in Switzerland. A true master and teacher who will now play the streets of the world to come.

[Doctor Eric]

Jim's finally gone? Sad that I haven't gotten to see him for the last couple of years. He was a great guide, and co-conspirator

[nick nickolas]

Oh my god,,,

Jim was the first street magician I saw when I was 13/14...

Had the pleasure of meeting him propably and sharing a stage with him at FISM in Stockholm,,,

Jim your kind manner, sparkling eyes and unbridled generosity have touched 100's of thousands of people worldwide,, R.I.P.

[jeep caillouet]

Jim

Jim was a friend of mine sence the early 70's. I did a lot of shows along side him over the the years. He taught me so much, RIP

[Dallas]

RIP

For years I had heard stories, then I bought his videos...

...A few years ago he finally passed through Clearwater and performed at the Pier a few times and ended up getting a gig at a local cinema theater.

He was a very nice man, a well respected performer, and touched the lives of many including mine.

Thanks Jim. RIP

[Stoned]

That sux. I never had the pleasure of meeting him... Wish I did. He was a master.
RIP

[George Gilbert]

I never had the pleasure of meeting him...
RIP

I never met Jim either
I'm fortunate enough to have studied under his personal students though
so I feel like I owe him a lot
Jim's my main influence in performing
RIP Cellini

[Daniel Mooncalf]

Thanks, Jim

Saw him at a lecture, and again at Kansas City's IBM National show. I'd never have tried busking if it weren't for his lecture. Hell, I probably wouldn't have known what busking IS, if it weren't for his lecture.

[Storm Surge]

I never saw Jim. But everyone I have learned from has a story about him.
One of the things I have taken from him is how important it is to work with children on the street.

[noelbritten]

A Book Of Condolence has been opened at

http://www.internationalmagic.com/guestbook/gbook.php

[charliekarl]

I am thankful for every second I got to spend in the presence of Jim.

Without Jim and his books as inspiration my life would be a boring office job. Instead, I have had six years of adventure, wonderment and learning the art of magic. I thank him for so much!

When I first met Jim and Marianne a few years ago they treated me with great kindness and hospitality and it was a joy to sit for days and listen to their stories.

Through his magic and actions he touched innumerous lives. My life was definitely one of those. The world has lost a legend!

[jimmy talksalot]

he was a great man.

he gave so much.

he changed my life and he saved it when i was about to give up on it.

i am forever indebt to him for choosing the life he chose and showing us how to be.

i will never forget the times i was able to see him in new orleans and i will always remember everything he told me.

Cellini rest in peace. you will always be remembered.

[Butterfly Man]

The Final Pitch

I found him…
as he reached for a cigarette
smoke swirled in a smile
then I watched amazed
as he made it disappear
in the words
of always
good-bye.