people's past and future through the Sphere of Destiny. Whit is named for his grandfather, Whitney Shumate, and is the grandson of the noted artist, Jessamine Shumate. He has one grown daughter, Jessamine, and two grandchildren, Carmen and Jack. Awards The Academy of Magical Arts Stage Magician of the Year (1979, 2014) The Academy of Magical Arts Parlour Magician of the Year (1995, 2002) The Academy of Magical Arts Close-Up Magician of the Year (2003, 2004) The Academy of Magical Arts Bar Magician of the Year (2005) Works Stories of a Street Performer published by Mikazuki Publishing House. Copyright 2012. Contents: Street magic—Street stories—ESP survey—Squash! -- The impromptu card code: a routine for the blind—The lessons of the street. and . and . Abstract: Whit "Pop" Haydn, six-time award winning magician and former Vice President of the world famous Magic Castle, shares his over 40 years of experiences performing magic all around the world. Stories of a street performer is a classic tale and a must read. This book is filled with vital lessons for the up-and-coming performer and life lessons that all can learn from. Whether you are an aspiring performer, a fan of magicians, or a seeker of exciting stories, this is one book you will not be able to put down. The Chicago Surprise copyright 2000 Street Magic copyright 2001 The Intricate Web of Distraction copyright 2001, also VHS and DVD The Mongolian Pop-Knot, copyright 1982 also VHS Comedy Four-Ring Routine, copyright 1976 also VHS and DVD Trio in Gold, East Carolina Poetry Forum Press, 1968 Tar River Poets, East Carolina Poetry Forum Press, 1969 With Chef Anton School for Scoundrels Notes on Three-Card Monte, also VHS and DVD Introduction to the Shell Game, DVD. Abstract: In November 2004, Bob Sheets, Whit Haydn and Chef Anton combined their original methods for the ancient swindle, the Shell Game, and taught this new system to the School for Scoundrels class at the Magic Castle. Scoundrel's Touch, DVD School for Scoundrels Notes on Fast and Loose, also VHS and DVD References Further reading "Whit Haydn" - January 2003 profile in Magic magazine "Passing Through -- In Praise of Prestigitation", July 20, 2003, Los Angeles Times Magazine External links https://collectio.ecu.edu/heritagehall/People/Whitney-Wesley-Hadden Haydn's Youtube East Carolina University alumni Living people People from Clarksville, Tennessee 1949 births American magicians Academy of Magical Arts Bar Magician of the Year winners Academy of Magical Arts Close-Up