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Figure Name: Joe
Flip
Date Created:
1940's
Created by: Frank
Marshall
Used by:
Dick Bruno
Trivia:
1. Dick Bruno (1901-1986) performed at times under the name
Monsieur Brunard.
2. In the act, Bruno (Brunard) would speak with a French accent, and
Joe would make wise cracks in a heavy Brooklyn accent.
3. Bruno purchased Joe from Max Holden's New York City magic shop on
December 4, 1941.
4. The figure was originally named "Brewster," but was
later renamed Joe Flip after a saxophone player named Flip Phillips.
5. Joe was repainted by Frank Marshall on July 2, 1954.
6. Connie Irvin, Bruno's daughter, donated Joe to Vent Haven Museum
through Bruno's estate.
7. Vent David Erskine facilitated the donation.
8. According to Erskine, Marshall though of Joe Flip as his masterpiece.
9. Joe is located in Building One and cannot be seen on any
of the three virtual pans.
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