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Sorry to say I've just discovered that Dean Dill and his family were involved in a serious car accident. He his wife and son have all been injured.

Dean has broken ribs, cracked pelvic bone, with rest he should get away without surgery, he is in a brace.

Dean's son, Jamie -teeth knocked out, broken nose, severed thumb tendon, having cat scan.

Wife, Denise- Broken cheek, facial lacerations, black eye. in best shape of all

More information can be found

http://geniimagazine.com/forum/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=002168;p=1#000000

Awful news! my best wishes go to the whole family

Flippin heck!

I really hope they will recover quickly.

My good wishes go out to them.

Guys

i dont know who this is but thats bad tho. my good wishes goes out to the whole family as well


Jags

This us being forwarded with the permission of the author, Please help Dean if you can. DONDRAKE
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From: TIMTRONO@aol.com
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 6:29 PM
Subject: Dean Dill


I am writing this letter about our friend in magic, Dean Dill. As many of you know, Dean was very badly injured in a car accident and this will be a HUGE financial burden to Dean and his family (especially during this time of the holidays). Dean is a man of true pride and won't ask for help so his friends are reaching out for this help because we know he won't.

I know Steve Brooks has reached out to all of the Cafe members via PM and I'd encourage you to follow Steve's suggestion of PayPaling money directly to Dean at intmiracle@deandill.com if you are set up for same or sending it to his home address (see below). Thanks Steve!

I just spoke with Paul Gross of Hocus Pocus who is planning a sale and donating all of the funds to Dean. More details on that will come from Paul.

In the mean time Paul Gross of Hocus Pocus will also be accepting donations via credit card, checks, etc. Dean will get a list of all contributors and what was contributed. Make it clear when sending a donation that this is a donation for Dean Dill. Rest assured ALL of the funds will go directly to Dean and his family. You can contact Hocus Pocus at sales@hocus-pocus.com or at 800-407-4040.

You can also send checks directly to Dean. Make payments to "Dean Dill" and send to his home at:
Dean Dill
2130 Fairpark, #110
Los Angeles, CA 90041

(Dean is stuck in a hospital in Las Vegas so do not send flowers or such to this address... send what is really needed- money to help his family).


Dean Dill is one of the greatest guys in magic and just a super person. I'd encourage everyone to put politics aside, reach down into your pockets, and let's take care of one of our brother magicians and one of the all time great guys in magic.

Discuss this with your magic clubs, discuss it at the Castle, contact your friends, and get funds to help out Dean Dill.

I would rarely reach out to others like this but everyone loves and respects Dean and I want us all to help him out. THANKS.

Tim

Murphy's Magic Supplies, Inc.
Attention: Tim Trono, Purchaser
11500 Gold Dredge Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
USA
Direct Telephone (916) 290-6061
Fax (916) 853-9494
e-mail timtrono@aol.com
web www.murphysmagicsupplies.com

Sad as I am about what has happened to Dean, I'm not quite sure how this has made him suddenly in great financial need. I'm sure I'm missing something but perhaps someone could explain?

It's worth remembering that in the States there is no such thing as the NHS. Bacically you are on your own as far as medical treatment is concerned and ones own medical insurance maight be limited and because of sooo many lawsuits Dr.s have to charge HUGE fees to cover their malpractice insurance bills.

What's more I'm sure Dean's wife and he aren't earning very much at the moment...and if they were running close to the knuckle anyway... they are in trouble now.

For a start.

From what I remember about Dean, he's not a professional magician.
He actually works as a hairdresser, so he's unlikely to be fabulously rich.

I may be wrong but this is what I remember.