[Miller, Moi Yo (magician) : programs and related material collected by the National Library of Australia]
- Bib ID:
- 3529662
- Format:
- Book
- Description:
- folders of programs and miscellaneous pieces.
- Series:
- Australian performing arts programs and ephemera (PROMPT) collection
- Summary:
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Material in the Australian performing arts programs and ephemera (PROMPT) collection consists of programs and related items for Australian performing arts organisations, Australian artists performing overseas, professional productions performed in Australia (including those featuring overseas performers) and overseas performances of Australian plays, music, etc.
- Biography/History:
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Moi-Yo Miller was the stage name of Mona Loretta Miller (born 24 April 1914), an Australian who became the principal assistant to the stage magician Dante (aka Harry Jansen). She was born in Geelong, Victoria and first met Dante (aka Harry Jansen) while still in her late teens when she was appearing in a musical revue in Melbourne. She very quickly became his main assistant and an integral part of his show Sim Sala Bim. She was often billed as "Australia's Most Beautiful Woman", and once estimated that she had been sawed in half around 11,800 times during her career. Miller became highly regarded among professional magic performers and is widely cited as one of the all-time great magic assistants. She features in the 2008 documentary movie, Women in Boxes, which explores the vital role of assistants in magic. In 1993 she received the Dragon Award presented by the J. Marberger Stuart Foundation. She celebrated her 100th birthday in 2014. [information from Performing Arts Centre, Melbourne, and Wikipedia]
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- This collection is featured in the Guide to Australian Performing Arts Programs and Ephemera (PROMPT) Collections in the National Library of Australia
- Subject:
- Also Titled:
- [Miller, Loretta]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Unpublished
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