Logan Pritchett, the namesake of Ring 29, was born in 1924 and grew up in Clarksville, Arkansas. As a young boy, he attended a traveling magic show. He was invited on stage and the magician pulled coins from young Logan’s hair, ears and nose. Logan was so impressed he decided that one day he would be a traveling magician and pull coins out of the air. He received a Mysto Magic kit for Christmas, studied magic books and practiced magic on his friends. He even began performing magic at an early age at his father’s restaurant in Clarksville. He also earned extra money doing magic shows as he attended the College of the Ozarks where he earned a degree in psychology. Logan served in the U.S. Army and was on the staff of the Army publication, “Stars and Stripes.”

Being a natural entertainer and showman, he used his people skills when he returned to the civilian community by doing public relations work. The magical side of his life continued to grow and as a professional magician, at different times, he performed under the stage names of Mr. Zuko, Dr. Zuko, Logan and Logan the Wizard. When he came to Little Rock he performed the first magic show on KATV Channel 7 and became a familiar celebrity. Logan performed shows regularly and sparked interest in magic in many adults as well as youngsters. He performed up to 200 shows a year and traveled so much performing at parties, schools, civic clubs, trade shows and conventions that he was labeled by his fellow performers as “the Flying Sorcerer”. He even served for a time as a ringmaster for the Shrine Circus.

Logan became well known in magic circles outside of Arkansas as he frequently attended national and regional magic conventions and sold magic effects there and through the mail. He was the recipient of many magical awards and honors including winning the magicians’ “Oscar” for best comedy act, first runner-up in impromptu magic, received the Order of Merlin from the International Brotherhood of Magicians in 1974, was also named as an Ambassador of Goodwill by the I.B.M., was the first non-Texan to be awarded the Royal Order of Willard by the Texas Association of Magicians., and was invited to perform at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.

Logan was very active and influential in Ring 29. He was familiar with the board members of the I.B.M. and was instrumental in attracting the 1975 I.B.M. annual convention to Little Rock. At that time, Ring 29 was known as “the Necromancers” but the name was changed to “the Logan Pritchett Ring 29” to honor Logan’s contributions to the Ring. He was very skilled as a pitchman and a master of ceremonies. He often served as MC at Ring meetings and events. He recognized the importance of preparation and presentation to entertain audiences. Although he was well versed in all types of magic, he focused more on mental effects in his later years.

Logan Pritchett remained a loyal fan and performer of magic until he passed away in 1989 at the age of 64. He was a unique individual who will always be remembered for his contributions to the magical world he loved.