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Rook-RPAZ.png|[[Rook]], 11/2022 | |||
Rook-2020.jpg|[[Rook]], 2020 | Rook-2020.jpg|[[Rook]], 2020 | ||
Rook-Corveus.jpg|[[Rook]] and [[Corveus]] during HOPE 2017 | Rook-Corveus.jpg|[[Rook]] and [[Corveus]] during HOPE 2017 |
Revision as of 03:26, 29 December 2022
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Vital Statistics | |
Hero | Rook |
Alias(es) | Rook Vyrdin, Rook D'Magus |
Identity | Public |
Alter Ego | Dr. Thomas Virden |
Category | Magician, Public Service |
Location | Phoenix, Arizona, USA 33° 26' 54.37" N, 112° 4' 26.91" W |
Status | Active |
Superhero Activity | |
Team | Arizona Initiative |
Affiliates | Corveus, Luscinia, The Initiative Collective |
Foes | N/A |
Actions | Outreach |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Outfit | Slacks, dress shirt, leather short-crowned top hat. |
Colors | Black, red |
Symbol | |
Equipment | Magic and illusions |
Abilities | Magician, psychologist |
Rook is a Real Life Superhero operating in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a member of the Arizona Initiative.
History
Rook's first RLSH appearance was in 2010, conducting outreach patrols in Phoenix, AZ.
In August of 2014, Rook became President of Meaningful Magic Corporation, a nonprofit focused on providing magic shows themed with hope and empowerment free of charge to the underserved and at risk.
On February 24th, 2017, Rook became an official member of the Arizona Initiative, a branch of The Initiative Collective.
In April of 2018, Rook was elected president of the Phoenix Chapter (Assembly 248; the Andre Cole Assembly) of the Society of American Magicians.
In December of 2022, Rook was featured in pictoral and video articles by AZ Republic.[1][2]
Gallery
Rook, 11/2022
Rook, 2020
Rook's stylized Initiative logo
References
- ↑ https://www.azcentral.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/arts/2022/12/15/arizona-psychology-professor-tom-virdem-uses-magic-teach-lessons/10745908002/?fbclid=IwAR137KsJIRHDuJ11HM5iuXZ0ZqHBezkzvut0tKWBe_GJr8B83P8m8svzroU
- ↑ https://www.azcentral.com/videos/news/local/glendale/2022/12/15/tom-virden-professor-psychology-midwestern-university-performance-art/10764344002/?fbclid=IwAR0cHXwQ4pk2WTIRTwYlfGy-YVKKafg1cwNTFVKNlu5t7xvIFSeHWyfbsMQ
External Links
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Rook's personal blog - UNAVAILABLE 10/23/2017