Ramón Galindo — World War II veteran, successful businessman, internationally known magician, and historian who captured Austin life with his camera well into his later years — died last week in his sleep in the Travis Heights home he had shared for more than six decades with his late wife, Pauline Santos Galindo. He was 99. From fighting in the Battle of the Bulge to mesmerizing global audiences with his signature magic parakeet tricks, Galindo’s diverse interests and multiple talents led to an extraordinary career and life that attracted many to him.

<p>Ram&oacute;n Galindo &mdash; World War II veteran, successful businessman, internationally known magician, and historian who captured Austin life with his camera well into his later years &mdash; died last week in his sleep in the Travis Heights home he had shared for more than six decades with his late wife, Pauline Santos Galindo. He was 99. From fighting in the Battle of the Bulge to mesmerizing global audiences with his signature magic parakeet tricks, Galindo&rsquo;s diverse interests and multiple talents led to an extraordinary career and life that attracted many to him.</p>

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