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Formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1972, Blue Magic is a popular ‘Philly Soul’ band founded by tenor vocalist Ted ‘Wizard’ Mills and originally featuring tenor Keith ‘Duke’ Beaton, baritone brothers Wendell and Vernon Sawyer, and bass Richard Pratt. The group’s 1973 debut single, “Spell,” reached Number 30 on Billboard’s R&B Singles chart and was followed by the Top 40 single “Look Me Up.” Their self-titled album – produced by Norman Harris and featuring the MFSB house band – was released in 1974 and also featured the group’s first Top 10 hit, “Sideshow.” Later that same yea...