Fantasio

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Stage name of Ricardo Roucau.

Born in Argentina in 1936.

Invented many effects and well known for his canes and candles.

Appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show where the Beatles made their debut.

See David Ginn's series about Fantasio's Cane and Candle.

On January 10, 2010, during the annual Awards Banquet of the Magic City Conjurers / Society of American Magicians Assembly 280, the title of Dean was bestowed on Fantasio.

Books

• Magic with Canes (1979)
• Magic with Canes and Candles (1990)