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He founded the "Invisible Lodge" in 1953, a club for Masonic Magicians. The club followed its own ritual, which encompasses elements from both Masonry and the world of illusion. Members have included Blackstone, Okito, and Jack Gwynne. | He founded the "Invisible Lodge" in 1953, a club for Masonic Magicians. The club followed its own ritual, which encompasses elements from both Masonry and the world of illusion. Members have included Blackstone, Okito, and Jack Gwynne. | ||
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* Pointers on Good Presentations (1953) | |||
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Revision as of 08:45, 8 June 2008
Felix Korim (April 8, 1905 - October 14, 1986) born Brewerton H. Clarke in Illion, New York. He was a singer/actor that turned magician, touring the northeastern U.S. He built and invented his of effects. He performed under the stage name "Sir" Felix Korim. He married Clara Decker on May 21, 1941 who became his chief assistant.
During World War II, he worked for the Army at the Griffiss Air Force Base camouflage section.
After touring, he got a job as a commercial artist and contributed some illusions to Genii which he illustrated.
He founded the "Invisible Lodge" in 1953, a club for Masonic Magicians. The club followed its own ritual, which encompasses elements from both Masonry and the world of illusion. Members have included Blackstone, Okito, and Jack Gwynne.
BOOKS
- Pointers on Good Presentations (1953)