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John Benzais (19??-1968) was a close-up magician and one time clerk for | John Benzais (19??-1968) was a close-up magician and one time clerk for | ||
Tannan, who during his brief career established a reputation as a magical innovator before he died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Pennsylvania. He was in his early thirties.<sup>1</sup> | Tannan, who during his brief career established a reputation as a magical innovator before he died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Pennsylvania. He was in his early thirties.<sup>1</sup> | ||
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John Benzais (19??-1968) was a close-up magician and one time clerk for Tannan, who during his brief career established a reputation as a magical innovator before he died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Pennsylvania. He was in his early thirties.1
He was a one time clerk for Tannen and a past president of F.A.M.E. in New York City.
He published only a small body of work, the bulk of which are contained in his book, The Best of Benzais (1967), which he wrote and illustrated himself.
Highlights
The Secret of Gorius, a rope routine in which a knot repeatedly appears and vanishes, that Richard Kaufman once referred to as "one of the best kept secrets in magic".
Innovations
- Benzais Friction Retention Pass
- Han Ping Benzais
- Benzais Cop
- Benzais Spinout Subtlety
- Benzais Cut
- Benzais Deal Steal
- Benzais Spin
Books
- Best of Benzais (1967)
References
1 Linking Ring April 1968 Vol 48, No 4, page 51