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'''Bert Easley''' (1904-1987), born Herbert Cecil Easley in Shawnee, Oklahoma, was a comedy magician, acrobat and magic dealer. | '''Bert Easley''' (b.1904-d.1987), born Herbert Cecil Easley in Shawnee, Oklahoma, was a comedy magician, acrobat and magic dealer. | ||
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He died from complications following surgery for the amputation of one of his legs. | He died from complications following surgery for the amputation of one of his legs. | ||
He is the namesake of the [[I.B.M.]] Ring 55, which he | He is the namesake of the [[I.B.M.]] Ring 55, which he co-founded.<ref>Cover [[Genii 1981 August]]</ref> | ||
<ref>Obit [[Genii 1987 October]]</ref> | <ref>Obit [[Genii 1987 October]]</ref> | ||
== Books == | == Books == | ||
* [[Doing Magic for Youngsters]] (1948) | * [[Doing Magic for Youngsters]] (1948) | ||
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| Born | Herbert Cecil Easley December 16, 1904 Shawnee, Oklahoma |
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| Died | November 12, 1987 (age 82) |
| Categories | Books by Bert Easley |
Bert Easley (b.1904-d.1987), born Herbert Cecil Easley in Shawnee, Oklahoma, was a comedy magician, acrobat and magic dealer.
Biography
He was known for his drunken comedy act and billed himself as the "Tipsy Trickster" with a routine called "Leaning Shoes". It included "The Lean" effect in which the feet remain flat on the floor while the body leans forward, defying the laws of gravity. He worked night clubs with Jerry Lewis and Harry Blackstone.
When he retired, he opened the Bert Easley's Fun Shop in Phoenix, Arizona in 1947.
In 1948 Bert's act was awarded the Carl Fleming Trophy for "the most outstanding comedy act" at the annual convention of the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians.
From 1951 through 1955, Bert served as Territorial Vice President of the I.B.M. and Bert was an honorary life member of the Academy of Magical Arts.
In September 1981, Genii Magazine honored Bert by dedicating an issue to him.
He died from complications following surgery for the amputation of one of his legs.
He is the namesake of the I.B.M. Ring 55, which he co-founded.[1] [2]
Books
- Doing Magic for Youngsters (1948)
References
- ↑ Cover Genii 1981 August
- ↑ Obit Genii 1987 October