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| birth_name = Joseph Michael Hartz | |||
| birth_day = August 10, | |||
| birth_year = 1836 | |||
| birth_place = Liverpool, England | |||
| death_day = June 29, | |||
| death_year = 1903 | |||
| death_place = London, England | |||
| resting_place = Tooting Cemetary | |||
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'''Joseph Michael Hartz''' (b.1836-d.1903) was a pioneer [[Vaudeville]] performer. | |||
== Biography == | |||
By eighteen, Hartz was performing a full-evening show in London. He conceived the idea of constructing his props of glass and began presenting what | By eighteen, Hartz was performing a full-evening show in London. He conceived the idea of constructing his props of glass and began presenting what | ||
he called "Crystal Magic", which included the "Crystal Pillar and Glove", the "Aerial Bell", and the "Incomparable Canary and Birdcage". | he called "Crystal Magic", which included the "Crystal Pillar and Glove", the "Aerial Bell", and the "Incomparable Canary and Birdcage". | ||
In 1866, Hartz, with his brother Augustus, went to the United States. After years of performing, he opened up a magic store around 1870 called "Magical Repository" in New York with his brother, supplying equipment to magicians. This was possibly the first American magic shop. | In 1866, Hartz, with his brother [[Gus Hartz|Augustus]], went to the United States. After years of performing, he opened up a magic store around 1870 called "Magical Repository" in New York with his brother, supplying equipment to magicians. This was possibly the first American magic shop. | ||
Hartz sold his business in 1876 in order to return to the stage. In the 1890s, he developed an eighteen minute act for vaudeville called "The Devil of a Hat". From a borrowed hat, he produced numerous items including a bowl of water and goldfish. | Hartz sold his business in 1876 in order to return to the stage. In the 1890s, he developed an eighteen minute act for vaudeville called "The Devil of a Hat". From a borrowed hat, he produced numerous items including a bowl of water and goldfish. | ||
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* [[Hartz's New Book of Magic]] (1866) | * [[Hartz's New Book of Magic]] (1866) | ||
{{References}} | |||
* 'Recollections of Hartz the Wizard' in Hoffmann's [[Later Magic]] (1911 expanded edition) | * 'Recollections of Hartz the Wizard' in Hoffmann's [[Later Magic]] (1911 expanded edition) | ||
* 'Recollections of Hartz' in Hoffmann's [[Magical | * 'Recollections of Hartz' in Hoffmann's [[Magical Tidbits]] (1911) | ||
* The [[Wizard (Selbit)]], Vol. 01, 1905, page 139. | * The [[Wizard (Selbit)]], Vol. 01, 1905, page 139. | ||
* The [[Linking Ring]], May, 1930 cover | * The [[Linking Ring]], May, 1930 cover | ||
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[[Category:British magicians]] | [[Category:British magicians]] | ||
[[Category:Professional magicians]] | [[Category:Professional magicians]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:38, 21 May 2024
| Joseph Michael Hartz | |
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| Born | Joseph Michael Hartz August 10, 1836 Liverpool, England |
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| Died | June 29, 1903 (age 66) London, England |
| Resting place | Tooting Cemetary |
| Nationality | British |
| Categories | Books by Joseph Michael Hartz |
Joseph Michael Hartz (b.1836-d.1903) was a pioneer Vaudeville performer.
Biography
By eighteen, Hartz was performing a full-evening show in London. He conceived the idea of constructing his props of glass and began presenting what he called "Crystal Magic", which included the "Crystal Pillar and Glove", the "Aerial Bell", and the "Incomparable Canary and Birdcage".
In 1866, Hartz, with his brother Augustus, went to the United States. After years of performing, he opened up a magic store around 1870 called "Magical Repository" in New York with his brother, supplying equipment to magicians. This was possibly the first American magic shop.
Hartz sold his business in 1876 in order to return to the stage. In the 1890s, he developed an eighteen minute act for vaudeville called "The Devil of a Hat". From a borrowed hat, he produced numerous items including a bowl of water and goldfish.
Hartz married an American girl and in 1881 returned back to England where he performed for twenty more years. He died in London.
Books
- Hartz's New Book of Magic (1866)
References
- 'Recollections of Hartz the Wizard' in Hoffmann's Later Magic (1911 expanded edition)
- 'Recollections of Hartz' in Hoffmann's Magical Tidbits (1911)
- The Wizard (Selbit), Vol. 01, 1905, page 139.
- The Linking Ring, May, 1930 cover
- THE HARTZ BROTHERS AND AMERICA'S FIRST MAGIC SHOP by Bill Weldon in The Linking Ring, June, 1997.