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'''Karel Absolon''' (b.1940-d.2015), born Karel Ocelik in Czechoslovakia, performs magic with his wife [[Blanka Absolon]] (as "The Absolons" and "Duo Absolon"). | |||
== Biography == | |||
Learning magic at 16, he was an electrical engineer before becoming a full-time professional magician in 1973.<ref>Karel and Blanka Absolon: An Autobiography, [[Genii 1987 July]].</ref><ref>http://forums.geniimagazine.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=46397&sid=d11fcf42bf81ccb1b3555ab71a03e00a</ref> | |||
Learning magic at 16, he was an electrical engineer before becoming a full-time professional magician in 1973. | |||
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They have two children, Lucie and Petr, who are also performers. | They have two children, Lucie and Petr, who are also performers. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:04, 3 May 2024
| Karel Absolon | |
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| Born | Karel Absolon April 28, 1940 Czechoslovalia |
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| Died | April of 2015 (age 74) |
Karel Absolon (b.1940-d.2015), born Karel Ocelik in Czechoslovakia, performs magic with his wife Blanka Absolon (as "The Absolons" and "Duo Absolon").
Biography
Learning magic at 16, he was an electrical engineer before becoming a full-time professional magician in 1973.[1][2]
Creations
- Key Routine (1972)
- Illusion with Witch (1977)
- Cane to Live Snake (1983)
- Four Legs Five Hands (1985)
Awards
- 1988 Dragon Award (first performers from Europe to win) by The J. Marberger Stuart Foundation, Inc
Family
They have two children, Lucie and Petr, who are also performers.
References
- ↑ Karel and Blanka Absolon: An Autobiography, Genii 1987 July.
- ↑ http://forums.geniimagazine.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=46397&sid=d11fcf42bf81ccb1b3555ab71a03e00a