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[[Jack Chanin]] (1907-1997) was born in the Ukraine fled to Poland, and finally immigrated to the USA in 1926.  Besides being a manufacturer, creator and owner of Chanin's Studio of Magic, he was also a performer and demonstrator. He would performed an Oriental act under the name Cha-Nin. He ran Philadelphia's oldest magic studio, Chanin's Studio of Magic, until 1981.
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'''Jack Chanin''' (1907-1997) was born in the Ukraine fled to Poland, and finally immigrated to the USA in 1926.  Besides being a manufacturer, creator and owner of Chanin's Studio of Magic, he was also a performer and demonstrator. He would performed an Oriental act under the name Cha-Nin. He ran Philadelphia's oldest magic studio, Chanin's Studio of Magic, until 1981.


 
== Biography ==
He had two different playing cards printed which were used for his promotions. A blue and gold bordered card featuring his Chinese act called Cha-Nin and a red and gold card titled "The Man With The Magic Hands" featuring photos of him performing manipulative routines.
He had two different playing cards printed which were used for his promotions. A blue and gold bordered card featuring his Chinese act called Cha-Nin and a red and gold card titled "The Man With The Magic Hands" featuring photos of him performing manipulative routines.<ref>Article [[Genii 1954 March]]</ref><ref> Cover [[Genii 1993 February]]</ref><ref>Obit [[Genii 1997 October]]</ref>


==Marketed Tricks==
==Marketed Tricks==
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* Jack Chanin: Classic Deceptions CD from Miracle Factory (2008)
* Jack Chanin: Classic Deceptions CD from Miracle Factory (2008)


==References==
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* Article [[Genii 1954 March]]
* Obit [[Genii 1997 October]]
 
== External Links ==
 
*[http://www.mymagic.com/magichistory/magis/chanin-jack/index.html Magic History - Jack Chanin]
*[http://www.mymagic.com/magichistory/magis/chanin-jack/index.html Magic History - Jack Chanin]
*[http://magicinterviews.blogspot.com/2006/11/jack-chanin_21.html Radio Program interview with Jack Chanin]
*[http://magicinterviews.blogspot.com/2006/11/jack-chanin_21.html Radio Program interview with Jack Chanin]
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*[http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=54133&forum=97&9&start=0#8 The Magic Cafe Forums - Jack Chanin's little shop in Philly]
*[http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=54133&forum=97&9&start=0#8 The Magic Cafe Forums - Jack Chanin's little shop in Philly]


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Latest revision as of 04:22, 9 November 2017

Jack Chanin

Cover of Genii (1993)
BornJanuary 15, 1907
Ukraine
DiedNovember 09, 1997 (age 90)
NationalityUkrainian
CategoriesBooks by Jack Chanin

Jack Chanin (1907-1997) was born in the Ukraine fled to Poland, and finally immigrated to the USA in 1926. Besides being a manufacturer, creator and owner of Chanin's Studio of Magic, he was also a performer and demonstrator. He would performed an Oriental act under the name Cha-Nin. He ran Philadelphia's oldest magic studio, Chanin's Studio of Magic, until 1981.

Biography

He had two different playing cards printed which were used for his promotions. A blue and gold bordered card featuring his Chinese act called Cha-Nin and a red and gold card titled "The Man With The Magic Hands" featuring photos of him performing manipulative routines.[1][2][3]

Marketed Tricks

  • Mesh Egg Bag (1953)

Books

References

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