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Revision as of 15:39, 2 August 2010
Jack Kodell (b. Novevmber 4, 1927), born Jack Koudelka at Mankato, Minnesota,
was a professional magician since the age of thirteen. He was originator of the parakeet act and played the top clubs and stages until he retired in 1960.
At the age of nine, he learned to fly an airplane. After moving to Chicago in 1941, he met George Boston, who was to become his mentor and adviser in magic. With Cantu and Boston they developed "A Fantasy in Birds" act in which he manipulates birds (parakeets) as other handle cards and billiardballs.
Kodell performed on the television shows Ed Sullivan Show (January 1, 1956) and You Asked For It.
References
- Tops, July 1947
- MUM January, 1956
- Genii 1959 April (cover)
- Genii 1988 February (cover)
- Jack Kodell: A Magical Pioneer by Max Maven in Genii 1997 November