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Tannen was a life-long magician, starting out as a kid magician. He started a magic shop with his brother Irv in 1925. | Tannen was a life-long magician, starting out as a kid magician. He started a magic shop, [[Tannen's Magic Shop]] in New York City with his brother, Irv, in 1925. | ||
Another brother, [[Mike Tannen]] (1917-1976) was the principle proprietor of the [[Circle Magic Shop]], also in New York City, for over 30 years. | |||
Louis Tannen was publisher of the Tannen edition of the ''[[Tarbell Course]]'', in seven volumes. | |||
In [[1974]] Tannen's Magic created the first Magic Camp for young people. Some notable graduates were [[David Blaine]], [[Darren Romeo]], [[Nathan Burton]], [[Vito Lupo]], [[Joshua Jay]] and [[Steve Cohen]]. | In [[1974]] Tannen's Magic created the first [[Tannen's Magic Camp|Magic Camp]] for young people. Some notable graduates were [[David Blaine]], [[Darren Romeo]], [[Nathan Burton]], [[Vito Lupo]], [[Joshua Jay]] and [[Steve Cohen]]. | ||
Louis created a number of effects including | Louis created a number of effects including a version of the ''[[Haunted Deck]]'' (1933) and ''Salt-Go'' (1943). | ||
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Revision as of 17:30, 16 July 2015
| Louis Tannen | |
 Cover of Genii (1963) | |
| Born | February 14, 1909 |
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| Died | March 19, 1982 (age 73) |
| Known for | Magic Dealer Tannen's Magic Shop Tannen's Magic Camp |
Louis Tannen (Feburary 14, 1909 - March 19, 1982) was founder of Louis Tannen, Inc., one of the largest magic dealers.
Biography
Tannen was a life-long magician, starting out as a kid magician. He started a magic shop, Tannen's Magic Shop in New York City with his brother, Irv, in 1925.
Another brother, Mike Tannen (1917-1976) was the principle proprietor of the Circle Magic Shop, also in New York City, for over 30 years.
Louis Tannen was publisher of the Tannen edition of the Tarbell Course, in seven volumes.
In 1974 Tannen's Magic created the first Magic Camp for young people. Some notable graduates were David Blaine, Darren Romeo, Nathan Burton, Vito Lupo, Joshua Jay and Steve Cohen.
Louis created a number of effects including a version of the Haunted Deck (1933) and Salt-Go (1943).
References
- Cover Genii 1963 May
- Obit Genii 1982 May
- LOUIS TANNEN A Brief Sketch of His Magic Life By Ralph Read, Linking Ring, April 1951.