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Anthony Martinka

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Anthony Martinka

Cover of Sphinx, January 1916
BornAntonio Martinka
June 13, 1832
Germany
DiedDecember 4, 1915 (age 83)
Manhattan
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery

Anthony Martinka (1832-1915) was the brother of Francis J. Martinka and the senior member of the Martinka and Company firm. He was a skillful mechanic in all lines of wood and metal workmanship[1] [2]

Biography

He was elected into the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame.

References

  1. Cover, Sphinx, January 1916
  2. Obit, Sphinx, December 1915

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