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Carlyle
Carlyle (1906-1996) performed his stage act around the United States in auditoriums, hotels and supper clubs throughout the Depression.
Carlyle | |
Born | Lyle Fred Laughlin April 04, 1906 Oakdale, California |
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Died | October 26, 1996 (age 90) |
He worked numerous odd jobs and served in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Navy before becoming a professional performer in the late 1920's, using the stage name Carlyle.
He retired from performing in 1954, settling down to raise his kids, operating a successful camera repairing business in Oakland, California.
His wife and assistant, Wanda, was a past officer of the International Magigals. She passed away in 1982.
Carlyle invented the Three-To-One Ropes routine and contributed many effects to Genii and Hugard's Magic Monthly.
Carlyle was eulogized at his funeral on October 30th, 1966 by his longtime friend Lee Grabel.[1][2][3]
References
- ↑ Obit Genii 1997 February
- ↑ The Linking Ring, Vol. 77, No. 3, March 1997, BROKEN WAND LYLE F. (CARLYLE) LAUGHLIN, page 144
- ↑ M-U-M, Vol. 86, No. 10, March 1997, BROKEN WANDS Lyle F. Laughlin, page 47