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The Coney Island Fakir: The Magical Life of Al Flosso
The Coney Island Fakir: The Magical Life of Al Flosso | |
Author | Gary Brown |
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Publisher | L&L Publishing |
Publication Date | 1997 |
Language | English |
Pages | 221 |
First published in 1997 by L&L Publishing, The Coney Island Fakir is a remarkable book about a remarkable life. The book traces Flosso's fascinating career, from his days as a street-corner shill, carnival pitchman, Punch & Judy operator and sideshow magician to his work on Broadway, film and television. He worked with giants of the entertainment world, including the Marx Brothers, Bud Abbott, Ed Sullivan and Jackie Gleason. As proprietor of New York's leading magic shop, Flosso dispensed advice and equipment to the 20th Century's greatest magicians, from Harry Houdini to David Copperfield.
The Coney Island Fakir captures the essence of this unique performer, his original style, and his influence on the world of magic.
Reviewed in Genii, December 1997.