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Bob Gysel
| Bob Gysel | |
| Born | Robert H. Gysel November 18, 1880 Toledo, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Died | 1938 |
Gysel was an American magician who first studied pharmacy.[1]
Gysel held a State Licence, but discontinued his medical studies after only two years. In 1901, he was a professional "medium", but then made it his business to expose other fraudulent mediums. Gysel had used the name Joseph Johnson when performing as a medium.
Gysel closely studied the working of locks and handcuffs, and dove handcuffed and blindfolded from bridges.
He was an expert in finger prints and handwritings.
His thirty minute stage act was based on "spirit phenomena". Gysel offered an open wager of 1,000 dollars to any magician who can emulate his feats.
Around 1920, Gysel begins to assist Houdini in debunking psychics.
Gysel published effects in Sphinx and his "Spirit Tie" was published in Tarbell Course in Magic Volume 6.
References
- ↑ Tricks That Mystify by Will Goldston (1930)