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Walter H. Landis
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| Walter H. Landis | |
| Born | July 5, 1897 Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Died | August 25, 1950 (age 53) West Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| Resting place | Millersville Mennonite Cemetery |
Walter H. Landis (1897-1950) was a magician, ventriloquist and escape artist was billed as "Landis the National Escape Artist and Magician".[1][2]
Biography
Landis became interested in escaped as a boy after watching Houdini get "boxed up" in a movie serial.
He did a full evening show of magic and escapes, and appeared in parks, theaters, and clubs.
Landis held I. B. M. card No. 268 and was president of the Red Rose Ring of Magicians (I.B.M. Ring no. 51) before it and was a member of the Grand Council of Professional Magicians clubs.[3]
Awards and honors
- Best Escape, at the PACIFIC COAST SOCIETY OF MAGICIANS (1936)
References
- http://www.tributes.com/show/97943100
- http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=67040233