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Alex Hellström
From Magicpedia, the free online encyclopedia for magicians by magicians.
Alex Hellstrom (December 22, 1893 - July 22, 1933), born Axel Vogt, was a German mentalist who invented and perfected numerous stage hypnotism methods.
He taught his nephew, Anton Vogt (born 1921), who also went by the stage name Alex Hellstrom II, but specialized in manipulations with canes, thimbles and rope.
Books
- Hellstromism by Robert Nelson.
References
- Linking Ring 1933 page 500 - Obituary.
- Linking Ring May 1947 page 93 - mention of nephew
