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Bob Haskell
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| Bob Haskell | |
 Cover of Genii (Nov. 1936) | |
| Born | Robert Haskell 1914 |
|---|---|
| Died | 1972 |
| Categories | Books by Bob Haskell |
Robert "Bob" Haskell (1914-1972) worked in San Francisco for the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and as a magician in west coast night clubs. During World War II, he toured with his wife Madelaine.[1]
Biography
Haskell played the magician's assistant in the film The Mad Magician in 1954 and appeared on at least 2 episodes of "You Asked For It"
He invented the "Split Deck" and the "X-Salted Shaker" (See Genii 1957 April) in the 1950's, and he may have invented the Appearing Candle. [2]
Books
- The Magic of Haskell (1962)
