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Clifford P. Norton
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Clifford Porter Norton (June 14, 1886 - August 1964), born and raised in Chicago was a professional magician in the Chicago area.
| Clifford P. Norton | |
| Born | June 14, 1886 Chicago |
|---|---|
| Died | August 1964 (age 78) |
Norton first became interested in magic in the fall of 1900 after seeing Harry Kellar at the McVicker's theater.
Norton's first appearance in public was at 15 for a church function in Chicago on May 23, 1901. Soon after, he began a successful career. During the summer of 1905 he also worked with Jack Burch.
He later moved to San Jose where he was member of the Mystic Thirteen.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Sphinx Vol 5, No. 1 (March 1908) (cover)
- ↑ http://genforum.genealogy.com/norton/messages/1419.html
