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'''George Weisensel''' (1898-1990), aka '''Weisini''', was a semi-professional magician. He did escapes starting in 1926 and then magic in 1930.<ref>Who's Who in Magic, [[Sphinx]], July, 1934</ref> | '''George Weisensel''' (1898-1990), aka '''Weisini''', was a semi-professional magician. He did escapes starting in 1926 and then magic in 1930.<ref>Who's Who in Magic, [[Sphinx]], July, 1934</ref> | ||
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Weisensel was inspired to take up escapes and magic at the age of 15 after seeing [[Houdini]]. He also worked as an acrobatic, a boxer, a tap dancing instructor and a motorcycle stunt rider.<ref>[[Genii 1960 November]] (cover)</ref> | Weisensel was inspired to take up escapes and magic at the age of 15 after seeing [[Houdini]]. He also worked as an acrobatic, a boxer, a tap dancing instructor and a motorcycle stunt rider.<ref>[[Genii 1960 November]] (cover)</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:23, 19 April 2015
| George Weisensel | |
| Cover of Genii (1960) | |
| Born | George Lewis Weisensel May 30, 1898 Rochester, New York |
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| Died | August 11, 1990 (age 92) Catonsville, Maryland |
George Weisensel (1898-1990), aka Weisini, was a semi-professional magician. He did escapes starting in 1926 and then magic in 1930.[1]
Biography
Weisensel was inspired to take up escapes and magic at the age of 15 after seeing Houdini. He also worked as an acrobatic, a boxer, a tap dancing instructor and a motorcycle stunt rider.[2]
Mr Weisensel moved to the Baltimore, Maryland area in 1924, where he later became a traveling dental salesman. After retiring as a salesman, he made theatrical appearances with a performing dog act.
He was a life member of the Columbia Conjurers (of Maryland), belonged to the Keller Thurston Assembly of the Society of American Magicians and a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.[3]
Awards and Honors
- Best of Baltimore award from the Mayor for his lifetime of service entertaining people in the Baltimore area (1988)
- Cover Genii 1960 November
References
- ↑ Who's Who in Magic, Sphinx, July, 1934
- ↑ Genii 1960 November (cover)
- ↑ Obit, Genii 1990 November
