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[[Gerald Kosky]] (February 27, 1907 - April 29, 1987) was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania. He specialized in cards and mentalism.  
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'''Gerald Kosky''' (1907-1987) specialized in cards and mentalism.  
  
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== Biography ==
 
During his youth, he lived all over the world (England, Canada, Argentina, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Houston and San Francisco). In 1921, he finally settled down in Los Angeles, California.
 
During his youth, he lived all over the world (England, Canada, Argentina, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Houston and San Francisco). In 1921, he finally settled down in Los Angeles, California.
  
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He was the Assistant Editor for the first few issues of [[Genii]] and was on the cover of [[Genii 1937 February]] (Volume 1, Number 6).
 
He was the Assistant Editor for the first few issues of [[Genii]] and was on the cover of [[Genii 1937 February]] (Volume 1, Number 6).
  
He was very active in magic societies . He helped form the "Los Magicos" with [[Caryl Fleming]] in 1936 and  served as president for many magic organizations over the years including [[PCAM]].
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He was very active in magic societies . He helped form the "[[Los Magicos]]" with [[Caryl Fleming]] in 1936 and  served as president for many magic organizations over the years including [[PCAM]]. Kosky erved in the armed forces and was given honorable discharge in 1944.<ref>By Thompson, Jr., J.G.. "My Best", 1945, p. 365</ref>
  
 
He contributed to many magazines including [[The Sphinx]], The [[Jinx]], [[The Linking Ring]], The Magic Wand, The Cardiste, Abracadabra, The Gen, [[Hugard's Magic Monthly]], [[The Phoenix]], The Bat, and [[MUM]].
 
He contributed to many magazines including [[The Sphinx]], The [[Jinx]], [[The Linking Ring]], The Magic Wand, The Cardiste, Abracadabra, The Gen, [[Hugard's Magic Monthly]], [[The Phoenix]], The Bat, and [[MUM]].
  
Some of his most popular effects
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* One at a Time Assembly
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Before his death he lived just half a block from the [[Magic Castle]] and performed there many times.
* Applause Card Disclosure aka Clap Revelation in [[Genii 1975 January]], Vol. 29, No. 5, jan. 1975
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== Effects ==
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Some of his most popular effects:[[File:Genii1937February.jpg|right|thumb|125px|Cover of Genii (1937)]]
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* One at a Time Assembly [[Genii 1951 December]]
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* Applause Card Disclosure aka Clap Revelation in [[Genii 1965 January]], Vol. 29, No. 5, page 266.
 
* Invisible Card Change (1955)  
 
* Invisible Card Change (1955)  
 
* Kosky's Card Control   
 
* Kosky's Card Control   
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* Kosky's One At A Time Aces in [[Genii 1966 May]], Vol. 30, No. 9.  
 
* Kosky's One At A Time Aces in [[Genii 1966 May]], Vol. 30, No. 9.  
  
Before his death he lived just half a block from the [[Magic Castle]] and performed there many times.
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== Awards ==
 
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He was given a Literary Fellowship by the [[Academy of Magical Arts]] in 1982.
 
He was given a Literary Fellowship by the [[Academy of Magical Arts]] in 1982.
  
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* [[The Magic of Gerald Kosky]]  (1975)
 
* [[The Magic of Gerald Kosky]]  (1975)
  
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* Cover [[Genii 1937 February]]
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* Cover [[Genii 1949 July]]
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* Cover [[Genii 1973 January]]
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* Cover [[Genii 1977 February]]
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Revision as of 18:36, 8 April 2014

Gerald Kosky

Cover of Genii (1949)
BornFebruary 27, 1907
Oil City, Pennsylvania
DiedApril 29, 1987 (age 80)
CategoriesBooks by Gerald Kosky

Gerald Kosky (1907-1987) specialized in cards and mentalism.

Biography

During his youth, he lived all over the world (England, Canada, Argentina, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Houston and San Francisco). In 1921, he finally settled down in Los Angeles, California.

Gerald was never a full time professional performer but did work some night club and cruises. He developed two specialty acts, Mr. O'So (a Japanese magician) and Professor 'Iggins' (an English magician).

He was the Assistant Editor for the first few issues of Genii and was on the cover of Genii 1937 February (Volume 1, Number 6).

He was very active in magic societies . He helped form the "Los Magicos" with Caryl Fleming in 1936 and served as president for many magic organizations over the years including PCAM. Kosky erved in the armed forces and was given honorable discharge in 1944.[1]

He contributed to many magazines including The Sphinx, The Jinx, The Linking Ring, The Magic Wand, The Cardiste, Abracadabra, The Gen, Hugard's Magic Monthly, The Phoenix, The Bat, and MUM.


Before his death he lived just half a block from the Magic Castle and performed there many times.

Effects

Some of his most popular effects:
Cover of Genii (1937)

Awards

He was given a Literary Fellowship by the Academy of Magical Arts in 1982.

Books

References

  1. By Thompson, Jr., J.G.. "My Best", 1945, p. 365