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Henry Nicolas Fetsch (1912 - 1961)
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Henry Nicolas Fetsch (1912 - 1961), a boyhood friend of [[Milbourne Christopher]], was a prolific inventor of magic.
  
Created a lot of tricks like Silk Epic, Rope Epic and Mental Epic
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While working during the day for the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Fetsch created numerous tricks like Silk Epic, Rope Epic and [[Mental Epic]]. He also invented many magic effect with his partner [[Gene Gordon]].  
He also invented many magic effect with his partner [[Gene Gordon]].  
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His "Rope Session with Hen Fetsch" (England, 1954) and "Quad Ropelets" routine (USA, 1955) became the inspiration for the classic [[Professor's Nightmare]] effect.
 
His "Rope Session with Hen Fetsch" (England, 1954) and "Quad Ropelets" routine (USA, 1955) became the inspiration for the classic [[Professor's Nightmare]] effect.
  
=Books=
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==Books==
 
* Miniature Card Magic (1943)
 
* Miniature Card Magic (1943)
 
* Milk Pitch Magic (1946)
 
* Milk Pitch Magic (1946)
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* Rope Session with Hen Fetsch (England, 1954)
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* Quad Ropelets (USA, 1955)
  
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== References ==
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* Fetshing Magic: The Life and Legacy of "Hen" Fetsch by Robert Spencer.
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Revision as of 05:19, 7 December 2008

Henry Nicolas Fetsch (1912 - 1961), a boyhood friend of Milbourne Christopher, was a prolific inventor of magic.

While working during the day for the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Fetsch created numerous tricks like Silk Epic, Rope Epic and Mental Epic. He also invented many magic effect with his partner Gene Gordon.

His "Rope Session with Hen Fetsch" (England, 1954) and "Quad Ropelets" routine (USA, 1955) became the inspiration for the classic Professor's Nightmare effect.

Books

  • Miniature Card Magic (1943)
  • Milk Pitch Magic (1946)
  • Rope Session with Hen Fetsch (England, 1954)
  • Quad Ropelets (USA, 1955)

References

  • Fetshing Magic: The Life and Legacy of "Hen" Fetsch by Robert Spencer.