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'''Henry J. Christ''' (1903-1972) was an American magician and advertising executive who created such card sleights and routines as the [[Christ Force]], Color-Changing Deck, Christ Half Pass, [[Fabulous Four Ace Routine]], and [[Dead Man's Hand]]. | '''Henry J. Christ''' (1903-1972) was an American magician and advertising executive who created such card sleights and routines as the [[Christ Force]], Color-Changing Deck, Christ Half Pass, [[Fabulous Four Ace Routine]], and [[Dead Man's Hand]]. | ||
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Christ (rhymes with "missed") was a contributor to the [[Jinx]] magazine and his "Dead Man's Hand" routine appeared in issue No. 33 (June, 1937) page 209. | Christ (rhymes with "missed") was a contributor to the [[Jinx]] magazine and his "Dead Man's Hand" routine appeared in issue No. 33 (June, 1937) page 209. | ||
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Revision as of 01:19, 5 October 2013
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| Born | Henry J. Christ February 19, 1903 New York |
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| Died | August 27, 1972 (age 69) Flushing, New York |
Henry J. Christ (1903-1972) was an American magician and advertising executive who created such card sleights and routines as the Christ Force, Color-Changing Deck, Christ Half Pass, Fabulous Four Ace Routine, and Dead Man's Hand.
Biography
Christ (rhymes with "missed") was a contributor to the Jinx magazine and his "Dead Man's Hand" routine appeared in issue No. 33 (June, 1937) page 209.
He worked as a demonstrator in New York City and had personal contact with some of the greats like Harry Kellar, Nate Leipzig and Sam Horowitz.
Christ, a member of the SAM of the Parent Assembly, died in Flushing, N.Y. on August 27, 1972.[1][2]
References
- ↑ M-U-M Vol.62, No.6, November 1972 "Broken Wands", p.14
- ↑ http://ssdmf.info/by_number/071/071-20-7222.html
