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James H. Sharp
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| James H. Sharp | |
| Born | James H. Sharp 1830 |
|---|---|
| Died | 1908 |
Peter Hauntz was an American Civil War veteran, magician, marionette player and ventriloquist who traveled around central Pennsylvania performing in a covered wagon from 1865 until his death in 1908.
He adopted the stage name of his main marionette character, from "Peter Hans", a stock character popular in English shows in Pennsylvania German districts.[1]
His best trick was causing a fiddle to rise up to the ceiling and play Christmas carols.
He was killed by a switch engine near Lock Haven, Pa. in September 1908.[2]
References
- ↑ The Puppet Theatre in America: A History, with a List of Puppeteers 1524-1948 (1949)
- ↑ Hugard's MAGIC Monthly, July 1951
