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John Benzais (1940-1967) was a close-up magician and one time clerk for | John Benzais (1940-1967) was a close-up magician and one time clerk for | ||
Tannan, who during his brief career established a reputation as a magical innovator before he died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. | Tannan, who during his brief career established a reputation as a magical innovator before he died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. | ||
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He published only a small body of work, the bulk of which are contained in his book, [[The Best of Benzais]] (1967), which he wrote and illustrated himself. | He published only a small body of work, the bulk of which are contained in his book, [[The Best of Benzais]] (1967), which he wrote and illustrated himself. | ||
Revision as of 15:36, 15 September 2008
John Benzais (1940-1967) was a close-up magician and one time clerk for Tannan, who during his brief career established a reputation as a magical innovator before he died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was a past president of F.A.M.E. in New York City.
He published only a small body of work, the bulk of which are contained in his book, The Best of Benzais (1967), which he wrote and illustrated himself.
Highlights
The Secret of Gorius, a rope routine in which a knot repeatedly appears and vanishes, that Richard Kaufman once referred to as "one of the best kept secrets in magic".
Innovations
- Benzais Friction Retention Pass
- Han Ping Benzais
- Benzais Cop
- Benzais Spinout Subtlety
- Benzais Cut
- Benzais Deal Steal
- Benzais Spin
Books
- Best of Benzais (1967)
