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In 1974 Tannen’s Magic created the first Magic Camp for young people. Some notable graduates were [[David Blaine]], [[Darren Romeo]], [[Nathan Burton]], [[Vito Lupo]], [[Joshua Jay]] and [[Steve Cohen]].  
 
In 1974 Tannen’s Magic created the first Magic Camp for young people. Some notable graduates were [[David Blaine]], [[Darren Romeo]], [[Nathan Burton]], [[Vito Lupo]], [[Joshua Jay]] and [[Steve Cohen]].  
  
Louis created a number of effects including ''Salt-Go'' and a version of the [[Haunted Deck]].
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Louis created a number of effects including ''Salt-Go'' and a version of the [[Haunted Deck]] (1933).
  
 
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Louis Tannen (1909 - March 19, 1982) was founder of Louis Tannen, Inc., one of the largest magic dealers.

He was a life-long magician, starting out as a kid magician. He went into business with his brother in a magic shop on Broadway. Later he left to found Tannen's with his brother Irv in 1925. He was publisher of the Tannen edition of the Tarbell Course, in seven volumes.

In 1974 Tannen’s Magic created the first Magic Camp for young people. Some notable graduates were David Blaine, Darren Romeo, Nathan Burton, Vito Lupo, Joshua Jay and Steve Cohen.

Louis created a number of effects including Salt-Go and a version of the Haunted Deck (1933).