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Michael Hatal
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| Michael Hatal | |
| Born | circa 1869 Hungary |
|---|---|
| Died | October 29, 1899 (age 29) Manhattan, New York |
| Resting place | Linden Hill Methodist Cemetery, New York |
Michael Hatal (1869-1899) was a magician killed while performing the dangerous Bullet Catch Trick.[1]
Biography
Hatal was a cabinetmaker, living at No. 44 First Avenue, New York City, and devoted much of his leisure to conjuring.
He billed himself "The Hungarian Herrmann" (in homage to Alexander Herrmann).
He was giving a performance at an Odd Fellows benefit in a hall at No. 197 East Fourth street, when he received the injury which cost him his life.[2]
References
- ↑ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37468438
- ↑ Matahma, November, 1899