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Paul Fleming

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Paul Fleming Gemmill (May 30, 1890 - December 30, 1976) was a professor of economics (at the University of Pennsylvania where he taught for over 40 years) and professional magician born in York, Pennsylvania. He was assistant to both Eugene Laurant and Karl Germain. In 1915, he took over the Karl Germain tour and toured as "Paul Germain".[1]

Paul Fleming
BornPaul Fleming Gemmill
May 30, 1890
USA
DiedDecember 30, 1976 (age 86)
CategoriesBooks by Paul Fleming

He later became a professor of economics, teaching at the University of Pennsylvania. Together with his brother Walker, he founded the Fleming Book Company, which published many classics books on magic. He edited The Fleming Classics in Magic series of books.

Fleming wrote what some consider the best book reviews in magic, which would be published in a three volume set.


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References

  • Laurent by Gabe Fajuri (2005)