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'''Frank Ducrot''' (1872 - 1939) was an owner of the [[Martinka]] magic shop and a [[Chautauqua]] and [[Vaudeville]] performer. His performances on the circuit featured [[hand shadows]], [[chalk talk]], [[Punch and Judy|Punch <small>&</small> Judy Shows]], and [[chapeaugraphy]].<br />
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== Biography ==<br />
<br />
===Early life===<br />
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Ducrot developed an interest in magic as a child, and would travel by ferry from Brooklyn to visit Martinka’s in Manhattan. He decided at a young age that he would like to perform as a magician, and own a magic shop. He performed as "The Boy Magician", and was still often billed that way well into his 50's.<ref name=itricks1>"The Boy Magician, Frank Ducrot", by Michael, iTricks Magic Stuff, itricks.com, Aug. 4, 2014.[[http://itricks.com/news/2014/08/the-boy-magician-frank-ducrot/| ]]</ref><br />
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Sometimes called "Duke" or "Fritz" by friends, he was well known on the New York City magic scene. Although he was plagued by rheumatism and other health issues, he was said to have been one of the busiest magicians in pre-World War II New York.<ref name=itricks1/><br />
<br />
In addition to magic, Ducrot would perform and number of other acts in his shows, including acrobatic physical acts, monologues, chapeaugraphy, [[Punch and Judy]] routines, and novelty bits (such as Musical Glasses). He performed on the [[Vaudeville]] and [[Chautauqua]] circuits, and in circuses, theaters, and tent shows.<ref name=itricks1/><br />
<br />
===Martinka's===<br />
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Ducrot owned the stock and business of nearly forty magic companies including H.J. Burlingame & Co., the businesses of the Columbia Magic Trick and Novelty Co., H.L. Judd Company, Yost Compamy, the Otto Hornmann Company, and Otto Majer's own company, New York Magical Co. Ducrot also purchased the entire stock of tools, patterns, and models of C. Milton Chase.<br />
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When [[Otto Hornmann]] tired of the magic business, sold his company to Ducrot on April 18, 1921, he kept the name as the [[Martinka-Hornmann Magic Co.]]<ref name=sphinx1/><br />
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When not performing, or running Martinka's with his assistant [[Daisy White]], he was active as an inventor, magazine editor, and [[SAM]] organizer, holding card number 15. He was known for his close up and small scale magic, referred to at the time as “Vest Pocket Magic". He would claim that he could perform a two-hour show out of his pockets.<ref name=itricks1/> <br />
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Ducrot continued to entertain throughout his life, frequently performing at magic club functions. He is known for inventing the classic [[Twentieth Century Silks]] effect.<ref name=sphinx1/><br />
<br />
===Death===<br />
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When Ducrot died in 1939, [[Al Flosso]], his friend from his Coney Island days, purchased the shop from his estate.<ref name=sphinx1>"Frank Ducrot Dies", ''The Sphinx'', Vol. 38, No. 4, June 1939, page 103.</ref><br />
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{{References}}<br />
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==Sources==<br />
* Cover, Mahatma, Vol. 4, No. 3 September 1900, FRANK DUCROT, page 393<br />
* Cover, The American Magician, Vol. 2, No. 2, May 1910, Frank Ducrot, page 67 <br />
* Cover, The Sphinx, Vol. 22, No. 4, June 1923<br />
* Cover, The Sphinx, Vol. 25, No. 1, March 1926<br />
* [[Genii 1939 June|Genii Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 10, June 1939]], A TRIBUTE TO FRANK DUCROT, page 339 <br />
* The Jinx, No. 57, June 1939, Editriva – Frank Ducrot, page 402 <br />
* The Sphinx, Vol. 38, No. 4, June 1939, Frank Ducrot Dies, page 103 <br />
* Hugard's Magical Monthly, Vol. 14, No. 1, June 1956, Out of my Profonde, by Arthur Leroy - Saturday at Ducrot's Dirty Dump, page 436<br />
* Bio-bibliographisches Lexikon der Zauberkünstler Edition Volker Huber, April 2002, Fritz, Theodore Francis = Frank „Duke“ Ducrot, USA Zauberkünstler; Zauberhändler (*07.05.1872 Brooklyn, New York City; †24.05.1939), page 123 <br />
* [http://itricks.com/news/2014/08/the-boy-magician-frank-ducrot/|"The Boy Magician, Frank Ducrot", iTricks Magic Stuff, itricks.com, Aug. 4, 2014.] Accessed 2015-07-18<br />
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<div>'''Martinka & Company''' is America's oldest magic company. Throughout the years the company has acquired and combined with over 30 other magic firms including Hornmann and [[Milton Chase]] and its roots date back to the early 1800s.<ref>Photo [[Genii 1951 May]]</ref><br />
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==Beginnings==<br />
The business was founded in [[1877]] by the brothers, [[Francis Martinka|Francis]] and [[Antonio Martinka]].<br />
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In the back of their New York City store was a workshop where magic illusions were built for all of the famous magicians of the day. Customers of the past included [[Alexander Herrmann]], [[Harry Kellar]], [[Howard Thurston]] and [[Houdini]].<br />
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==Projects==<br />
The Martinka brothers also built the special effects for shows including the original production of The Wizard of Oz. In the 1940s, Martinka & Co. was involved in several top secret projects that still remain a mystery today.<br />
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In [[1902]], the [[Society of American Magicians]] was founded in the back room of the Martinka shop.<br />
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==Owners==<br />
The business has had a string of famous owners including Charles Joseph [[Carter The Great]] (1917), [[Harry Houdini]] (1919), [[Frank Ducrot]] (1921), [[Al Flosso]], the Coney Island Fakir (1939), and [[Jackie Flosso]]. <br />
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In 1919 while Houdini was owner, he purchased Hornmanns Magic Company from [[Otto Hornmann]], and merged the two businesses together. He then sold his 51 percent controlling stock to [[Alf Wilton]] after only nine months as President of Martinka & Co..<br />
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In 1921, Frank Ducrot moved the business moved to 304 West 34th St. in New York City.<br />
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Today, the firm is run by [[Ted Bogusta]] and operates a brick and mortar shop with a mini museum as well as an online magic auction. The company continues to purchase magic collections and libraries, which are used to supply magicians and collectors throughout the world with vintage and modern magic.<ref>http://www.martinka.com/martinka/</ref><br />
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In 2004 the shop moved from NYC to Midland Park, New Jersey.<ref>http://deancarnegie.blogspot.com/2012/01/oldest-magic-shop-in-america.html</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
{{Wikipedia}}<br />
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'''Frank Ducrot''' (1872 - 1939) was an owner of the [[Martinka]] magic shop and a [[Chautauqua]] and [[Vaudeville]] performer. His performances on the circuit featured [[hand shadows]], [[chalk talk]], [[Punch and Judy|Punch <small>&</small> Judy Shows]], and [[chapeaugraphy]].<br />
<br />
== Biography ==<br />
<br />
===Early life===<br />
<br />
Ducrot developed an interest in magic as a child, and would travel by ferry from Brooklyn to visit Martinka’s in Manhattan. He decided at a young age that he would like to perform as a magician, and own a magic shop. He performed as "The Boy Magician", and was still often billed that way well into his 50's.<ref name=itricks1>"The Boy Magician, Frank Ducrot", by Michael, iTricks Magic Stuff, itricks.com, Aug. 4, 2014.[[http://itricks.com/news/2014/08/the-boy-magician-frank-ducrot/| ]]</ref><br />
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Sometimes called "Duke" or "Fritz" by friends, he was well known on the New York City magic scene. Although he was plagued by rheumatism and other health issues, he was said to have been one of the busiest magicians in pre-World War II New York.<ref name=itricks1/><br />
<br />
In addition to magic, Ducrot would perform and number of other acts in his shows, including acrobatic physical acts, monologues, chapeaugraphy, [[Punch and Judy]] routines, and novelty bits (such as Musical Glasses). He performed on the [[Vaudeville]] and [[Chautauqua]] circuits, and in circuses, theaters, and tent shows.<ref name=itricks1/><br />
<br />
===Martinka's===<br />
<br />
Ducrot owned the stock and business of nealr forty magic companies including H.J. Burlingame & Co., the businesses of the Columbia Magic Trick and Novelty Co., H.L. Judd Company, Yost Compamy, the Otto Hornmann Company, and Otto Majer's own company, New York Magical Co. Ducrot also purchased the entire stock of tools, patterns, and models of C. Milton Chase.<br />
<br />
When [[Otto Hornmann]] tired of the magic business, sold his company to Ducrot on April 18, 1921, he kept the name as the [[Martinka-Hornmann Magic Co.]]<ref name=sphinx1/><br />
<br />
When not performing, or running Martinka's with his assistant [[Daisy White]], he was active as an inventor, magazine editor, and [[SAM]] organizer, holding card number 15. He was known for his close up and small scale magic, referred to at the time as “Vest Pocket Magic". He would claim that he could perform a two-hour show out of his pockets.<ref name=itricks1/> <br />
<br />
Ducrot continued to entertain throughout his life, frequently performing at magic club functions. He is known for inventing the classic [[Twentieth Century Silks]] effect.<ref name=sphinx1/><br />
<br />
===Death===<br />
<br />
When Ducrot died in 1939, [[Al Flosso]], his friend from his Coney Island days, purchased the shop from his estate.<ref name=sphinx1>"Frank Ducrot Dies", ''The Sphinx'', Vol. 38, No. 4, June 1939, page 103.</ref><br />
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{{References}}<br />
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==Sources==<br />
* Cover, Mahatma, Vol. 4, No. 3 September 1900, FRANK DUCROT, page 393<br />
* Cover, The American Magician, Vol. 2, No. 2, May 1910, Frank Ducrot, page 67 <br />
* Cover, The Sphinx, Vol. 22, No. 4, June 1923<br />
* Cover, The Sphinx, Vol. 25, No. 1, March 1926<br />
* [[Genii 1939 June|Genii Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 10, June 1939]], A TRIBUTE TO FRANK DUCROT, page 339 <br />
* The Jinx, No. 57, June 1939, Editriva – Frank Ducrot, page 402 <br />
* The Sphinx, Vol. 38, No. 4, June 1939, Frank Ducrot Dies, page 103 <br />
* Hugard's Magical Monthly, Vol. 14, No. 1, June 1956, Out of my Profonde, by Arthur Leroy - Saturday at Ducrot's Dirty Dump, page 436<br />
* Bio-bibliographisches Lexikon der Zauberkünstler Edition Volker Huber, April 2002, Fritz, Theodore Francis = Frank „Duke“ Ducrot, USA Zauberkünstler; Zauberhändler (*07.05.1872 Brooklyn, New York City; †24.05.1939), page 123 <br />
* [http://itricks.com/news/2014/08/the-boy-magician-frank-ducrot/|"The Boy Magician, Frank Ducrot", iTricks Magic Stuff, itricks.com, Aug. 4, 2014.] Accessed 2015-07-18<br />
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'''Gary R. Frank''' (b. 1953) professional magician, authored many books and articles on magic and its history. He is the owner of '''Fantastic Magic Company, Inc.'''.<ref>http://home.earthlink.net/~fantastikm/fantastic_news.htm/magic_products.htm</ref><br />
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==Books==<br />
* 1, 2, 3 - It's Magic (1978)<br />
* Chung Ling Soo: The Man Behind the Legend (1987)<br />
* Chung Ling Soo: The Man of Mystery (1988) <br />
* The Carter Scrapbook with [[Phil Temple]] (1992)<br />
* The Collector's Scrapbook (1994)<br />
* Tampa - England's Court Magician ( 2002)<br />
* Sugden The Magician - The Wonder Show of the Century (2007)<br />
* The Dante Scrapbook (2015)<br />
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{{References}}<br />
* http://www.fantasticmagic.com/home.html<br />
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'''Lucille Roberts (Gaillard)''' (c. 1909 - 1977) performed a comedy mentalism act as "[[The Roberts]]" with her husband [[Eddie Roberts]] (Edwin Gibson Gaillard). They were well known for performing a [[Second Sight]] routine. <br />
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== Biography ==<br />
After a brief apprenticeship with [[Nicola]] in 1939 as his assistants as well as performing their telepathy act. Lucille and her husband Eddie continued to tour with their successful act. They became headliners in the leading United State night clubs.<ref>Cover [[Genii 1942 December]]</ref><br />
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They were married on October 31, 1930 and soon became a struggling mental act until they joined Nicola in 1938. As assistants to him, they presented their telepathy act in the show. Nicola retired after he lost his stage show when the ship, the SS Sirdhana they were sailing on was hit by a mine at the mouth of the Singapore harbor in 1939. Nicola stayed in Singapore for a few months after the Roberts continued on performing in the nightclub circuit. They used the billing, "What's on Your Mind?"<br />
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Lucille would be blindfolded on the stage and Eddie would go through the audience touching objects or getting questions which Lucille identified as they made witty repartee.<ref>"IN PERSON" (First Installment of a Series), Stuart Cramer, Magicol No. 88</ref> About three fourths of the way through the act, they feigned a slight dispute and changed places, with Eddie now blindfolded and Lucille in the audience.<ref>Harry Riser, MUM, May 1997</ref><br />
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They were part of the [[U.S.O.]] that entertained servicemen.<ref>Cues:Variations or the Second Sight Act by Leo Behnke (2005)</ref><br />
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A publicity photo can bee seen in [[13 Steps to Mentalism]] (page 333).<br />
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Lucille was living in Virginia when she passed away.<ref>Abra, 24th SEPTEMBER, 1977</ref><br />
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{{References}}<br />
* http://magicpostcards.wordpress.com/2010/10/25/lucille-eddie-roberts/<br />
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'''Nicola''' (1880-1946) performed on [[vaudeville]] for a number of years and did several world tours with his illusion show as the Great Nicola. He traveled with his dad [[Nicoli]] and brother [[Von Arx]]. <br />
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== Biography ==<br />
Nicola started his career at the Omaha Exposition in [[1900]], and from there went to Paris for the French Exposition. He did performances at the Egyptian theater and on his return to the United States he started on the [[Lyceum]] circuit.<br />
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He made his first trip around he world in 1910. For a span of three years, he visited China, India, Egpyt, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries. Nicola was touring in South America in 1913 at the outbreak of World War I.<br />
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The first of Nicola's major United States tours was made in 1926 during his second world tour. <br />
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During his last world tour on November 13,1939, on outbreak of World War Two, the ship, the SS Sirdhana hit a mine in the harbor and sunk with all his equipment just off the mounth of the harbor in Singapore. Nicola stayed in Singapore for few months attempting to arrange a salvage team to search for his equipment. When that failed, Nicola returned home. After his return home he built a new smaller show, suitable for auditoriums and hospitals, and offered his services free of charge to the [[USO]].<br />
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Among the illusions Nicola was said to have created were the "[[Elastic Lady]]," "[[Aerial Fishing]] (actually created by [[Walter Mingus Hopler]])," "Chinese Water Jar," and "Dream of the Chinese Chop Suey Restaurant Keeper". <br />
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{{References}}<br />
* Who's Who in Magic, [[Sphinx]], March , 1933<br />
* [[Genii 1944 December|Genii, Vol. 9, No. 4, December 1944]], A GIANT AMONG MAGICIANS by JOHN BOOTH, page 132 <br />
* The Bat, Issue 26, February 1946, William Nicol died…, p. 137 <br />
* The Bat, Issue 27, March 1946, THE DAILY REVIEW ATLAS, MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS, February 2, 1946, NICOL FUNERAL WILL BE HELD NEXT MONDAY, page 146 <br />
* Abracadabra, Vol. 1, No. 9, March 1946, THE GREAT NICOLA December 14th, 1882 – February 1st, 1945, page 12 <br />
* The Conjurors Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 1, March 1946, THE GREAT NICOLA, page 16 <br />
* The Linking Ring, Vol. 26, No. 1, March 1946, THE GREAT NICOLA DIES by J. Ray Beffel, page 20<br />
* Tops, Vol. 11, No. 3, March 1946, Will Nicola Dies, A Tribute by Percy Abbott, The Passing of a Great Magician, page 5 <br />
* The Linking Ring, Vol. 33, No. 1, March 1953, Cover, The Great Nicola by C. Verne Bloch, page 26 <br />
* Obit [[Genii 1946 March]] <br />
* M-U-M, Vol. 100, No. 8, January 2011, The Nielsen Gallery, Nicola, the Globe-Trotting Magician, page 66 <br />
* Bio-bibliographisches Lexikon der Zauberkünstler Edition Volker Huber, April 2002, Nicol, William Mozart = The Great Nicola, USA Zauberkünstler (*1880; †1946), page 248 <br />
* http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=62550147<br />
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'''Lucille Roberts (Gaillard)''' (c. 1909 - 1977) performed a comedy mentalism act as "[[The Roberts]]" with her husband [[Eddie Roberts]] (Edwin Gibson Gaillard). They were well known for performing a [[Second Sight]] routine. <br />
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== Biography ==<br />
After a brief apprenticeship with [[Nicola]] in 1939 as his assistants as well as performing their telepathy act. Lucille and her husband Eddie continued to tour with their successful act. They became headliners in the leading United State night clubs.<ref>Cover [[Genii 1942 December]]</ref><br />
<br />
They were married on October 31, 1930 and soon became a struggling mental act until they joined Nicola in 1938. As assistants to him, they presented their telepathy act in the show. Nicola retired after he lost his stage show when the ship, the SS Sirdhana they were sailing on was hit by a mine at the mouth of the Singapore harbor in 1939. Nicola stayed in Singapore for a few months after the Roberts continued on performing in the nightclub circuit. They used the billing, "What's on Your Mind?"<br />
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Lucille would be blindfolded on the stage and Eddie would go through the audience touching objects or getting questions which Lucille identified as they made witty repartee.<ref>"IN PERSON" (First Installment of a Series), Stuart Cramer, Magicol No. 88</ref> About three fourths of the way through the act, they feigned a slight dispute and changed places, with Eddie now blindfolded and Lucille in the audience.<ref>Harry Riser, MUM, May 1997</ref><br />
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They were part of the [[U.S.O.]] that entertained servicemen.<ref>Cues:Variations or the Second Sight Act by Leo Behnke (2005)</ref><br />
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A publicity photo can bee seen in [[13 Steps to Mentalism]] (page 333).<br />
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Lucille was living in Virginia when she passed away.<ref>Abra, 24th SEPTEMBER, 1977</ref><br />
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* http://magicpostcards.wordpress.com/2010/10/25/lucille-eddie-roberts/<br />
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| birth_day = March 19 <br />
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'''Lucille Roberts (Gaillard)''' (c. 1909 - 1977) performed a comedy mentalism act as "[[The Roberts]]" with her husband [[Eddie Roberts]] (Edwin G. Gaillard). They were well known for performing a [[Second Sight]] routine. <br />
<br />
== Biography ==<br />
After a brief apprenticeship with [[Nicola]] in 1939 as his assistants as well as performing their telepathy act. Lucille and her husband Eddie continued to tour with their successful act. They became headliners in the leading United State night clubs.<ref>Cover [[Genii 1942 December]]</ref><br />
<br />
They were married on October 31, 1930 and soon became a struggling mental act until they joined Nicola in 1938. As assistants to him, they presented their telepathy act in the show. Nicola retired after he lost his stage show when the ship, the SS Sirdhana they were sailing on was hit by a mine at the mouth of the Singapore harbor in 1939. Nicola stayed in Singapore for a few months after the Roberts continued on performing in the nightclub circuit. They used the billing, "What's on Your Mind?"<br />
<br />
Lucille would be blindfolded on the stage and Eddie would go through the audience touching objects or getting questions which Lucille identified as they made witty repartee.<ref>"IN PERSON" (First Installment of a Series), Stuart Cramer, Magicol No. 88</ref> About three fourths of the way through the act, they feigned a slight dispute and changed places, with Eddie now blindfolded and Lucille in the audience.<ref>Harry Riser, MUM, May 1997</ref><br />
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They were part of the [[U.S.O.]] that entertained servicemen.<ref>Cues:Variations or the Second Sight Act by Leo Behnke (2005)</ref><br />
<br />
A publicity photo can bee seen in [[13 Steps to Mentalism]] (page 333).<br />
<br />
Lucille was living in Virginia when she passed away.<ref>Abra, 24th SEPTEMBER, 1977</ref><br />
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{{References}}<br />
* http://magicpostcards.wordpress.com/2010/10/25/lucille-eddie-roberts/<br />
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'''Lucille Roberts (Gaillard)''' (c. 1909 - 1977) performed a comedy mentalism act as "[[The Roberts]]" with her husband [[Eddie Roberts]] (Edwin G. Gaillard). They were well known for performing a [[Second Sight]] routine. <br />
<br />
== Biography ==<br />
After a brief apprenticeship with [[Nicola]] in 1939 as his assistants as well as performing their telepathy act. Lucille and her husband Eddie continued to tour with their successful act. They became headliners in the leading United State night clubs.<ref>Cover [[Genii 1942 December]]</ref><br />
<br />
They were married on October 31, 1930 and soon became a struggling mental act until they joined Nicola in 1938. As assistants to him, they presented their telepathy act in the show. Nicola retired after he lost his stage show when the ship the SS Sirdhana they were touring on hit a mine in a Singapore harbor in 1939. The Roberts continued on performing in the nightclub circuit. They used the billing, "What's on Your Mind?"<br />
<br />
Lucille would be blindfolded on the stage and Eddie would go through the audience touching objects or getting questions which Lucille identified as they made witty repartee.<ref>"IN PERSON" (First Installment of a Series), Stuart Cramer, Magicol No. 88</ref> About three fourths of the way through the act, they feigned a slight dispute and changed places, with Eddie now blindfolded and Lucille in the audience.<ref>Harry Riser, MUM, May 1997</ref><br />
<br />
They were part of the [[U.S.O.]] that entertained servicemen.<ref>Cues:Variations or the Second Sight Act by Leo Behnke (2005)</ref><br />
<br />
A publicity photo can bee seen in [[13 Steps to Mentalism]] (page 333).<br />
<br />
Lucille was living in Virginia when she passed away.<ref>Abra, 24th SEPTEMBER, 1977</ref><br />
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* http://magicpostcards.wordpress.com/2010/10/25/lucille-eddie-roberts/<br />
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[[Category:Female magicians]]</div>Gary1926https://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Howard_Mitchell&diff=85410Howard Mitchell2020-09-05T17:29:20Z<p>Gary1926: Additional information</p>
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| birth_name = Howard E. Mitchell<br />
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| birth_place = Whittier, California<br />
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'''Howard Mitchell''' and his Mitchell Marionettes have performed at county, state and regional fairs around the United States for over four decades, since the 1960s. <ref>http://www.mitchellmarionettes.com/index.html</ref><br />
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== Biography ==<br />
Mitchell's introduction to magic came at an early age, when he was taken to the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles to see the full length [[Thurston]] show. When he was in High School he met the magician [[Leo Irby]], who coached him. He joined the army and served his country in the European theater, where he was twice wounded during the invasion of Germany<br />
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After the war, at their minister's request, Mitchell made a ventriloquist dummy for a local boy, then decided to make one for himself and to learn the technique. Soon he was manufacturing his own line (flex-o-flesh) of vent figures.<br />
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He became involved with the Whittier Community Players where he did lighting design and other production tasks for plays in which his cousin, future-President Richard Nixon, was the male lead.<br />
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Mitchell was drafted into the Army in 1944 and sent to Germany, where Mitchell kept a deck of cards and various magic paraphernalia secured in the webbing of his helmet.<br />
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The Mitchells attended Nixon’s first inauguration and Howard performed a magic show for Nixon and fellow Duke University alumni. <br />
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Mitchell has long served the [[S.A.M.]] Assembly Number 22 and with his wife Marjorie they worked for the [[S.A.M. Magic Hall of Fame]], of which he is now a member.<br />
<br />
He served a term as president of the Los Angeles County Chapter of the Puppeteers of America.<ref>Magician of the Month, MUM, July, 1971 (cover)</ref><br />
== Awards and honors ==<br />
* Thayer Plaque for Beautiful Apparatus <br />
* Chaudet Showmanship award<br />
* "Member of the Year," receiving the Neil Doren Memorial, Leadership Plaque (SAM Assembly 22 in 1963) <br />
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{{References}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mitchell,Howard}}</div>Gary1926https://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Howard_Mitchell&diff=85409Howard Mitchell2020-09-05T17:26:07Z<p>Gary1926: Addition of life span</p>
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'''Howard Mitchell''' and his Mitchell Marionettes have performed at county, state and regional fairs around the United States for over four decades, since the 1960s. <ref>http://www.mitchellmarionettes.com/index.html</ref><br />
<br />
== Biography ==<br />
Mitchell's introduction to magic came at an early age, when he was taken to the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles to see the full length [[Thurston]] show. When he was in High School he met the magician [[Leo Irby]], who coached him. He joined the army and served his country in the European theater, where he was twice wounded during the invasion of Germany<br />
<br />
After the war, at their minister's request, Mitchell made a ventriloquist dummy for a local boy, then decided to make one for himself and to learn the technique. Soon he was manufacturing his own line (flex-o-flesh) of vent figures.<br />
<br />
Mitchell has long served the [[S.A.M.]] Assembly Number 22 and with his wife Marjorie they worked for the [[S.A.M. Magic Hall of Fame]], of which he is now a member.<br />
<br />
He served a term as president of the Los Angeles County Chapter of the Puppeteers of America.<ref>Magician of the Month, MUM, July, 1971 (cover)</ref><br />
== Awards and honors ==<br />
* Thayer Plaque for Beautiful Apparatus <br />
* Chaudet Showmanship award<br />
* "Member of the Year," receiving the Neil Doren Memorial, Leadership Plaque (SAM Assembly 22 in 1963) <br />
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{{References}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mitchell,Howard}}</div>Gary1926https://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Marvyn_Roy&diff=85236Marvyn Roy2020-07-02T03:58:09Z<p>Gary1926: </p>
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| birth_name = Marvin A. Levy<br />
| birth_day = April 1,<br />
| birth_year = 1925<br />
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'''Marvyn Roy''' (b.1925), also known as Mr. Electric and Mr. Puzzle, started performing professionally in 1949 with his wife Carol.<br />
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== Biography ==<br />
While in his teens, Roy developed an award winning act of silk magic called "Marvyn the Silk Merchant."<br />
<br />
In 1950, he developed the first version of his magic act featuring lightbulbs, "Artistry in Light" , with input from [[Alan Wakeling]] and [[Ray Muse]]. He also obtained the rights to some effects featured by [[Bobby Voltaire]]. <br />
<br />
At the request of an agent, he learned to ice skate in order to present the act in several ice shows. It was during this time that he met his future wife and partner Carol in Phoenix, Arizona. They married on Labor Day, 1956 and throughout the 1950's, they gained popularity as "Mr. Electric and Carol".<ref>http://www.all-about-magicians.com/marvyn.html</ref> <br />
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== Awards and honors ==<br />
* "Magician of the Year" from the [[International Brotherhood of Magicians]] (December, 2008)<br />
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==Books==<br />
*[[Mr. Electric Unplugged]] (2005)<br />
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{{References}}<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1954 February]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1955 April]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1974 June]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1980 February]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 1987 February]]<br />
* Cover [[Genii 2008 March]]<br />
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[[de:Marvyn Roy]]</div>Gary1926https://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gary_R._Frank&diff=84355Gary R. Frank2019-06-21T17:41:07Z<p>Gary1926: </p>
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'''Gary R. Frank''' (b. 1953) magician, authored many books and articles on magic and its history. He is the owner of '''Fantastic Magic Company, Inc.'''.<ref>http://home.earthlink.net/~fantastikm/fantastic_news.htm/magic_products.htm</ref><br />
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==Books==<br />
* 1, 2, 3 - It's Magic (1978)<br />
* Chung Ling Soo: The Man Behind the Legend (1987)<br />
* Chung Ling Soo: The Man of Mystery (1988) <br />
* The Carter Scrapbook with [[Phil Temple]] (1992)<br />
* The Collector's Scrapbook (1994)<br />
* Tampa - England's Court Magician ( 2002)<br />
* Sugden The Magician - The Wonder Show of the Century (2007)<br />
* The Dante Scrapbook (2015)<br />
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{{References}}<br />
* http://www.fantasticmagic.com/home.html<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Frank,Gary}}</div>Gary1926https://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Oudini&diff=84121Oudini2019-04-30T03:36:12Z<p>Gary1926: /* Biography */</p>
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'''Oudini''' (1885-?) was the stage name of Francis "Frank" Joseph Rowan, an escape artist and obvious [[Houdini]] imitator based on the name, during the early 1900s in the Boston area. <br />
<br />
== Biography ==<br />
Oudini wrote a book called The Great Mysteries in 1909 in which he exposed his escapes and included many photos and press clippings of his performances. On the reverse side of the title page with the copyright date are the names "by Frank J. Rowan and E. T. Stewart". <br />
<br />
Some thought that [[Robert Doidge]] might have been "Oudini" because he had at one time so many copies available to sell.<br />
<br />
John Henry Grossman wrote in his MUM "Ask the Doctor" column that [[Walter B. Gibson]] informed him that Doidge told him that it was Frank J. Rowan, who lived near Haverhill, Massachusetts (where many of the press clippings from the book came from).<ref>[[MUM]] March 1978 </ref><br />
<br />
Robert Doidge was a real person and not Rowan's alter ego. Looking through the M.U.M., Robert William Doidge Jr. (born in 1893) was a member of the S.A.M. as of 1917. He was added to the Honor Roll for his military service in 1918. In the 1910 census, Rowan is listed as a living in Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, born in Hartford, Connecticut on March 2, 1885 of Canadian-English parents. <br />
<br />
He listed his profession as "actor".<ref> Houdini The Key by Patrick Culliton</ref><ref>http://www.mocavo.com/Frank-J-Rowan-B1885-Winthrop-Suffolk-Massachusetts-1910-United-States-Census/03410217235827704109</ref> <br />
<br />
In the November of 1919 in Ellis Stanyon’s Magic magazine a mention that Stanyon received a copy of Rowan/Oudini’s publication. It appeared S.A.M. member Robert Doidge of Somerville, Massachusetts acquired several copies of the booklet. His idea of sending it to Stanyon (unbeknownst to Doidge at the time) may have ended up being a method of selling more booklets. Doidge sent the booklet to Stanyon to “…keep them out of the hands of those having no genuine interest in Magic.” <ref>[[Magic]] November 1919 </ref><br />
<br />
In the 1920 Census, Francis (not Frank) and his wife, Robina were working as butler and maid in Boston. In the 1930 Census, Robina was still working for a family, but her marriage status changed to 'widow'.<br />
<br />
Doidge sent copies of the booklet by 'Oudini' to Harry Houdini with the same message about keep the booklet away from layman's eyes. Doidge co-authored a booklet with David J Lustig titled <ref>[[Vaudeville Ventriloquism by Robert Doidge and David J Lustig]] 1920 </ref><br />
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Doidge continued to write articles and ideas into the 1930's for Theo Annemann's The Jinx magazine <ref>[[The Jinx]] 1937-1938 </ref><br />
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== Books ==<br />
* Secrets of The Great Mysteries (1909)<br />
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{{References}}<br />
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[[Category:Biographies]]<br />
[[Category:Escapes]]</div>Gary1926https://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Oudini&diff=84120Oudini2019-04-30T03:33:46Z<p>Gary1926: </p>
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'''Oudini''' (1885-?) was the stage name of Francis "Frank" Joseph Rowan, an escape artist and obvious [[Houdini]] imitator based on the name, during the early 1900s in the Boston area. <br />
<br />
== Biography ==<br />
Oudini wrote a book called The Great Mysteries in 1909 in which he exposed his escapes and included many photos and press clippings of his performances. On the reverse side of the title page with the copyright date are the names "by Frank J. Rowan and E. T. Stewart". <br />
<br />
Some thought that [[Robert Doidge]] might have been "Oudini" because he had at one time so many copies available to sell.<br />
<br />
John Henry Grossman wrote in his MUM "Ask the Doctor" column that [[Walter B. Gibson]] informed him that Doidge told him that it was Frank J. Rowan, who lived near Haverhill, Massachusetts (where many of the press clippings from the book came from).<ref>[[MUM]] March 1978 </ref><br />
<br />
Robert Doidge was a real and not Rowan's alter ego. Looking through the M.U.M., Robert William Doidge (born in 1893) was a member of the S.A.M. as of 1917. He was added to the Honor Roll for his military service in 1918. In the 1910 census, Rowan is listed as a living in Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, born in Hartford, Connecticut on March 2, 1885 of Canadian-English parents. <br />
<br />
He listed his profession as "actor".<ref> Houdini The Key by Patrick Culliton</ref><ref>http://www.mocavo.com/Frank-J-Rowan-B1885-Winthrop-Suffolk-Massachusetts-1910-United-States-Census/03410217235827704109</ref> <br />
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In the 1920 Census, Francis (not Frank) and his wife, Robina were working as butler and maid in Boston. In the 1930 Census, Robina was still working for a family, but her marriage status changed to 'widow'.<br />
<br />
In the November of 1919 in Ellis Stanyon’s Magic magazine a mention that Stanyon received a copy of Rowan/Oudini’s publication. It appeared S.A.M. member Robert Doidge of Somerville, Massachusetts acquired several copies of the booklet. His idea of sending it to Stanyon (unbeknownst to Doidge at the time) may have ended up being a method of selling more booklets. Doidge sent the booklet to Stanyon to “…keep them out of the hands of those having no genuine interest in Magic.” <ref>[[Magic]] November 1919 </ref><br />
<br />
Doidge sent copies of the booklet by 'Oudini' to Harry Houdini with the same message about keep the booklet away from layman's eyes. Doidge co-authored a booklet with David J Lustig titled <ref>[[Vaudeville Ventriloquism by Robert Doidge and David J Lustig]] 1920 </ref><br />
<br />
Doidge continued to write articles and ideas into the 1930's for Theo Annemann's magazine <ref>[[The Jinx]] 1937-1938 </ref> <br />
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== Books ==<br />
* Secrets of The Great Mysteries (1909)<br />
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{{References}}<br />
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[[Category:Escapes]]</div>Gary1926https://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Oudini&diff=84119Oudini2019-04-28T17:45:23Z<p>Gary1926: </p>
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'''Oudini''' (1885-?) was the stage name of Francis "Frank" Joseph Rowan, an escape artist and obvious [[Houdini]] imitator based on the name, during the early 1900s in the Boston area. <br />
<br />
== Biography ==<br />
Oudini wrote a book called The Great Mysteries in 1909 in which he exposed his escapes and included many photos and press clippings of his performances. On the reverse side of the title page with the copyright date are the names "by Frank J. Rowan and E. T. Stewart". <br />
<br />
Some thought that [[Robert Doidge]] might have been "Oudini" because he had at one time so many copies available to sell.<br />
<br />
John Henry Grossman wrote in his MUM "Ask the Doctor" column that [[Walter B. Gibson]] informed him that Doidge told him that it was Frank J. Rowan, who lived near Haverhill, Massachusetts (where many of the press clippings from the book came from).<ref>[[MUM]] March 1978 </ref><br />
<br />
In the 1910 census, Rowan is listed as a living in Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, born in Connecticut<br />
about 1885 of Canadian-English parents. He listed his profession as "actor".<ref> Houdini The Key by Patrick Culliton</ref><ref>http://www.mocavo.com/Frank-J-Rowan-B1885-Winthrop-Suffolk-Massachusetts-1910-United-States-Census/03410217235827704109</ref> <br />
<br />
In the November of 1919 in Ellis Stanyon’s Magic magazine a mention that Stanyon received a copy of Rowan/Oudini’s publication. It appeared S.A.M. member Robert Doige of Somerville, Massachusetts acquired several copies of the booklet. His idea of sending it to Stanyon (unbeknownst to Doige at the time) may have ended up being a method of selling more booklets. Doige sent the booklet to Stanyon to “…keep them out of the hands of those having no genuine interest in Magic.” <ref>[[Magic]] November 1919 </ref><br />
<br />
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== Books ==<br />
* Secrets of The Great Mysteries (1909)<br />
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{{References}}<br />
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[[Category:Biographies]]<br />
[[Category:Escapes]]</div>Gary1926https://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gary_R._Frank&diff=83991Gary R. Frank2019-02-20T01:47:30Z<p>Gary1926: Added to information on books, etc.</p>
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'''Gary R. Frank''' (b. 1953) magician, authored many books and articles on magic and its history. He is the owner of '''Fantastic Magic Company, Inc.'''.<ref>http://home.earthlink.net/~fantastikm/fantastic_news.htm/magic_products.htm</ref><br />
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==Books==<br />
* 1, 2, 3 - It's Magic (1978)<br />
* Chung Ling Soo: The Man Behind the Legend (1987)<br />
* Chung Ling Soo: The Man of Mystery (1988) <br />
* The Carter Scrapbook with [[Phil Temple]] (1992)<br />
* The Collector's Scrapbook (1994)<br />
* Tampa - England's Court Magician ( 2002)<br />
* Sugden The Magician - The wonder Show of the Century (2007)<br />
* The Dante Scrapbook (2015)<br />
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* http://www.fantasticmagic.com/home.html<br />
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| birth_day = June 1, <br />
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'''Pete Biro''' wrote ''The Reel Works'' column in [[Genii]] which began in Vol. 43, No. 1, January 1979.<ref>Cover [[Genii 2007 August]]</ref><br />
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== Bibliography == <br />
* A Book, Entitled Son of Greater Magic (Vol. One) Lecture Notes (1975) <br />
* Pete Biro presents the Indian cups & balls: Thoughts, ideas & routines (1998) <br />
* The Tomato trick: A long forgotten classic (2000) <br />
* Pete Biro's Magic: Give a Magician Enough Rope (2009) <br />
* Pete Biro's Magic - Eggs, Bags & Gags (2009) <br />
* Racer's Faces: Photographs (2014) <br />
* Racer's Faces: Photographs (2014) <br />
* Can-Am 50th Anniversary: Flat Out with North America's Greatest Race Series 1966-74 by George Levy and Pete Biro (2016) <br />
* F1 Mavericks: The Men and Machines that Revolutionized Formula 1 Racing (2018) <br />
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* http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=348047 <br />
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[[de:Pete Biro]]</div>Gary1926https://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=John_Moehring&diff=82100John Moehring2017-07-12T22:58:12Z<p>Gary1926: </p>
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| birth_year = 1942<br />
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'''John Moehring''' (b. 1942) is an author, editor, and magic consultant. <ref>The Linking Ring, Vol. 78, No. 8, August, 1998, Memoirs of a Magician's Ghost, by John Booth, CHAPTER 329 – JOHN MOEHRING: The Magician Time Almost Forgot, page 71</ref> <br />
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== Biography ==<br />
Moehring worked as a professional magician based in New York City during the 1960s.<br />
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He was a writer and associate editor for [[MAGIC magazine]] (1996-2000), the editor of MAGIC magazine (2000-2005) and the editor of [[M-U-M]] magazine for the [[Society of American Magicians]] (2005-2008).<ref>http://johnmoehring.com/about.html</ref> <ref>Cover, [[Genii 2006 February|Genii Magazine, Vol. 69, No. 6, February 2006]], JOHN MOEHRING Mum’s the World, by Jim Steinmeyer, page 40</ref><br />
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== Books ==<br />
* [[A Texan Trixter]] (1986)<br />
* [[The Magical Life of Marshall Brodien]] (2007)<br />
* [[Del Ray America’s Foremost]] (2010)<br />
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* The New Tops, Vol. 7, No. 6, June 1967, Kid Show Forum, by Bruce Posgate - John Moehring, page 27 <br />
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| birth_day = August 13, <br />
| birth_year = 1955 <br />
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'''Daryl''' (1955-2017) was the professional name of Daryl Easton, formerly Daryl Martinez, an American magician based in Las Vegas. He was known as "The Magician's Magician." <br />
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== Biography ==<br />
Daryl went by his forename only and specialized in card tricks, close-up and parlor magic. Two of his most famous contributions to magic were the ''Hot Shot Cut'', a knuckle-busting sleight where the spectator's chosen card spins like a boomerang out of the deck, and the ''Ultimate Ambition'' trick which allows a card to be inserted fairly into the middle of a deck and yet appear back on top. <ref>Cover [[Genii 2005 September]]</ref> <br />
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He was well known to magicians as the presenter of many teach-in video series for [[L&L Publishing]], including Daryl's Card Revelations, Encyclopedia of Card Sleights, "Fooler Doolers", and Daryl's Ambitious Card Video.<br />
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His wife, [[Alison Easton]], was the first woman to be inducted into [[The Magic Circle]].<br />
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Daryl was found dead at Hollywood's [[Magic Castle]]. The medical examiner's finding was that the hanging was self-inflicted.<ref> Los Angeles Country Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner Retrieved 2017-02-27.</ref> <br />
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== Awards and honors==<br />
*Won the gold medal at the [[FISM]] magic world championship in Card Magic for his ambitious card routine. <br />
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== Contributions ==<br />
* ''Hot-Shot Cut'' (Simplified), page 311 of The [[Art of Astonishment]], Vol. 3 (1996)<br />
* ''The Ultimate Ambition'', page 117 of [[Daryl's Ambitious Card Omnibus]] (1985) written by [[Stephen Minch]]<br />
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* http://forums.geniimagazine.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=49388 <br />
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| birth_day = May 30, <br />
| birth_year = 1877 <br />
| birth_place = Akron, Ohio<br />
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| death_year = 1948 <br />
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'''Maurice Francois Raymond''' (1879-1948) toured the world as '''The Great Raymond'''.<br />
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== Biography ==<br />
He began performing as a young man in the United States, but achieved success first in England. Raymond played in the [[Vaudeville]] circuits and in 1910 he made a tour of Australia, spending considerable time in the Far East. He also visited Japan, China, Manila and Hawaii.<br />
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One act that Raymond was known for was his "Mytempsicosis — fastest trunk escape in the world", performed with his wife, Lipzka.<br />
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He was sponsored into the [[S.A.M.]] by [[Houdini]] in 1921.<ref>Obituary [[Bat]] No. 51, page 366 </ref><br />
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== Books ==<br />
* [[The Great Raymond: Entertainer of Kings, King of Entertainers]] by [[William Rauscher]] (1997)<br />
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'''Maurice Francois Raymond''' (1879-1948) toured the world as '''The Great Raymond'''.<br />
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== Biography ==<br />
He began performing as a young man in the United States, but achieved success first in England. Raymond played in the [[Vaudeville]] circuits and in 1910 he made a tour of Australia, spending considerable time in the Far East. He also visited Japan, China, Manila and Hawaii.<br />
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One act that Raymond was known for was his "Mytempsicosis — fastest trunk escape in the world", performed with his wife, Lipzka.<br />
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He was sponsored into the [[S.A.M.]] by [[Houdini]] in 1921.<ref>Obituary [[Bat]] No. 51, page 366 </ref><br />
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== Books ==<br />
* [[The Great Raymond: Entertainer of Kings, King of Entertainers]] by [[William Rauscher]] (1997)<br />
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| birth_day = May 26<br />
| birth_year = 1886<br />
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'''Grdina''' (1886-1975) was a professional magicians at the age of 21, who left showbiz after a dozen years to become a banker.<ref>Cover, Sphinx, February 1913</ref><br />
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== Biography ==<br />
Grdina came to America at the age of 5 and received his education in the Catholic schools in Cleveland, Ohio.<br />
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After leaving school, at the age of 15, he became a printer's apprentice. Three years later he became the owner and publisher of a daily and Sunday paper. After three years of publishing, he sold his plant and business, accepting a position in a bank. During his spare time he studied magic. On Feb. 12th, 1907, he married Miss Minnie M. Riedel, who became his assistant. Their first public magical performance was given on Feb. 17th, 1907.<ref>cover [[American Magician]] September 1911</ref>[[File:GeniiCoverV10N11.jpg|left|thumb|cover of Genii (1946)]]<br />
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In 1920, The Cleveland Magicians Club was formed and Grdina was one of the founders. He became known as the Dean of Cleveland Magicians. <ref> The [[Linking Ring]] for October, 1960</ref><br />
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During his forty some years in magic, he has instructed and built acts for more than 25 magicians.<ref> JOHN J. GRDINA By Dell O'Dell in Linking Ring January 1947</ref> [[Blackstone]] never performed his [[Dancing Handkerchief]] in Cleveland without publicly announcing he was taught the trick by Grdina. <ref> Obit Linking Ring June 1975 and [[MUM]] July 1975</ref><br />
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Grdina retired from banking in 1959 at age 74 and started offering free shows for orphans and the aged. He was active until his death.<ref> Linking Ring April 1962</ref><br />
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He was friends with vaudeville comedian [[Fred Wicks]].<br />
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* Cover of [[Genii 1946 July]]<br />
* http://magicpostcards.wordpress.com/2010/10/22/john-j-grinda/<br />
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| birth_day = February 15, <br />
| birth_year = 1879 <br />
| birth_place = London, England<br />
| death_day = March 14, <br />
| death_year = 1952<br />
| death_place = Taft, California<br />
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'''Alfred J. Battle''' (1879-1952) was an assistant then finally partner with [[Dr. Ward]], a San Francisco magician. When his partner withdrew from act, continued by himself, appearing in theaters, halls and schools throughout the United States as '''Professor El-Tab'''.<br />
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== Biography ==<br />
At the age of two, arrived in Boston, Massachusetts and bought his first magic set when twelve. At eighteen, served in Spanish American War. <br />
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At one time, operated a magic shop in San Francisco.<ref> My Best by Thompson, Jr., J.G. (1945)</ref><br />
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Battle was one of the founding members of the [[Oakland Magic Circle]] when formed on Wednesday, July 29, 1925 and also a member of [[I.B.M.]], [[S.A.M.]], [[I.S.J.M.]] and [[P.C.A.M.]].<br />
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'''Irene Larsen''' (born September 25, 1936) is the Honorary President for Life for the [[Academy of Magical Arts]] and is affectionately known as "Princess Irene," a stage name she was given by her first husband, magician [[John Daniels|John Daniel]]. <br />
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== Biography ==<br />
She was born in Steuhlingen, Germany near [[Siegfried Fischbacher]] (although never met him until years later). <br />
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Irene's career in magic started by chance when, in 1965, she attended a magic show in Germany and was asked on stage by magician John Daniel. One year later she arrived in America, married Daniel and became involved with Owen Magic, a manufacturer of magic products. She toured the school circuit with Daniel and after that, with Daniel and Bob Towner. <br />
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She married [[Bill Larsen Jr.]] on on November 10, 1963. She perform with him on "The Dean Martin Show" with [[Orson Welles]].<br />
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In later years Irene and Bill become co-editors of [[Genii]] magazine.<br />
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She is an animal right's activist and advocate for women magicians. <br />
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Irene is the mother of three children, including Dante (with John Daniel), Heidi and Erika.<ref>http://smart90.com/people/irenelarsen.htm</ref><ref> Cover [[Genii 1989 August]]</ref><br />
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Princess Irene passed away peacefully this morning at her home at Brookledge February 25, 2016.<br />
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'''Irene Larsen''' (born September 25, 1936) is the Honorary President for Life for the [[Academy of Magical Arts]] and is affectionately known as "Princess Irene," a stage name she was given by her first husband, magician [[John Daniels|John Daniel]]. <br />
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== Biography ==<br />
She was born in Steuhlingen, Germany near [[Siegfried Fischbacher]] (although never met him until years later). <br />
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Irene's career in magic started by chance when, in 1965, she attended a magic show in Germany and was asked on stage by magician John Daniel. One year later she arrived in America, married Daniel and became involved with Owen Magic, a manufacturer of magic products. She toured the school circuit with Daniel and after that, with Daniel and Bob Towner. <br />
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She married [[Bill Larsen Jr.]] on on November 10, 1963. She perform with him on "The Dean Martin Show" with [[Orson Welles]].<br />
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In later years Irene and Bill become co-editors of [[Genii]] magazine.<br />
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She is an animal right's activist and advocate for women magicians. <br />
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Irene is the mother of three children, including Dante (with John Daniel), Heidi and Erika.<ref>http://smart90.com/people/irenelarsen.htm</ref><ref> Cover [[Genii 1989 August]]</ref><br />
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Princess Irene passed away peacefully this morning at her home at Brookledge February 25, 2016.</div>Gary1926