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'''George Kaplan''' (1902 - 2001), a Certified Public Accountant, was a strong supporter of magic, serving as the dean of the Parent Assembly of the [[Society of American Magicians]] and was named their "Magician of the Year" in 1995.<ref>By Thompson, Jr., J.G.. "My Best", 1945, p. 363</ref> | |||
== Biography == | |||
Kaplan was published in many magic magazines.<ref>[http://www.magictimes.com/archives/2001/2001-08_27-02.htm Obit, MagicTimes News Archives]</ref> | |||
He invented The Bombay Mystery Card Trick in 1944. | |||
==Books== | ==Books== | ||
* [[The Fine Art of Magic]] (1948) | |||
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[[Category:Biographies | [[Category:Biographies]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:04, 31 March 2014
George Kaplan | |
Born | George Gilbert Kaplan April 24, 1902 New York |
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Died | September 1, 2001 (age 99) Great Neck, Nassau County, NY |
Resting place | Interment Cedar Park Cemetery |
Categories | Books by George Kaplan |
George Kaplan (1902 - 2001), a Certified Public Accountant, was a strong supporter of magic, serving as the dean of the Parent Assembly of the Society of American Magicians and was named their "Magician of the Year" in 1995.[1]
Biography
Kaplan was published in many magic magazines.[2]
He invented The Bombay Mystery Card Trick in 1944.
Books
- The Fine Art of Magic (1948)
References
- ↑ By Thompson, Jr., J.G.. "My Best", 1945, p. 363
- ↑ Obit, MagicTimes News Archives