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'''Anastasios Kasfikis''' was a Russian illusionist who traveled under a Greek passport. | '''Anastasios Kasfikis''' (1892-1934) was a Russian illusionist who traveled under a Greek passport. | ||
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He was known for having several midgets in his company as assistants and toured Europe. | He was known for having several midgets in his company as assistants and toured Europe. | ||
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Some however speculate a more political intrigue in his death wondering if he was taken out by the Russian government.<ref>THE MYSTERIOUS KASFIKIS: THE MAN WITHOUT A FACE Fred Maldino, [[Magicol]] February 1994 </ref> | Some however speculate a more political intrigue in his death wondering if he was taken out by the Russian government.<ref>THE MYSTERIOUS KASFIKIS: THE MAN WITHOUT A FACE Fred Maldino, [[Magicol]] February 1994 </ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:58, 3 January 2014
| Anastasios Kasfikis | |
| Born | 1892 Russia |
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| Died | 1934 Spain |
| Nationality | Russian |
Anastasios Kasfikis (1892-1934) was a Russian illusionist who traveled under a Greek passport.
Biography
He was known for having several midgets in his company as assistants and toured Europe.
Kasfikis died while traveling in Spain when his Buzz-Saw Illusion slid forward during a collision with another car and crushed his head.[1]
His widow, Valeria, continued his act as an all-girl illusion show. She later performed as "Cleopatra", had had considerable success touring Europe, South America, & the United States.
Some however speculate a more political intrigue in his death wondering if he was taken out by the Russian government.[2]
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