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Louis Krieger
| Louis Krieger | |
| Born | Ludwig Krieger September 15, 1851 Germany (near the Russian border) |
|---|---|
| Died | June 27, 1934 (age 82) New York |
Louis Krieger (b.1851-d.1934), known as "Pop" and "Professor", was a magician that performed on the lyceum and chautauqua circuit, renowned for his mastery of the cups and balls. He billed himself as "The Merry Wizard".[1]
Biography
Krieger move to the United States around 1885. By 1890, Prof. Krieger was known as the society entertainer of New York. On a number of occasions, Frank Ducrot pass himself off as Krieger to fulfill engagements he could not find time to fulfill in person. [2] He also would bill himself as The Russian Conjurer.
From 1895 to 1899, Krieger was at the Thalia Theatre, Tony Pastor's and Huber's, billed as Professor Kruger.[3]
One of his apprentices was a young Al Flosso. Flosso would carry his and friend Max Malini's, bags while studying their craft. Flosso ended up marrying one of his daughters, Lillian.
Krieger was a close friend of Max Malini and was one of the original 24 founding members of the Society of American Magicians in 1902.
His son William Krieger ("Krieger Jr.") and daughter-in-law Norma Krieger also performed magic.