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Cardo
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| Cardo | |
| Born | Probhat Kumar Chatterjee June 2, 1900 Beneras (Now called Varanasi), India |
|---|---|
| Died | June 12, 1984 (age 84) London, UK |
| Resting place | Cremated |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Master of Card tricks |
Cardo (June 2, 1900 - June 12, 1984) left a career as a physician to become a professional magician.[1]
Biography
Dr. Chatterjee received a degree in medical work and then a degree in conjuring in England. He stared performing professionally in 1929 and for over twenty-five years gave shows to Indian, British, American and Australian soldiers.[2]
He was awarded a gold medal by the International Magicians Society of the World (India) and was a member of the Magic Circle of India and the I. B. M.
Books
- Indra-Jal
References
- ↑ Tricks That Mystify (incl. Who's Who in Magic) by Will Goldston (1934)
- ↑ Silver Anniversary Of Dr. P. K. Chatterjee-Cardo, Linking Ring, February 1950