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| + | '''Earl "Presto" Johnson''' (1932-2009) was known for his unique manipulation routines with cigarettes, coins, cards, and balls. | ||
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| + | == Biography == | ||
| + | He began his long career at Hubert's Dime Museum on Times Square in the 1940s, then went on to tour in carnivals and sideshows. He later got into the cruise ships, resorts field, and night clubs all over the United States. {{Youtube Thumb|CIgZs21yBOs}} | ||
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* [[Genii 2010 December|Genii, Vol. 73, No. 12, December 2010]], Cover item, pages 64-75 | * [[Genii 2010 December|Genii, Vol. 73, No. 12, December 2010]], Cover item, pages 64-75 | ||
* Obituary http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=312628&forum=36&30 | * Obituary http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=312628&forum=36&30 | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:18, 30 March 2014
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| Born | Everett Earl Johnson October 29, 1932 |
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| Died | April 16, 2009 (age 76) Newark, New Jersey |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetary in Hillside, New Jersey |
Earl "Presto" Johnson (1932-2009) was known for his unique manipulation routines with cigarettes, coins, cards, and balls.
Biography
He began his long career at Hubert's Dime Museum on Times Square in the 1940s, then went on to tour in carnivals and sideshows. He later got into the cruise ships, resorts field, and night clubs all over the United States.
References
- The New Tops, Vol. 10, No. 6, June 1970, Tannen Goes to Broadway, page 18
- Genii, Vol. 73, No. 12, December 2010, Cover item, pages 64-75
- Obituary http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=312628&forum=36&30
