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Frank X. Chamberlin
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Frank X. Chamberlin | |
Born | circa 1877 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Died | May 22, 1911 (age 33) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
He devoted much time to the collecting and was the originator of the "Pippin" card trick, and the author of a small pamphlet of tricks entitled The Pocket Trickster. Many of his sketches appeared in the leading magazines in the United States.
He was a cellist and composed several selections for both piano and orchestra.
Chamberlin was a member of The Society of American Magicians and a Knight of the Brotherhood of Magicians, being member of the Metropolitan Local No. 2, of New York City.
Chamberlin died soon after he was married.
Bibliography
Books
- The Pocket Trickster
References and External Links
- Cover American Magician April 1910
- Obit American Magician June 1911