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Great Gravito

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Great Gravito
BornAlbert Franklin Davidson
March 22, 1880
Macoupin County,Illinois
DiedMarch 16 1949 (age 68)
Peoria, Illinois

The Great Gravito (1880-1949), the stage name of Albert Davidson, performed escapes, magic and juggling with circuses, in vaudeville and at night clubs.

Biography

One of his stunts was pulling loaded automobile with his hair.[1]

He was a member of the I.B.M. (No. 2672) and the International Jugglers Association.[2]

Gravito died of a heart attack in the Faust Club, Peoria, Illinois just after completing his escape and juggling act.

References

  1. Al Munroe's Magical Miscellany, March, 1947
  2. Broken Wand, Linking Ring, April 1949