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K. T. Kuma
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Revision as of 22:07, 22 September 2008 by Jpecore (Talk | contribs) (New page: K. T. Kuma (February 4, 1884 - March 27, 1963) was born in Seoul, Korea as Kinjiro Tanko Kumjaro. Though born in Korea, he was Japanese. He began magic at the age of 5 as an appren...)
K. T. Kuma (February 4, 1884 - March 27, 1963) was born in Seoul, Korea as Kinjiro Tanko Kumjaro. Though born in Korea, he was Japanese.
He began magic at the age of 5 as an apprentice to a Japanese magician and became a professional performing in 1892. He moved to the USA in 1904 and was known at that time as Kim Yen Soo. During World War II he claimed he was a Korean.
He is credited with the invention of the Kuma Tubes, but mostly was performing a very old trick.
References
- http://www.geniimagazine.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=10764&Number=112529
- Conjuring by James Randi
