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As the son of a famous concert pianist, Heller began his life as a musician studying at the Royal Academy of Music. After becoming fascinated with magic at age 14, Heller began copying his idol [[Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin]], from whom he adopted his first name. Heller left his scholarship at the academy to become a professional magician. | As the son of a famous concert pianist, Heller began his life as a musician studying at the Royal Academy of Music. After becoming fascinated with magic at age 14, Heller began copying his idol [[Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin]], from whom he adopted his first name. Heller left his scholarship at the academy to become a professional magician. | ||
| − | Heller's magic career began in New York City | + | Heller's magic career began in New York City by at least 1852.<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9C01E5D81231E13BBC4C52DFB4678389649FDE New York Times December 14, 1852]</ref> In an attempt to copy the style of Houdin, Heller wore a dark wig and spoke in a French accent when he performed. His act was such a failure that he moved to Washington, D.C. to become a music teacher. |
Heller married one of his pupils, the daughter of a wealthy Washington resident and would eventually return to New York. Deciding to try his magic act again, Heller abandoned the accent and image of before and focused on the presentation of his illusions. His tour that spanned from 1869 to 1875 became a success throughout much of the United States, Great Britain, Europe, and Asia. | Heller married one of his pupils, the daughter of a wealthy Washington resident and would eventually return to New York. Deciding to try his magic act again, Heller abandoned the accent and image of before and focused on the presentation of his illusions. His tour that spanned from 1869 to 1875 became a success throughout much of the United States, Great Britain, Europe, and Asia. | ||
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Heller retired from magic after his successful tour. He spent the remaining years of his life performing piano in Washington, D.C. In 1878, Heller died suddenly of pneumonia. | Heller retired from magic after his successful tour. He spent the remaining years of his life performing piano in Washington, D.C. In 1878, Heller died suddenly of pneumonia. | ||
| − | In 1907, [[Houdini]] reported in his [[Conjurers' Monthly Magazine]] (Vol 01, page 167) that he located his grave in poor condition at Mount Moriah cemetery in Philadelphia. | + | In 1907, [[Houdini]] reported in his [[Conjurers' Monthly Magazine]] (Vol 01, page 167) that he located his grave in poor condition at Mount Moriah cemetery in Philadelphia.<ref>Cover The [[Linking Ring]], Vol. 10, no. 9, November 1930.</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:41, 14 January 2011
| Robert Heller | |
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| Born | William Henry Palmer August 19 1829 Kent |
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| Died | November 28 1878 (age 49) Philadelphia |
| Nationality | English |
| Categories | Books by Robert Heller |
As the son of a famous concert pianist, Heller began his life as a musician studying at the Royal Academy of Music. After becoming fascinated with magic at age 14, Heller began copying his idol Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, from whom he adopted his first name. Heller left his scholarship at the academy to become a professional magician.
Heller's magic career began in New York City by at least 1852.[1] In an attempt to copy the style of Houdin, Heller wore a dark wig and spoke in a French accent when he performed. His act was such a failure that he moved to Washington, D.C. to become a music teacher.
Heller married one of his pupils, the daughter of a wealthy Washington resident and would eventually return to New York. Deciding to try his magic act again, Heller abandoned the accent and image of before and focused on the presentation of his illusions. His tour that spanned from 1869 to 1875 became a success throughout much of the United States, Great Britain, Europe, and Asia.
He was the first to introduce second sight in America, which he termed "Hellerism".
Heller's success prompted fellow magician Harry Kellar to change his name as to avoid the impression that he was copying the greatness of Heller.
Heller retired from magic after his successful tour. He spent the remaining years of his life performing piano in Washington, D.C. In 1878, Heller died suddenly of pneumonia.
In 1907, Houdini reported in his Conjurers' Monthly Magazine (Vol 01, page 167) that he located his grave in poor condition at Mount Moriah cemetery in Philadelphia.[2]
Books
- Heller's Handbook of Magic (1891)
References
- ↑ New York Times December 14, 1852
- ↑ Cover The Linking Ring, Vol. 10, no. 9, November 1930.
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