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| + | '''Walter Mingus Hopler''' (1857-?) performed as "'''Professor Mingus'''" and is best known for creating the [[Gold Fish Trick]] (also known as "Aerial Fishing"). | ||
| − | He created the Gold Fish Trick in 1893 and performed | + | == Biography == |
| + | He created the Gold Fish Trick in 1893 and performed it in New Jersey and New York [[vaudeville]]. A fishing pole with bait and hook was swung out over the audience and a goldfish would appear dangling from the end. | ||
In 1896, he inherited a small fortune and retired from performing to become a merchant in Bloomsfield, New Jersey. | In 1896, he inherited a small fortune and retired from performing to become a merchant in Bloomsfield, New Jersey. | ||
| − | [[William Robinson]] (Chung Ling Soo) was one of the first to try and get the secret of the Gold Fish for his new Oriental act. | + | [[William Robinson]] (Chung Ling Soo) was one of the first to try and get the secret of the Gold Fish for his new Oriental act.<ref>The glorious deception By Jim Steinmeyer</ref><ref>[[Mahatma]] Vol 5, No. 11, May 1902 (cover)</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 14:36, 10 December 2013
| Walter Mingus Hopler | |
| Born | 1857 East Orange, New Jersey |
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| Died | ? |
| Known for | Aerial Fishing |
Walter Mingus Hopler (1857-?) performed as "Professor Mingus" and is best known for creating the Gold Fish Trick (also known as "Aerial Fishing").
Biography
He created the Gold Fish Trick in 1893 and performed it in New Jersey and New York vaudeville. A fishing pole with bait and hook was swung out over the audience and a goldfish would appear dangling from the end.
In 1896, he inherited a small fortune and retired from performing to become a merchant in Bloomsfield, New Jersey.
William Robinson (Chung Ling Soo) was one of the first to try and get the secret of the Gold Fish for his new Oriental act.[1][2]
