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}}George Troseth (c. 1895 - 1985), known as the "Tricky Trixter", was an active Chicago magician. He was a busy performer during the years that [[Werner Dornfield]] was a busy M.C. | |||
Troseth was a salesman for Libby by day with many Chicago hotels and clubs as customers. When a magician or MC was needed for a hotel job at night, Troseth was usually first in their mind. | |||
He wrote for magic magazines, including [[Genii]], keeping others abreast on the Chicago magic scene. | He wrote for magic magazines, including [[Genii]], keeping others abreast on the Chicago magic scene and was a President of the local Chicago Assembly [[S.A.M.]]. | ||
After semi-retiring, Troseth moved to Florida, remaining active in magic as the Dean of Assembly 76 in Miami. | After semi-retiring, Troseth moved to Florida, remaining active in magic as the Dean of Assembly 76 in Miami. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* Who's Who in Magic, [[Sphinx]], August, 1935 | |||
* [[Genii 1937 March]] (cover} | * [[Genii 1937 March]] (cover} | ||
* New Tops, March 1985. | * New Tops, March 1985. | ||
Revision as of 08:32, 28 September 2010
| George Troseth | |
| Born | circa 1895 Washington State |
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| Died | January 18, 1985 (age 89) |
George Troseth (c. 1895 - 1985), known as the "Tricky Trixter", was an active Chicago magician. He was a busy performer during the years that Werner Dornfield was a busy M.C.
Troseth was a salesman for Libby by day with many Chicago hotels and clubs as customers. When a magician or MC was needed for a hotel job at night, Troseth was usually first in their mind.
He wrote for magic magazines, including Genii, keeping others abreast on the Chicago magic scene and was a President of the local Chicago Assembly S.A.M..
After semi-retiring, Troseth moved to Florida, remaining active in magic as the Dean of Assembly 76 in Miami.
References
- Who's Who in Magic, Sphinx, August, 1935
- Genii 1937 March (cover}
- New Tops, March 1985.