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'''Roland Travers''' (1891-1970) began performing on Oriental style act in 1901 and left home in California at 17 to join [[Adelaide Hermann]] on tour. | |||
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Later in [[vaudeville]], he performed as "The Illusionist Extraordinary". He created the illusion for his act where a lady vanishes from the top of a ladder. | |||
Later in vaudeville, he performed as "The Illusionist Extraordinary". He created the illusion for his act where a lady vanishes from the top of a ladder. | |||
Later in life, he created special equipment for a number of magicians including [[Dell O'Dell]]. | Later in life, he created special equipment for a number of magicians including [[Dell O'Dell]]. | ||
He was killed in an automobile accident on his way to a [[S.A.M.]] meeting. | He was killed in an automobile accident on his way to a [[S.A.M.]] meeting.<ref>Article by Clarence Blair [[Genii 1971 September]]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 09:05, 27 March 2012
Roland Travers (1891-1970) began performing on Oriental style act in 1901 and left home in California at 17 to join Adelaide Hermann on tour.
| Roland Travers | |
| Born | 1891 |
|---|---|
| Died | May 1, 1970 |
Later in vaudeville, he performed as "The Illusionist Extraordinary". He created the illusion for his act where a lady vanishes from the top of a ladder.
Later in life, he created special equipment for a number of magicians including Dell O'Dell.
He was killed in an automobile accident on his way to a S.A.M. meeting.[1]
References
- ↑ Article by Clarence Blair Genii 1971 September