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Known among old-time magicians as "Smith of Bristol", he assumed the name of Herr Dobler and slyly gave out the impression that he was related to [[Ludwig Dobler]] (1801-1864).<ref> Conjurers' Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2 No. 1, Sept. 1907</ref> | |||
Herr Dobler was considered by [[Prof. Herwinn]] as one of the cleverest sleight-of-hand performers before the public in his day. he entertainments in Bristol were always well supported, and on many occasions were the old Athenceurn and the first Colston Hall crowded with delighted audiences. In other | Herr Dobler was considered by [[Prof. Herwinn]] as one of the cleverest sleight-of-hand performers before the public in his day. he entertainments in Bristol were always well supported, and on many occasions were the old Athenceurn and the first Colston Hall crowded with delighted audiences. In other | ||
parts of the country he was an equally sure draw.<ref>Stanyon's Magic, April, 1904</ref> | parts of the country he was an equally sure draw.<ref>Stanyon's Magic, April, 1904</ref> | ||
Revision as of 13:40, 8 September 2013
| Herr Dobler | |
| Born | George William Smith Buck circa 1837 Bristol, England |
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| Died | March 21, 1904 (age 66) Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Resting place | Allen Vale Cemetery, Aberdeen |
Herr Dobler (c.1838-1904), the son of magician Professor Buck, was the stage name of Aberdeen magician George William S. Buck. [1]
Biography
Known among old-time magicians as "Smith of Bristol", he assumed the name of Herr Dobler and slyly gave out the impression that he was related to Ludwig Dobler (1801-1864).[2]
Herr Dobler was considered by Prof. Herwinn as one of the cleverest sleight-of-hand performers before the public in his day. he entertainments in Bristol were always well supported, and on many occasions were the old Athenceurn and the first Colston Hall crowded with delighted audiences. In other
parts of the country he was an equally sure draw.[3]
Books
- Expose of the Davenport Brothers (1869)
References