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'''Gogia Pasha''', originally trained as a physician, assumed an "Egyptian" identity and with his large troupe, mostly family, toured internationally with his show.<ref>Conjuring by James Randi (1992)</ref> | '''Gogia Pasha''' (1910-1976), originally trained as a physician, assumed an "Egyptian" identity and with his large troupe, mostly family, toured internationally with his show.<ref>Conjuring by James Randi (1992)</ref> | ||
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Gorgia toured Singapore and Australia in 1940 and appeared at many [[Magic Circle]] shows and [[British Ring]] conventions.<ref>Obit, [[Abra]], January 22, 1977</ref> | Gorgia toured Singapore and Australia in 1940 and appeared at many [[Magic Circle]] shows and [[British Ring]] conventions.<ref>Obit, [[Abra]], January 22, 1977</ref> | ||
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* 2nd prize for close-up [[FISM]] (1958) | * 2nd prize for close-up [[FISM]] (1958) | ||
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Revision as of 16:38, 29 November 2013
| Gogia Pasha | |
| Born | Dhanraj Gogia August 28, 1910 Dehra Dun, India |
|---|---|
| Died | December 19, 1976 (age 66) |
| Nationality | Indian |
Gogia Pasha (1910-1976), originally trained as a physician, assumed an "Egyptian" identity and with his large troupe, mostly family, toured internationally with his show.[1]
Biography
Gorgia toured Singapore and Australia in 1940 and appeared at many Magic Circle shows and British Ring conventions.[2]
"Pasha" is a Turkish title indicating a man of high rank or office.
Awards
- 2nd prize for close-up FISM (1958)
References