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'''Karel Absolon''' (b. April 28, 1940), born Karel Ocelik in Czechoslovakia, performs magic with his wife [[Blanka Absolon]] (as "The Absolons" and "Duo Absolon"). | '''Karel Absolon''' (b. April 28, 1940), born Karel Ocelik in Czechoslovakia, performs magic with his wife [[Blanka Absolon]] (as "The Absolons" and "Duo Absolon"). | ||
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Learning magic at 16, he was an electrical engineer before becoming a full-time professional magician in 1973.<ref>Karel and Blanka Absolon: An Autobiography, [[Genii 1987 July]].</ref> | Learning magic at 16, he was an electrical engineer before becoming a full-time professional magician in 1973.<ref>Karel and Blanka Absolon: An Autobiography, [[Genii 1987 July]].</ref> | ||
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Karel Absolon (b. April 28, 1940), born Karel Ocelik in Czechoslovakia, performs magic with his wife Blanka Absolon (as "The Absolons" and "Duo Absolon").
Biography =
Learning magic at 16, he was an electrical engineer before becoming a full-time professional magician in 1973.[1]
Creations
- Key Routine (1972)
- Illusion with Witch (1977)
- Cane to Live Snake (1983)
- Four Legs Five Hands (1985)
Awards
- 1988 Dragon Award (first performers from Europe to win) by The J. Marberger Stuart Foundation, Inc
Family
They have two children, Lucie and Petr, who are also performers.
References
- ↑ Karel and Blanka Absolon: An Autobiography, Genii 1987 July.
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