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George Troseth ( 1895? - January 18, 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.   
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}}'''George Troseth''' (1894-1985), 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.<ref>Who's Who in Magic, [[Sphinx]], August, 1935</ref>    


He was a salesman for Libby by day and had 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.
== Biography ==
Troseth  was a salesman for Libby by day which had 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 was was a President of the local Chicago Assembly [[S.A.M.]] and wrote for magic magazines, including [[Genii]], keeping others abreast on the Chicago magic scene.<ref>[[Genii 1937 March]] (cover}</ref>


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. <ref>New Tops, March 1985.</ref><ref>http://www.ancientfaces.com/research/person/48055833/george-troseth-profile-and-genealogy</ref>
 
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== References ==
* New Tops, March 1985.


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Latest revision as of 13:47, 10 August 2014

George Troseth
BornJune 1, 1894
Washington State
DiedJanuary 18, 1985 (age 90)

George Troseth (1894-1985), 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.[1]

Biography

Troseth was a salesman for Libby by day which had 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 was was a President of the local Chicago Assembly S.A.M. and wrote for magic magazines, including Genii, keeping others abreast on the Chicago magic scene.[2]

After semi-retiring, Troseth moved to Florida, remaining active in magic as the Dean of Assembly 76 in Miami. [3][4]

References