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'''Gus Hartz''' (b.1843-d.1929), also known as Professor Hartz,  opened a  magic  store in 1870 on Broadway with  his brother [[J. M. Hartz]]. They were patronized by most magicians of the day including [[Alexander Herrmann]], [[Robert Heller]] and [[Harry Kellar]].<ref>The Hartz Story, How Gus Hartz and His Brother Joseph Became Magicians By Augustus F. Hartz, Linking Ring, June, 1927 (cover)</ref>
== Biography ==
After seeing [[Robert-Houdin]] perform, came to America around 1961 and started what they called a magical emporium on Broadway.<ref>MANUFACTURERS IN THE MAGICAL WORLD I HAVE KNOWN AND DEALT WITH By W. W. Durbin, Linking Ring, January 1931.</ref>
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Latest revision as of 03:38, 21 May 2024

Gus Hartz

From the Collection of Mark Willoughby
BornAugustus F. Hartz
September 08, 1843
Liverpool, England
DiedMay 21, 1929 (age 85)

Gus Hartz (b.1843-d.1929), also known as Professor Hartz, opened a magic store in 1870 on Broadway with his brother J. M. Hartz. They were patronized by most magicians of the day including Alexander Herrmann, Robert Heller and Harry Kellar.[1]

Biography

After seeing Robert-Houdin perform, came to America around 1961 and started what they called a magical emporium on Broadway.[2]

References

  1. The Hartz Story, How Gus Hartz and His Brother Joseph Became Magicians By Augustus F. Hartz, Linking Ring, June, 1927 (cover)
  2. MANUFACTURERS IN THE MAGICAL WORLD I HAVE KNOWN AND DEALT WITH By W. W. Durbin, Linking Ring, January 1931.