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'''Gus Hartz''' (also known as Professor Hartz | '''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> | ||
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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 | |
| Born | Augustus F. Hartz September 08, 1843 Liverpool, England |
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| Died | May 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]