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'''Louis Tannen''' (Feburary 14, 1909 - March 19, 1982) was founder of [[Louis Tannen, Inc.]], one of the largest magic dealers. | |||
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Tannen was a life-long magician, starting out as a kid magician. He started a magic shop with his brother Irv in 1925. He was publisher of the Tannen edition of the [[Tarbell Course]], in seven volumes. | Tannen was a life-long magician, starting out as a kid magician. He started a magic shop with his brother Irv in 1925. He was publisher of the Tannen edition of the [[Tarbell Course]], in seven volumes. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* Cover [[Genii 1963 May]] | * Cover [[Genii 1963 May]] | ||
* Obit [[Genii 1982 May]] | * Obit [[Genii 1982 May]] | ||
* LOUIS TANNEN A Brief Sketch of His Magic Life By [[Ralph Read]], [[Linking Ring]], April 1951. | * LOUIS TANNEN A Brief Sketch of His Magic Life By [[Ralph Read]], [[Linking Ring]], April 1951. | ||
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Revision as of 08:33, 27 March 2012
Louis Tannen (Feburary 14, 1909 - March 19, 1982) was founder of Louis Tannen, Inc., one of the largest magic dealers.
| Louis Tannen | |
| Born | February 14, 1909 |
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| Died | March 19, 1982 (age 73) |
Tannen was a life-long magician, starting out as a kid magician. He started a magic shop with his brother Irv in 1925. He was publisher of the Tannen edition of the Tarbell Course, in seven volumes.
In 1974 Tannen's Magic created the first Magic Camp for young people. Some notable graduates were David Blaine, Darren Romeo, Nathan Burton, Vito Lupo, Joshua Jay and Steve Cohen.
Louis created a number of effects including Salt-Go (1943) and a version of the Haunted Deck (1933).
References
- Cover Genii 1963 May
- Obit Genii 1982 May
- LOUIS TANNEN A Brief Sketch of His Magic Life By Ralph Read, Linking Ring, April 1951.