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Revision as of 19:27, 21 November 2011
Albert Goshman (1920 - 1991) was a bagel baker from Brooklyn, who became one of the greatest close-up magicians of all time. Early in his professional magic career he billed himself as "The Baker That's a Faker".
| Albert Goshman | |
| Born | Albert Goshwinsky December 06, 1920 New York City |
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| Died | February 13, 1991 (age 70) |
During War World II, while working in a defense plant, he discovered a small book of coin and pocket tricks and began to study. Following the war, he became a regular visitor at the New York's magic shops. He favored coin magic and began calling himself Fakir, the Baker.
He relocated to the west coast in the early 1960s and beginning in 1963 was a regular performer at the Magic Castle. He became known for his routine involving coins and salt shakers.
Goshman also developed a number of foam rubber products including sponge balls. As demand grew, he expanded in
to larger quarters and finally purchased a building to house his manufacturing enterprise.
Awards
- Academy of Magical Arts first winner of the best Close-up Magician Award (1968) and won again in 1975.
- Academy of Magical Arts Magician of the Year in 1971 and Best Lecturer.
Publications
- Four Cards through a Newspaper (Manuscript) (1968)
- Coins thru the Table (Manuscript) (1968)
- The Card in the Purse (Manuscript) (1968)
- Magic by Gosh by Patrick Page (1985)
References
- Obit Genii 1991 March