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| death_day = September 1, | | death_day = September 1, | ||
| death_year = 2001 | | death_year = 2001 | ||
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Kaplan was published in many magic magazines.<ref>[http://www.magictimes.com/archives/2001/2001-08_27-02.htm Obit, MagicTimes News Archives]</ref> | Kaplan was published in many magic magazines.<ref>[http://www.magictimes.com/archives/2001/2001-08_27-02.htm Obit, MagicTimes News Archives]</ref> | ||
He invented The Bombay Mystery Card Trick in 1944. | He invented The Bombay Mystery Card Trick in 1944. | ||
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==Books== | ==Books== | ||
* [[The Fine Art of Magic]] (1948) | * [[The Fine Art of Magic]] (1948) | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 07:59, 8 September 2012
George Kaplan (1902 - 2001) was a strong supporter of magic, serving as the dean of the Society of American Magicians, Parent Assembly and was named their "Magician of the Year" in 1995.
| George Kaplan | |
| Born | George Gilbert Kaplan April 24, 1902 |
|---|---|
| Died | September 1, 2001 (age 99) Great Neck, Nassau County, NY |
| Resting place | Interment Cedar Park Cemetery |
| Categories | Books by George Kaplan |
Kaplan was published in many magic magazines.[1]
He invented The Bombay Mystery Card Trick in 1944.
Books
- The Fine Art of Magic (1948)