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Kasfikis died while traveling in Spain when his [[Buzz_Saw_Illusion|Buzz-Saw Illusion]] slid forward during a collision with another car and crushed his head.<ref>Goldston's Magical Quarterly Vol. 01. (Summer 1934): page 89</ref> | Kasfikis died while traveling in Spain when his [[Buzz_Saw_Illusion|Buzz-Saw Illusion]] slid forward during a collision with another car and crushed his head.<ref>Goldston's Magical Quarterly Vol. 01. (Summer 1934): page 89</ref> | ||
His widow, Valeria, continued his act as an all-girl illusion show. She later performed as "Cleopatra", had had considerable success touring Europe, South America, & the United States. | His widow, [[Valeria Kasfikis]], continued his act as an all-girl illusion show. She later performed as "Cleopatra", had had considerable success touring Europe, South America, & the United States. | ||
Some however speculate a more political intrigue in his death wondering if he was taken out by the Russian government.<ref>THE MYSTERIOUS KASFIKIS: THE MAN WITHOUT A FACE Fred Maldino, [[Magicol]] February 1994 </ref> | Some however speculate a more political intrigue in his death wondering if he was taken out by the Russian government.<ref>THE MYSTERIOUS KASFIKIS: THE MAN WITHOUT A FACE Fred Maldino, [[Magicol]] February 1994 </ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 23:53, 31 January 2026
| Anastasios Kasfikis | |
| Born | 1892 Russia |
|---|---|
| Died | 1934 Spain |
| Nationality | Russian |
Anastasios Kasfikis (1892-1934) was a Russian illusionist who traveled under a Greek passport.
Biography
He was known for having several midgets in his company as assistants and toured Europe.
Kasfikis died while traveling in Spain when his Buzz-Saw Illusion slid forward during a collision with another car and crushed his head.[1]
His widow, Valeria Kasfikis, continued his act as an all-girl illusion show. She later performed as "Cleopatra", had had considerable success touring Europe, South America, & the United States.
Some however speculate a more political intrigue in his death wondering if he was taken out by the Russian government.[2]
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