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As a sergeant during World War II, Altman worked with the Intelligence branch of the U.S. Army. | As a sergeant during World War II, Altman worked with the Intelligence branch of the U.S. Army. | ||
− | He wrote a newspaper column on magic and made several film shorts.<ref> | + | He wrote a newspaper column on magic and made several film shorts.<ref>[[Genii 1983 January|Genii Magazine, Vol. 47, No. 1, January 1983]], Obituary, Arthur Altman, page 73</ref> |
His son [[Jeff Altman]] carried on the magic tradition.<ref>Magic Manuscript, August/September 1983</ref> | His son [[Jeff Altman]] carried on the magic tradition.<ref>Magic Manuscript, August/September 1983</ref> |
Latest revision as of 13:03, 17 September 2013
Arthur Altman | |
Born | Arthur Altman June 18, 1906 |
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Died | October 12, 1982 (age 76) Syracuse, New York |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery Syracuse Onondaga County |
Biography
Altman developed an interest in magic through the influence of his brother, Al Altman, a talent scout for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
He was appointed by Harry Houdini to succeed him as president of the S.A.M. Assembly in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1926.
As a sergeant during World War II, Altman worked with the Intelligence branch of the U.S. Army.
He wrote a newspaper column on magic and made several film shorts.[1]
His son Jeff Altman carried on the magic tradition.[2]
References
- ↑ Genii Magazine, Vol. 47, No. 1, January 1983, Obituary, Arthur Altman, page 73
- ↑ Magic Manuscript, August/September 1983