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− | }}'''Arthur Altman''', | + | }}'''Arthur Altman''' (?-1982), an eastern account executive for Dawe's Laboratories, was known among the close-up magic fraternity for his skill with cards. |
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+ | 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, | + | As a sergeant during World War II, Altmanworked with the Intelligence branch of the U.S. Army. |
He wrote a newspaper column on magic and made several film shorts.<ref>Obit, [[Genii 1983 January]]</ref> | He wrote a newspaper column on magic and made several film shorts.<ref>Obit, [[Genii 1983 January]]</ref> | ||
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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> | ||
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Revision as of 20:09, 10 September 2013
Arthur Altman | |
Born | ? |
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Died | October 12, 1982 Syracuse, New York |
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, Altmanworked 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
- ↑ Obit, Genii 1983 January
- ↑ Magic Manuscript, August/September 1983