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Cantu
Cantu, born Abraham J. Cantu in Monterey, Mexico, was the first magician to make doves appear. He did not get started in magic until he was a grown man after successfully working as a barber. He moved to the US and performed in theaters and nightclubs for many years performing in an elaborate Mexican cowboy (Charro) costume .
| Cantu | |
| Born | Abraham J. Cantu November, 24 1896 |
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| Died | August, 27 1949 (age Expression error: Unexpected < operator.) |
Cantu toured Mexico but changed his name because Cantu was so common a name. He reversed the syllables and became Professor Tucan.
He was a member in the Los Angeles Society of Magicians
He also had success in England, Ireland and France.
He performed as a magician in the Laurel & Hardy Spanish remake of CHICKENS COME HOME called, Politiquerías in 1931.
His magic inspired magicians Channing Pollock and John Thompson.
He died in an automobile accident in Atlanta, Georgia.
He is also credited with the Buckle Count.
Cover of Sphinx in October 1944
