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Carl retired in 1932, but his son Bill carried on for some time until sold to George Krinog after Carl's death. | Carl retired in 1932, but his son Bill carried on for some time until sold to George Krinog after Carl's death. | ||
| − | The book | + | The book [[The Brema Brasses]] by [[Richard Buffum]] tells the story behind Carl and his son. It expands on some of the famous brass effects including "Nickels to Dimes" and the "Bill and Card Tubes". It also contains information on many notable conjurers like [[Goldin]], [[Kellar]], [[Houdini]] and [[Thurston]]. |
Original Brema apparatus and catalogs are very collectible today. | Original Brema apparatus and catalogs are very collectible today. | ||
[[Category:Biographies|Brema]] | [[Category:Biographies|Brema]] | ||
Revision as of 15:35, 21 June 2008
Carl Brema (February 2, 1864 - February 24, 1942) born Karl Brehmer in Germany was a magic manufacturer whose company "Carl Brema & Co." (in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was well known for producing precision made brass apparatus. His most popular was the Nickels To Dimes effect invented by his friend Walter Gibson.
Carl retired in 1932, but his son Bill carried on for some time until sold to George Krinog after Carl's death.
The book The Brema Brasses by Richard Buffum tells the story behind Carl and his son. It expands on some of the famous brass effects including "Nickels to Dimes" and the "Bill and Card Tubes". It also contains information on many notable conjurers like Goldin, Kellar, Houdini and Thurston.
Original Brema apparatus and catalogs are very collectible today.
