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Carl Lebert
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| Carl Lebert | |
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| Born | William Smith circa 1868 |
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| Died | May 9, 1907 (age 38) |
Carl Lebert (c.1868-1907) was an agent and professional magician born William Smith.
Biography
Lebert was noted for his Continental hat entertainment, a variation from chapeaugraphy. He is also a conjurer, juggler, shadowist and paper manipulator. Lebert first produced his hat creation in 1894 which he would perform Maskelyne and Devant's in 1905.[1]
On May 9, 1907, after not being able to get engagements to make his bills he committed suicide leaving a widow and five children unprovided for.[2]
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