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Ching Wu
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| Ching Wu | |
| Born | Alfred J. Banks |
|---|---|
| Flourished | 1910s - 1940s. |
Ching Wu (fl. 1910s-1940s), a professional cricketer before he retired, presented a Chinese illusion act.
Biography
He began performing professional in 1919 when he toured the former Chung Ling Soo show (after Soo's death).[1]
His sons carried on the magic tradition as Cingalee and Kharkov.
References
- ↑ James H. Steinmeyer. Glorious Deception The Double Life of William Robinson, aka Chung Ling Soo . (2005): 424
