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Frank Ducrot
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Revision as of 12:54, 26 May 2008 by Jpecore (Talk | contribs) (New page: Frank Ducrot (May 7, 1872 - May 24, 1939), born T. Francis Fritz was owner of the Martinka magic shop and a Chautauqua performer. His performances featured hand shadows, chalk talk...)
Frank Ducrot (May 7, 1872 - May 24, 1939), born T. Francis Fritz was owner of the Martinka magic shop and a Chautauqua performer. His performances featured hand shadows, chalk talk, Punch and Judy shows and chapeaugraphy.
In the late 20's, when Otto Hornmann tired of the magic business, he sold his company to Frank, who kept the name as the Martinka-Hornmann Magic Co.
He is known for inventing the classic Twentieth Century Silk trick.
When Ducrot died in 1939, Al Flosso, his friend from his Coney Island days, purchased the shop from his estate.
