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[[George Karger]] (1902? - September 27, 1973), a professional photographer (regularly contributed to Life magazine) and antique dealer was the photographic illustrator for many magic books including  the [[Stars of Magic]] series.
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'''George Karger''' (c.1902-1973), a professional photographer (regularly contributed to Life magazine) and antique dealer, was the photographic illustrator for many magic books including  the [[Stars of Magic]] series.
 
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Karger  came to the United States from Germany and  was good friends with [[Dai Vernon]] and [[John Scarne]].
 
Karger  came to the United States from Germany and  was good friends with [[Dai Vernon]] and [[John Scarne]].
  
George Karger died at the age of 71 in New York where he had been part of magic activities since 1945.  
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He died at the age of 71 in New York where he had been part of magic activities since 1945.  
  
 
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Revision as of 01:45, 11 March 2012

George Karger (c.1902-1973), a professional photographer (regularly contributed to Life magazine) and antique dealer, was the photographic illustrator for many magic books including the Stars of Magic series.

George Karger
Borncirca 1902
DiedSeptember 27, 1973 (age 70)

Karger came to the United States from Germany and was good friends with Dai Vernon and John Scarne.

He died at the age of 71 in New York where he had been part of magic activities since 1945.