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Karel Absolon
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Karel Absolon | |
Cover of Genii (1987) | |
Born | Karel Absolon April 28, 1940 Czechoslovalia |
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Died | April of 2015 (age 74) |
Karel Absolon (1940-2015), born Karel Ocelik in Czechoslovakia, performs magic with his wife Blanka Absolon (as "The Absolons" and "Duo Absolon").
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Biography
Learning magic at 16, he was an electrical engineer before becoming a full-time professional magician in 1973.[1][2]
Creations
- Key Routine (1972)
- Illusion with Witch (1977)
- Cane to Live Snake (1983)
- Four Legs Five Hands (1985)
Awards
- 1988 Dragon Award (first performers from Europe to win) by The J. Marberger Stuart Foundation, Inc
Family
They have two children, Lucie and Petr, who are also performers.
References
- ↑ Karel and Blanka Absolon: An Autobiography, Genii 1987 July.
- ↑ http://forums.geniimagazine.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=46397&sid=d11fcf42bf81ccb1b3555ab71a03e00a