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''' Celeste Evans''' (1931-2017), possibly one of the first women magicians to perform dove magic, played every venue from her early shows in the Far East to banquets, night clubs and as a State Department entertainer representing both the United States and the United Nations.
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'''Compars "Carl" Herrmann''' (b.1816-d.1887) was the first of sixteen children in the [[Herrmann|Herrmann family]] which included his brother [[Alexander Herrmann]]. He left medical school at an early age to pursue a career as a magician and served as a role model and inspiration for Alexander.
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Evans began at the age of nine with her first sleight-of-hand effect, throwing knots into silk, which she opened her act throughout her career. Within a year she was performing in public. After graduating from high school, she was earning her living on the carnival circuit, touring the country, doing tent shows.
 
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In 1952, Celeste left Canada to entertain troops in Korea and Japan under the auspices of the Canadian Legion.
 
  
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While touring with country and western groups, she was called to appear on the Canada's "Pick the Stars", her first nationwide television appearance. In New York she became a regular on the "Paul Winchell Show", "Arthur Godfrey", "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "To Tell the Truth", as well as on the Barbara Walter's show, "Not For Women Only". On "To Tell the Truth", Celeste escaped from a straight jacket in nine seconds (a commercial was due) and won the thousand dollar award.
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Carl, was slender, somewhat demonic in appearance.  He wore an imperial beard  and handlebar moustache to perpetuate or enhance the Mephistopheles (demon featured in German folklore) look.  As he got older the hair on is head got thin. Carl’s humor was sly, and he presented his magic in a mysterious manner.  He was from the old school of magic.  The critics of his day said his performing ability was on par with the most talented actors, singers, and dancers of the 19th century.
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While attending classes at Grandes écoles, he tried to fit in with his upper crust classmates at the prestige’s school.  He went to Fontainebleau(which was a commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, France) with his classmates.  Fontainebleau was renowned for its large scenic forests which surrounded the city and dozens of villages.  It was a favorite weekend getaway for Parisians, as well as for the reigning monarchs of the time.
  
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Compars Herrmann

Compars "Carl" Herrmann (b.1816-d.1887) was the first of sixteen children in the Herrmann family which included his brother Alexander Herrmann. He left medical school at an early age to pursue a career as a magician and served as a role model and inspiration for Alexander.

Biography

Carl, was slender, somewhat demonic in appearance. He wore an imperial beard and handlebar moustache to perpetuate or enhance the Mephistopheles (demon featured in German folklore) look. As he got older the hair on is head got thin. Carl’s humor was sly, and he presented his magic in a mysterious manner. He was from the old school of magic. The critics of his day said his performing ability was on par with the most talented actors, singers, and dancers of the 19th century.

While attending classes at Grandes écoles, he tried to fit in with his upper crust classmates at the prestige’s school. He went to Fontainebleau(which was a commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, France) with his classmates. Fontainebleau was renowned for its large scenic forests which surrounded the city and dozens of villages. It was a favorite weekend getaway for Parisians, as well as for the reigning monarchs of the time. 

Read more about Compars Herrmann…
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