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Nate Leipzig
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Stage name of Nathan Leipziger (May 31, 1873 - October 13, 1939)
| Nate Leipzig | |
| Born | Nathan Leipziger May 31, 1873 Stockholm, Sweden |
|---|---|
| Died | October 13, 1939 (age 66) |
Leipzig gave up his job with an optical firm at the age of thirty year to go to New York as a professional magician.
His first work in vaudeville was with William and Felix Berol, who made rag pictures on a large easel. For a time he was known as "Nate Berol". Later he left them to appear in vaudeville and around New York.
Possibly invented the Side Steal
One of the ten Card Stars in 1938.
Books
- Thanks to Leipzig ! written by Victor Farelli (1948)
- Dai Vernon's Tribute to Nate Leipzig written by Lewis Ganson (1963)
References
- Who's Who in Magic, Sphinx, Janurary, 1933
- Obit The Linking Ring, Vol. 19, no. 09, November 1939, page 671.
- Nate Leipzig's Autobiography
- Obit, NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, October 14, 1939
