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Okati

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Okati
BornEtienne-Louis Pitou
March 4, 1892
Loir-et-Cher, France
DiedJanuary 26, 1950 (age 57)
Seine-et-Loise, France
NationalityFrench

Professor Okati (1892-1950) was the stage name of Etienne-Louis Pitou, a professional illusionist and director of the Cabinet Fantastique in Paris from 1933 until illness forced him to retire in 1947. [1]

Biography

In his youth, he was apprenticed to a metal worker, and later became a full-time professional magician.

In July 1933, he took over the Musee Grevin, Paris, and appeared there daily for many years.[2].

Okati was vice-president of the A.F.A.P. and president of the French I.B.M. Ring.[3] [4]</ref>Broken Wand, Linking Ring, Nov 1950</ref>

References

  1. Who's Who in Magic: An International Biographical Guide From Past to Present by Bart Whaley (1990)
  2. The Sphinx," September 1933. Page 207
  3. Sphinx, April 10, 1950
  4. A Call on Okati, Abra, OCTOBER 15, 1949