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Okati
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Okati | |
Born | Etienne-Louis Pitou March 4, 1892 Loir-et-Cher, France |
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Died | January 26, 1950 (age 57) Seine-et-Loise, France |
Nationality | French |
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
- ↑ Who's Who in Magic: An International Biographical Guide From Past to Present by Bart Whaley (1990)
- ↑ The Sphinx," September 1933. Page 207
- ↑ Sphinx, April 10, 1950
- ↑ A Call on Okati, Abra, OCTOBER 15, 1949