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Recha
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Recha | |
Born | Reinhold Schaffer February 5, 1892 Berlin, Germany |
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Died | November 12, 1966 (age 74) |
Recha (1892-1966) was a professional circus illusionist for many decades.
Biography
The son of a Berlin tailor, Schaffer started performing magic as an assistant to Taft. In 1923 he took over the name "Taft" and then in 1930 became better known as "Recha, the Devil in Tails".[1]
References
- ↑ The Circus and Magic - Circus Magicians by MALDINO, Magic Circular, Vol 79, page 409 (1985)