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Henry Nicolas Fetsch (1912 - 1961), a boyhood friend of [[Milbourne Christopher]], was a prolific inventor of magic.
Henry Nicolas Fetsch (1912 - 1961), a boyhood friend of [[Milbourne Christopher]], was a prolific inventor of magic.
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While working during the day for the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Fetsch created numerous tricks like Silk Epic, Rope Epic and [[Mental Epic]]. He also invented many magic effect with his partner [[Gene Gordon]].  
While working during the day for the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Fetsch created numerous tricks like Silk Epic, Rope Epic and [[Mental Epic]]. He also invented many magic effect with his partner [[Gene Gordon]].  
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== References ==
== References ==
* Fetsching Magic: The Life and Legacy of "Hen" Fetsch by Robert Spencer (2007)
* Fetsching Magic: The Life and Legacy of "Hen" Fetsch by Robert Spencer (2007)
* Obit [[Genii 1961 February]]


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Revision as of 04:13, 11 November 2010

Henry Nicolas Fetsch (1912 - 1961), a boyhood friend of Milbourne Christopher, was a prolific inventor of magic.

Hen Fetsch
Born1912
Died1961
CategoriesBooks by Hen Fetsch

While working during the day for the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Fetsch created numerous tricks like Silk Epic, Rope Epic and Mental Epic. He also invented many magic effect with his partner Gene Gordon.

His "Rope Session with Hen Fetsch" (England, 1954) and "Quad Ropelets" routine (USA, 1955) became the inspiration for the classic Professor's Nightmare effect.

Books

  • Miniature Card Magic (1943)
  • Milk Pitch Magic (1946)
  • Rope Session with Hen Fetsch (England, 1954)
  • Quad Ropelets (USA, 1955)

References

  • Fetsching Magic: The Life and Legacy of "Hen" Fetsch by Robert Spencer (2007)
  • Obit Genii 1961 February