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'''Silent Mora''' (1884 - 1972) made most of his own apparatus and may be best known for his [[Balls in Net]] routine. | |||
== Biography == | |||
Mora tutored in magic by [[John Lawrence McKissock]] and while young he became friends with [[Edward Maro]] who was a successful bandleader and magician. He reversed the vowels in Maro to create his stage name. | Mora tutored in magic by [[John Lawrence McKissock]] and while young he became friends with [[Edward Maro]] who was a successful bandleader and magician. He reversed the vowels in Maro to create his stage name. | ||
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Silent Mora later settled in Boston and became active in the magic community. | Silent Mora later settled in Boston and became active in the magic community. | ||
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* Photo [[Genii 1951 November]] | * Photo [[Genii 1951 November]] | ||
* Obit [[Genii 1972 August]] | * Obit [[Genii 1972 August]] | ||
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[[Category:American magicians]] | [[Category:American magicians]] | ||
Revision as of 10:48, 22 September 2013
| Silent Mora | |
| Born | Louis McCord October 25, 1884 Allegheny, Pennsylvania |
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| Died | August 4, 1972 (age 87) |
| Nationality | American |
Silent Mora (1884 - 1972) made most of his own apparatus and may be best known for his Balls in Net routine.
Biography
Mora tutored in magic by John Lawrence McKissock and while young he became friends with Edward Maro who was a successful bandleader and magician. He reversed the vowels in Maro to create his stage name.
He performed on vaudeville, doing a silent act early in his career, possibly the first pantomime magic act in Oriental costume. Ching Ling Foo taught him a number of routines. He also did shadowgraphy and juggling.
He may have also been one of the first to synchronize magic to music in a performance.
Silent Mora later settled in Boston and became active in the magic community.
References
- Photo Genii 1951 November
- Obit Genii 1972 August