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'''Bercelini''' (April 2, 1892 - ? ), born H. van Berkel in Holland, made his debut as a conjurer in 1908 and during the World War he gave 600 performances in the camps of the Dutch army. | '''Bercelini''' (April 2, 1892 - ?), born H. van Berkel in Holland, made his debut as a conjurer in 1908 and during the World War he gave 600 performances in the camps of the Dutch army. | ||
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Bercelini has invented a number of tricks and illusions, among them being the "Hovering Vase." | Bercelini has invented a number of tricks and illusions, among them being the "Hovering Vase." | ||
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His son, [[Nic Niberco]], was also a magician. <ref>Linking Ring Vol 47, No. 5 (May 1967) page 23.</ref> | His son, [[Nic Niberco]], was also a magician. <ref>Linking Ring Vol 47, No. 5 (May 1967) page 23.</ref> | ||
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| Bercelini | |
| Born | H. van Berkel April 2, 1892 Holland |
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| Died | ? |
| Nationality | Dutch |
Bercelini (April 2, 1892 - ?), born H. van Berkel in Holland, made his debut as a conjurer in 1908 and during the World War he gave 600 performances in the camps of the Dutch army.
Biography
Bercelini has invented a number of tricks and illusions, among them being the "Hovering Vase."
Together with his wife, he presented a Second Sight act. His two children, Leonie and Mary, were also billed as "thought readers." [1]
There was also an IBM member #1485 Johannes Corneli van Berkel, (The Great Bercelini) from Holland listed in the the Linking Ring Vol. 06 (May 1927) issue.
His son, Nic Niberco, was also a magician. [2]
References
- ↑ The History of Conjuring and Magic by Henry Ridgely Evans (1928)
- ↑ Linking Ring Vol 47, No. 5 (May 1967) page 23.