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Norton first became interested in magic in the fall of 1900 after seeing [[Harry Kellar]] at the McVicker's theater.
Norton first became interested in magic in the fall of 1900 after seeing [[Harry Kellar]] at the McVicker's theater.


Mr. Norton's first appearance in public was at 15 for a church function in Chicago on May 23, 1901. Soon after, he began a successful career. During the summer of 1905 he also worked with [[Jack Burch]].
Norton's first appearance in public was at 15 for a church function in Chicago on May 23, 1901. Soon after, he began a successful career. During the summer of 1905 he also worked with [[Jack Burch]].


He later moved to San Jose where he was member of the [[Mystic Thirteen]].
He later moved to San Jose where he was member of the [[Mystic Thirteen]].<ref>[[Sphinx]] Vol 5, No. 1 (March 1908) (cover)</ref><ref>http://genforum.genealogy.com/norton/messages/1419.html</ref>
   
   
== References ==
== References ==
* [[Sphinx]] Vol 5, No. 1 (March 1908) (cover)
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* http://genforum.genealogy.com/norton/messages/1419.html


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Revision as of 10:17, 8 December 2011

Clifford Porter Norton (June 14, 1886 - August 1964), born and raised in Chicago was a professional magician in the Chicago area.

Clifford P. Norton
BornJune 14, 1886
Chicago
DiedAugust 1964 (age 78)

Norton first became interested in magic in the fall of 1900 after seeing Harry Kellar at the McVicker's theater.

Norton's first appearance in public was at 15 for a church function in Chicago on May 23, 1901. Soon after, he began a successful career. During the summer of 1905 he also worked with Jack Burch.

He later moved to San Jose where he was member of the Mystic Thirteen.[1][2]

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