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'''Al Wheatley''' (1901-1965) was an Australian-born magician who performed as an Oriental named '''Chop Chop'''. | |||
He worked for a few years as [[Jean Hugard]]'s assistant, before becoming an expert "Chinese" magician. | He worked for a few years as [[Jean Hugard]]'s assistant, before becoming an expert "Chinese" magician. | ||
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He is acknowledged to have popularized the [[Chop Cup]] sometime in the mid 1950's, so the gimmicked cups were named after him. | He is acknowledged to have popularized the [[Chop Cup]] sometime in the mid 1950's, so the gimmicked cups were named after him. | ||
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* Cover [[Genii 1955 June]] | * Cover [[Genii 1955 June]] | ||
* Cover [[Genii 1959 September]] | * Cover [[Genii 1959 September]] | ||
Revision as of 18:23, 6 April 2013
| Al Wheatley | |
 Cover of Genii as Chop Chop with Ted Lewis (1959) | |
| Born | Alvin H. Wheatley 1901 Australia |
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| Died | November 12, 1965 |
Al Wheatley (1901-1965) was an Australian-born magician who performed as an Oriental named Chop Chop.
He worked for a few years as Jean Hugard's assistant, before becoming an expert "Chinese" magician.
In the early 40's, Al used the stage name Ching Ling Fu and later Ting Pin Soo, however, in the 50's he changed his name to Chop Chop and his act became Chop Chop and Chalene. They played up scale clubs such as The Empire Room of the Palmer House in Chicago and the Moulin Rouge in Los Angeles.
He appeared many times on American TV, including an appearance on Ed Sullivan Show.
He is acknowledged to have popularized the Chop Cup sometime in the mid 1950's, so the gimmicked cups were named after him.