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Karland Frischkorn
| Karland Frischkorn | |
| Born | Carl Salem Frischkorn July 31, 1887 Moscow, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Died | June 5, 1954 (age 66) Norfolk, Virginia |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn |
Dr. Carl S. "Karland ' Frischkorn (1887-1954) owned the Karland 3-Ring Circus in Virginia Beach, Virginia for many years.[1]
Biography
Frischkorn became interested in magic in 1902.
He helped start Norfolk's first organized magical fraternity the "Blackstone Ring 1" in 1943.[2]
Just a few days before his death he was voted an honorary lifetime member of Ring 103.[3][4]
I.B.M. Ring 103 in Norfolk was named in honor in 1954 (then renamed the "Earl Edwards Ring in 1972.)[5]
The Ring's newsletter Fresh Korn From Frischkorn ran for four issues in 1960 until editor George Lyon moved from this area.[6]
References
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=64323579