Rambling observations on books, history, movies, transit, obsolete technology, baseball, and anything else that crosses my mind.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Magic #5 -- May 4, 2011
Frederick Bancroft was a dentist and real estate entrepreneur who wanted to be a magician. He invested in beautiful posters and lavish stage sets ("Gorgeous Scenic Embellishments"), but audiences did not care for his tricks. He died at a young age. One of these months, I'm going to present more about Bancroft.
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