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Annemann’s Bullet Catch

Sanders The Great — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:28:39 +0000

Theodore Annemann’s Bullet Catch was one of his trademark tricks. This reel begins with a dramatic list of all the magicians killed whilst performing bullet catches, including Chung Ling Soo. Annemann’s name is destined to be added to the list as it was of course the trick that was later to worry him so much he committed suicide prior to performing in inside for the first time.

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Chung Ling Soo, Theodore Annemann, Video

Great Goldfish Mystery

Sanders The Great — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:44:42 +0000

This advert from Stanyon’s Magic Magazine Volume 1 issue 1 dated October 1900 is by Professor Lionel Arthur and is an opportunity to buy the secret behind Chung Ling Soo’s Great Goldfish Mystery effect. Here’s what it says:

The marvellous Chinese Trick, lately causing such a sensation at Alhambra Theatre, of catching live gold fish in the air with a rod. Performed by Robinson and by Ching Ling Foo in America.
Prices on Application.
Professional SECRET ONLY (very limited number), England P.O. 66, America 2 Dollars. Right of refusing undesirable applications is reserved, in such cases money returned. Any Chinese act supplied. PROF. LIONEL ARTHUR, 2 Isis Street, Oxford.I have a personal interest in Chung Ling Soo, and I’d like to find out more about Professor Arthur. If anyone has any information please get in touch.

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Chung Ling Soo

Gamagic Card Frame

Sanders The Great — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:24:21 +0000

This advert was published in 1908 and describes the “Gamagic” Card Frame. It was designed by my hero Will Goldston whilst working in the magic department of Gamages (the great house for everything magical). I love the recommendation from Chung Ling Soo:
My Dear Goldston,
The “Gamagic” Card Frame you worked for me to-day is indeed very well thought out, and should sell well. Make me up a duplicate.Sincerely,
(Signed) Chung Ling Soo

And notice “No Sand or Spring Blind Used”.

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Chung Ling Soo, Posters, Will Goldston