I see over on the banner the book "The Glorious Deception: The Double Life of William Robinson, aka Chung Ling Soo, the "Marvelous Chinese Congurer". Wow what a mouthful.
Anyway I have two questions. One, has anyone read it, and what do you think? The second question has to do with Mr. Robinson. My history is a little shaky, but is that the guy that was killed doing a Bullet Catching Trick?
Chung Ling Soo
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Re: Chung Ling Soo
The Glorious Deception is a great read - highly recommended. The history of magic is fascinating and Mr. Steinmeyer does a marvelous job of making it come to life.
Mr. Robinson was indeed killed performing the Bullet Catch. Just the last of a series of fascinating facts about the man. Read the book.
Frank Dudgeon
Mr. Robinson was indeed killed performing the Bullet Catch. Just the last of a series of fascinating facts about the man. Read the book.
Frank Dudgeon
Re: Chung Ling Soo
Read anything and everything by Mr. Steinmeyer. Your knowledge and your magic will only increase.