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Courtesy
of The W. G. Alma Conjuring Collection, State Library of Victoria
(corrected
image © MagicTricks.com 2007)
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HAROLD ALBERTO
(1882-1964)
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Australia |
| Birthday:
August 14 |
| Real Name:
Harold McAuliffe |
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Alberto was a comedy magician who was the true
life "sad
clown". He started his performing career in 1902, billed as
"The Gay Deceiver". His famous running gag was the "More
water!" Growing Plant routine. Moving to the United States in
1922, he became a technical advisor to Hollywood movie studios
during the 1930's and 1940's. Sadly, he ended his own life in 1964
after a 20-year struggle with severe clinical depression.
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