Joe Berg
American professional magician
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Joe Berg (1903–1984)[1] was a professional magician and magic dealer who lived and worked in Chicago, Illinois and Hollywood, California.[2]
Joe Berg | |
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Joe Berg in his magic shop 1977 | |
| Born | 1903 Pinsk, Russian Empire |
| Died | 1984 (aged 80–81) |
| Occupation | Magician |
Berg was born in Pinsk, Russian Empire (now Belarus) and immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1914.[2] He supplied magic effects and props to such noteworthy entertainers as Harry Houdini, Harry Blackstone Sr.[1] and Howard Thurston[3] among others, and self-published books on magic. His brother, Hy Berg (1908-1982), was also a magician.[4]
Affiliations/published memoirs
On the autobiographical section of his web site, the semi-professional magician, Manyfingers Hostetler comments about visiting Joe's shop in California during the 1960s.[5]
Works
- Here's Magic (1930), Intro by Dr. Harlan Tarbell, Illus. by Nelson C. Hahne
- Here's New Magic: An Array of New and Original Magic Secrets (1937), Illus. by Nelson C. Hahne; ghostwritten by Martin Gardner
- The Berg Book[6]
