Karl Germain
Karl Germain, born Charles Mattmueller, (February 12, 1878 – August 9, 1959) was an American Magic (illusion), magician and lawyer. He performed under the stage name Germain the Wizard. Early history At the age of 8, young Charles Mattmueller presented an impromptu version of the Spirit Cabinet for two schoolmates. Charles was tied with ropes and locked inside a bread cabinet. A short time later, knocks and raps were heard coming from the cabinet frightening the onlookers. It is unknown how Charles with no knowledge of magical principles figured out how to do this, but it began an interest in magic that would last throughout his life. As a teen, he performed under his Family name, last name Mattmueller, and then later changed it to Germaine, and eventually Germain. He was a popular artist who worked in the Lyceum and Chautauqua circuits. Performing career Karl Germain performed many classic popular magic effects of his day. What made his performances different from others were ...
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