Julien J. Proskauer

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Julien J. Proskauer
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Born(1893-06-14)June 14, 1893
New York City
DiedDecember 8, 1958(1958-12-08) (aged 65)
Resting placeNew York City
OccupationsMagician, author

Julien Joseph Proskauer (June 14, 1893 – December 18, 1958) was an American magician and author.

Proskauer was born June 14, 1893, to Joseph Proskauer and Bertha Richman Proskauer in New York City.[1] He was a friend of Harry Houdini and was well known for debunking fraud mediums.[2] His book The Dead Do Not Talk (1946) exposed the fakes, frauds and tricks in spiritualism.[3][4]

He was the President of the Society of American Magicians (1935–1936).[5] He was a contributor to many magazines and journals on magic.

He died December 18, 1958, and is buried in New York.

Publications

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  • The Dead Do Not Talk (1946)
  • Fun at Cocktail Time (1938)
  • Suckers All! (1934)
  • How'd ja do That? (1934)
  • What'll You Have? A Not Too Dry Text Book About Cocktails (1933)
  • Spook Crooks! (1932)

References

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  4. ^ "The Dead Do Not Talk". Kirkus Reviews.
  5. ^ Claudia De Lys. (1979). Giant Book of Superstitions. Citadel Press. p. 436

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