Julien J. Proskauer | |
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Born | New York City | June 14, 1893
Died | December 8, 1958 | (aged 65)
Resting place | New York City |
Occupation(s) | Magician, 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.