Chung Ling Soo

Magician

Birthday April 2, 1861

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace New York City, NY

DEATH DATE Mar 24, 1918 (56)

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About

Talented magician who died after a trick on stage went wrong.

Before Fame

His real name is William Ellsworth Robinson.

Trivia

Christian Bale's character in the film The Prestige was based on him.

Family Life

He was survived by his wife and their five children.

Associated With

He was featured in the book Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury.